GlobalWorks International Internships
Connecting Academic Study with Real-World Experiences
Earn UO Credits
Receive internship credits—and an intercultural communication course—designed to translate your hands‑on experience into academic progress.
Real Work Experience
Work full‑time with a host organization abroad. Grow your skills, expand your network, and strengthen your résumé.
Cultural Immersion
Live and learn in a new city. Challenge yourself, adapt, and gain the global perspective employers value.
Who Should Participate in a GlobalWorks Intern Abroad Program?
A GlobalWorks Internship is well-suited for students who are:
- Adaptable and independent
- Looking to gain professional work/internship experience
- Interested in learning about a new culture
- Work in a unique environment and culture
Explore The Globe
GlobalWorks offers full-time internship placements in 29 countries around the world! Spin the globe to explore GlobalWorks Internship programs. Having trouble spinning the globe? Open the Globe Map in a new tab.
Locations
Career Fields
Career fields are where students work. Students are usually at smaller organizations or start-ups and gain valuable experiences.
Funding Your Internship
GlobalWorks Access Scholarship
Supports students interning in any location. Eligibility typically includes being a degree‑seeking UO student with a minimum GPA and documented financial need.
Freeman Fellowship
Fellowships up to $6,500 available for qualifying students interning in East/Southeast Asia.
Eligibility: US citizen/permanent resident, UO degree-seeking student, 2.75+ GPA, accepted to East/Southeast Asia internship program.
Other GEO Scholarships
Browse additional awards from GEO and academic departments including the SAGE scholarship, Planning Scholarships and more.
Using Financial Aid
Most forms of financial aid can be used for all GlobalWorks International Internships. As part of financial planning, make sure that you have reviewed all the different funding sources that are available to you. Visit the UO Financial Aid page to learn how to apply financial aid to study abroad.
Application Deadlines + Process
To start an application, visit a GlobalWorks program page and apply directly through the application link provided.
1) Start your application: Upload your résumé and cover letter and select your preferred location and career field.
2) Interview, acceptance, confirmation: You’ll meet with our provider for a fit conversation and initial approval.
3) Pre‑departure: Complete onboarding and orientation. If needed, secure a passport and visa.
4) Placement matching: Your provider matches you with a host organization aligned to your goals. Typical timeline: 3–4 months from application submission to confirmed placement. Students will usually have their placement confirmed 4-8 weeks prior to arrival.
Courses + Credits
Our program seamlessly integrates professional internships abroad with your academic curriculum, ensuring that your global experience enriches both your career prospects and degree progress. GlobalWorks offers two required courses to support students in developing intercultural competence and professional growth during their international internships.
Details
- Earn up to 12 credits on a GlobalWorks program:
- Internship: up to 8 credits
- Intercultural Communication online course: 4 credits
Count toward your major: Many UO departments will allow students to apply their internship credits towards their major (link to How to Count Internship Credits Toward Your Major Requirement)
Hear From GlobalWorks Alumni
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Working in Japan
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Not sure where to start? Email us at GlobalWorks@uoregon.edu, and one of our staff members will be happy to help. GlobalWorks offers peer advising, drop-in, and appointments, both virtually and in-person, at Oregon Hall 300W.
To meet a GlobalWorks advisor, please visit UO GEO Advising.