MIT Engineering Internship Program Note After careful consideration and consultation with several of our internship partners, the MIT School of Engineering has regrettably decided to begin immediately phasing out the Engineering Internship Program (EIP). Students currently enrolled are expected to continue in the program until they graduate or decide to withdraw prior to graduation. However, the program will no longer accept new enrollees. In keeping with the School of Engineering's commitment to providing students with valuable opportunities for engineering practice, the School has recently introduced the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program (UPOP). Overview Motivated by the belief that work experience can be an important aspect of a sound engineering education, the Engineering Internship Program combines traditional on-campus academic programs with off-campus work experience in industry and government. The Engineering Internship Program benefits students and participating companies. Member organizations get a continuum of high-quality MIT students who are motivated to contribute to the company's goals and research objectives. Moreover, participating companies get increased visibility on campus and an opportunity to preview potential staff, thereby reducing their recruitment risks and costs. Students have the opportunity to apply their in-classroom education to solve practical problems, while enabling them to complete their advanced degrees in an accelerated period of time. Student internship experiences add relevance to their education, ultimately producing better students and more purposeful engineers. Engineering Internship Program The Engineering Internship Program is a joint undergraduate and graduate program (available to students in the School of Engineering) that leads to the simultaneous award of BS and MS degrees in an engineering department. EIP combines on-campus academic programs with off-campus work experience at participating companies and laboratories. The program is motivated by the belief that work experience is an important part of a sound engineering education. The EIP exists to give students practical experience through professional activities so they may: make informed choices about on-campus educational offerings, obtain a better understanding of career opportunities, and become better prepared for the work place. Within the School of Engineering, the follow departments participate in the program: Aeronautics and Astronautics (XVI-C) Civil and Environmental Engineering (I) Materials Science and Engineering (III-B) Mechanical Engineering (II-B) Nuclear Engineering (XXII-A) Ocean Engineering (XIII-C) Students may participate in the program by registering for the appropriate departmental program. They typically spend three summers and one term in residence at a participating company or government laboratory. They receive academic credit toward a bachelor's and master's degrees while earning a salary to help defray educational expenses. Students are selected by companies in a series of interviews held each spring on MIT's campus. Emphasis is placed on ensuring that students are placed in rewarding "real-world" work assignments that extend learning experience into areas not available at MIT. There is faculty participation and advising in both the on-campus and off-campus components of the program. Undergraduate Summer Jobs Program Another program within the EIP framework is a summer jobs program. Students have a work assignment at a company site for a summer, involved with projects of interests to the company. The paid commitment is for one summer only, and does not lead to a combined degree or academic credit. The experience provides the students with the opportunity to work in industry applying their skills and education. This program may be of particular interest to smaller, entrepreneurial companies or to organizations that do not sponsor research projects that span multiple years. Home Overview | Engineering Internship Program (EIP) | Undergraduate Summer Jobs Program Student Participation Work Assignment Schedule | Exhibit Forms | Academic Credit | Light-load Policy | Tuition | Compensation | Preparing for Graduate School | Applying to Graduate School | Graduate Thesis Company Participation Program Benefits | Company Oversight | Student Compensation Current Participants Students | Companies | Departments Program Administration Structure | Faculty Representatives | Department Coordinators Contact Us Questions or comments about the web page to web manager.