internships & work
An international internship or summer job abroad not only gives you hands-on, practical experience, it also challenges you to do so within a different culture and often using a foreign language. Gain a global perspective that is invaluable to you as a participant, innovator and citizen in our global economy.
- Participate in a MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI)internship in Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Russia and Spain. Each year, more than 300 MIT students work in three to 12-month MISTI internships in leading companies, research institutes and universities. [U,G]
- A number of MIT's academic departments offer departmental internships. Talk to your academic advisor or department administrator about departmental internships abroad [U,G]
- Participate in a short-term work experience as part of MISTI workshops abroad in France, Germany, Italy and Japan. [U, G]
- Meet with a counselor at MIT Career Services to develop a plan to find your own internship abroad
- Participate in a public-service internship through MISTI MIT-India, China Educational Technology Initiative (CETI), or Program on Human Rights & Justice (PHRJ) [U,G]
- Work for 10-months in East and Southeast Asia as part of the Luce Scholars Program [U,G]
- Consult for international start-ups and companies as part of Sloan’s Global Entrepreneurship Lab (G-Lab) [G]
- You can also gain work experience through a Public Service Fellowship overseas [U, G]
- Prepare for and find your first internship as part of the Freshman/Alumni Summer Internship Program (F/ASIP) [U]
- Find alumni, who may be aware of internship opportunities, through the international MIT Clubs or Institute Career Assistance Network (ICAN)
- Attend a MISITI Country Program Orientation to talk to past interns, learn about opportunities and understand the requirements
- Review the resources on the Global Education and Career Development website
U - Undergraduate
G - Graduate
