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Applying for a GlobalWorks International Internship is pretty simple if you follow these steps. Once you are accepted, GlobalWorks typically guarantees placement in your preferred location and career field(s). The approval and interview process takes roughly 3-4 months from when you apply to when you are notified of your internship placement. 

Before You Apply

Browse the location options available for GlobalWorks International Internships. Choose a first-choice location as well as 2 back-up locations. Before you apply, you must have a clear idea of what your career goals are and which career field(s) you would like to intern in.

1. UO Application

To start an application, visit a GlobalWorks program page and apply directly through the application link provided. You can open an application to view all the materials you’ll need before you submit. Late applications may be accepted based on position availability.

What You’ll Need:

• Online Application Form
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Contact Info for 1 Reference (for scholarship applicants)

Eligibility: Note that the minimum cumulative GPA requirement is 2.75 for most locations. Please contact GlobalWorks if there are any questions.

2. Interview + Acceptance

Once you’ve applied, you will receive an email from a GlobalWorks program coordinator at the UO if you have submitted all application materials. You will typically have to meet or interview with our third party provider for your location. The goal of the interview with the provider is for them to ensure they are able to accept you, and to give them a sense of your interests and career goals so they can place you with the company that will provide the best fit. If offered acceptance, you will then confirm your acceptance by signing a deposit agreement form after carefully reading through the cancellation policy. Although we can typically guarantee placement in students’ preferred location and career field, students don’t know their specific placement when they sign the deposit and cancellation agreement.

3. Pre-Departure

Once you’ve been accepted, you will complete onboarding documentation and forms within the GEO portal and will attend a UO pre-departure orientation. Your site-specific provider may also have a portal or onboarding documents. If you do not already have a passport, make sure to apply for one ASAP. Some locations may require a visa, please check with staff if you are unsure.

You may also need to schedule health evaluation appointments. You can now make travel arrangements as well.

You don’t need to register for the two required courses (we will register you).

4. Internship Interviews

Your internship provider will work to match you with businesses or organizations within your career field. You will then interview with host companies that the provider has matched you with. You usually don’t get to choose a company from multiple choices; you will interview with one at a time. The majority of students will have one to three interviews before being placed.

5. Internship Placement

You will be notified of your final internship placement! This process takes about 6-10 weeks.