Summer 2025 Update: Please note that this program will not run in Summer 2025.
Location Overview:
Kraków is one of the oldest and most charming cities in Poland, located on the banks of the Vistula River. Known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, Kraków's historic Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring cobblestone streets, beautiful squares, and iconic landmarks like the Wawel Castle and St. Mary's Basilica. The city is also a hub of culture and education, home to the prestigious Jagiellonian University, which dates back to the 14th century.
Polish is the national language, but English is widely spoken, especially among younger people and in professional settings. Students interning in Kraków will find themselves immersed in a rich cultural environment with a dynamic blend of tradition and modernity. Polish work culture values diligence, punctuality, and respect for hierarchy, but there's also a growing emphasis on work-life balance. Poland's growing economy and focus on innovation provide unique opportunities to learn and develop skills in various industries.
What is GlobalWorks?
GlobalWorks internships are personalized internship programs that bring you out of the country, and into the workplace. We connect academic study with real-world experiences by providing full-time international internship opportunities to UO students in various career fields. Working with local professional internship providers in locations around the world, we provide individualized placements for UO students. Students earn UO credits and life-changing work experience in a different culture. Immerse yourself in a new city, earn UO course credits, and gain professional experience with a GlobalWorks internship.
Location Note:
Programs in select GlobalWorks locations such as this one have a rolling admission application process. Due to a high volume of applications and potentially limited spaces, GEO staff will complete a review of the application materials of complete applications in the order that they are submitted (“first come, first serve”). Students are encouraged to identify alternate locations that they would feel comfortable interning in, or note if you are only interested in interning at this site. There are some programs that fill fast, some even before the deadline. Students are encouraged to complete applications and commit to programs early. A waitlist will be created, but students should be aware that being on the waitlist does not guarantee acceptance into a location.