Improve your language skills, boost your CV, meet new people and experience new cultures with a work abroad experience.
Erasmus
Fancy living and working in a cool European city? Work placements such as language assistant posts in Europe can count as part of your degree. You can apply through your School’s placement office and grants are normally available.
Washington Ireland Programme
Enjoy an eight-week placement in Washington DC or New York as part of this leadership programme for students from Ireland or Northern Ireland. There are three phases to the year-long programme focussing on personal development, policy debate and community service. Applications for 2021 will open in October 2020.
Degree Discipline(s): All pathways
Which level of students are eligible: Undergraduates (FT) & Postgraduates (FT)
Duration: Year-long programme with 8 weeks in Washington DC or New York
Estimated application closing date: The programme will re- open for applications in October 2021.
Eligibility criteria: Born in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland, or a citizen of Ireland or Northern Ireland, or regard Ireland or Northern Ireland as home.
US-NI Mentorship Program
Queen’s graduates from Northern Ireland with at least a 2:1 in Business, Finance, Mathematics, Science, Information Systems/ Computer Science or a related discipline can apply for a one-year work placement in a leading US company. You’ll return home with the skills and experience to start your own enterprise or become a business leader. Applications open in April and end in May each year.
Type of programme: Work
Degree Discipline(s): Business, Finance, Mathematics, Science, Information Systems/ Computer Science or a related discipline
Which level of students are eligible: Graduate with 2:1 Honours
Duration: January- December each year
Estimated application closing date: TBC for 21/22
Eligibility criteria: Restricted to permanent residents of Northern Ireland that hold a British or Irish passport
Project Children USA Internships
Spend two months in the summer working as an intern in the USA. Internships are available in many fields ranging from law and politics, to medicine and engineering. Each internship is selected to ensure the student gets the best possible experience during their time there. The work is very involved and hands on. Students leave the US after the program with a reference that will set their CV apart from others. Applications close in March.
Type of programme: Summer Internship
Degree Discipline(s): Any pathway
Which level of students are eligible: Undergraduate & Postgraduate (FT)
Duration: 8 weeks
Estimated application closing date: TBC for 21/22
Eligibility criteria: You must be enrolled as a full time student in third level education for the current academic year.
“My IAESTE placement was the best year of my life.” Anwin Robin
Queen’s University Chemistry student
IAESTE (Worldwide Internships for STEM & Applied Arts)
IAESTE provides students from mainly science, engineering and technology disciplines with paid, course-related placements across the globe.
To participate, please visit https://iaeste.org/students and select the REGISTER button in the top right hand corner. To register, you will need to input the country you study in – for this please type NON MEMBER Country in the drop down list, rather than anywhere in the UK. Following this, the IAESTE global team will follow up with you.
Type of programme: Work
Degree Discipline(s): Mainly STEM disciplines
Which level of students are eligible: Undergraduate (FT), Postgraduate (FT) and Graduate
Duration: 6 weeks -12 months
Estimated application closing date: Apllications will be accepted on a rolling basis. See website for closing dates (Early applications are recommended)
My life-changing experience on an international internship
Queen’s intern abroad designs award-winning firefighters’ helmet
Generation UK- China Internships
Want to combine work experience with adventure? Students from the UK and Ireland can spend 2 months of their summer interning in industry in China. There are six locations to choose from and over 15 sector options spanning business, engineering, law, marketing and design. Applications are on a rolling basis.
Type of programme: Internship
Degree Discipline(s): All pathways
Which level of students are eligible: Undergraduates (FT), Postgraduates (FT) and recent Graduates
Duration: 2 months
Estimated application closing date: TBC for 21/22
Eligibility criteria: Restricted to UK & Irish passport holders
GoinGlobal
Queen’s offers all our students free access to the GoinGlobal website where you can search for international internships and jobs, and access country guides, information on living costs and much more.
Click on the GoinGlobal link on the lefthand side menu in MyFuture and you can access the GoinGlobal site directly without having to enter your log in details again.
Global Leadership Programme
Develop your leadership, team working and project management skills by working on group projects and challenges on campus. The programme culminates in a life-changing week-long trip to an international city to meet with alumni, industry professionals and a range of companies. You’ll increase your cultural awareness, global network and gain DegreePlus accreditation.
Applications for 2021/22 will open in semester 2. You can apply via MyFuture.