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International Internships

One of the most effective ways to learn about business practices internationally is to participate in an internship overseas. Many international internship companies charge high fees to place students and provide support while they are abroad.  The programs below have been selected and verified by the Coggin College of Business International Business Flagship Program to provide a more economical way to intern abroad and earn credit toward your degree.  The application deadline for these programs is March 1, unless otherwise noted.

If you are majoring in any discipline other than International Business, contact coggin.internships@unf.edu to confirm whether the internships below can fulfill your major's academic internship requirements.

For more information on internship or study abroad programs, contact coggin.abroad@unf.edu.

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Global Engagement Institute (GEI)

Location

Kenya (similar programs are available in Thailand, Ghana, and South Africa)

Time Frame

4, 6, or 8 weeks during the summer:

  • June 3-July 2, 2027 (4 weeks)
  • June 3-July 16, 2027 (6 weeks)
  • June 3-July 30, 2027 (8 weeks)

Description
Build real-world impact in Nairobi's social enterprise ecosystem
The Entrepreneurship & Social Innovation Internship places students and early-career professionals inside one of Africa's most dynamic startup and social enterprise scenes. With a 4-, 6-, or 8-week placement, participants work alongside vetted Nairobi-based organizations solving real challenges in areas like clean energy, sustainable sanitation, cleantech, and inclusive business.

Beyond the placement itself, the program surrounds interns with a fuller experience: professional development visits across Nairobi's "Silicon Savannah", mentorship from working practitioners, and cultural and community immersion. Through hands-on, project-driven work and guided reflection, participants build practical skills, intercultural competence, and the entrepreneurial mindset to lead change - all while contributing meaningfully to their host organization.  Highlights include the following:
  • Placement with a vetted Kenyan social enterprise or startup, matched to your background and interests
  • Professional development and site visits across Nairobi's entrepreneurship and social innovation ecosystem
  • Cultural and community immersion, from Kenya's landscapes to living Maasai heritage
  • Mentorship, structured reflection sessions, and a capstone portfolio demonstrating your project outputs and growth

Placement

 GEI will place you with a vetted Kenyan social enterprise or startup, matched to your background and interests

Cost/Payment

You will pay a program fee to GEI - $2,850 (4 weeks), $3,950 (6 weeks), or $5,050 (8 weeks)* - that covers the following:

  • Housing
  • Pre-departure advising
  • Airport transfers
  • Orientation
  • Professional development site visits
  • Culture & community excursions
  • 24/7 onsite emergency support
  • Placement and supervision at a host organization
  • Weekly meetings with an internship supervisor

*A $300 deposit is due once you begin registration with GEI, and the remaining balance is due by April 1.

You will pay for the following items separately and on your own:

  • $1,600 - Round-trip airfare estimate
  • $30 - Electronic Travel Authorization or ETA estimate
  • $200 per month - Meals estimate
  • $1,45 per day - Chubb international health insurance estimate
  • 3 credits of UNF tuition/fees for the UNF internship course at your regular tuition rate

Approval

 This internship is pre-approved to count toward the International Business internship/career preparation requirement, the Economics internship course, and the Entrepreneurship internship course.  For additional major/minor internship course approvals, contact coggin.internships@unf.edu.  To receive academic credit, you must also complete the application for academic credit for the summer term: https://www.unf.edu/coggin/students/internship-course.html.

Minimum

Requirements
  • Junior or senior degree-seeking business student
  • Planning to enroll in the Coggin College of Business internship course

Application Details

Coggin Study Abroad Application

Complete the application above, and select "summer" program.  Then select this internship from the list of summer options.  Then you will be guided to the next step.

For more information, contact coggin.abroad@unf.edu.

For specific details about GEI and internship placements, contact Sondra, GEI Director of Partnership Development: sondra@global-engagement.org. 

 

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European Innovation Academy (EIA)

Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Time Frame

 July 19 - August 6, 2027

Description
Spend three weeks in Lisbon with 300 students from 70+ countries.
The European Innovation Academy Lisbon program allows you to build a startup and pitch for $100K investment prizes across 3 programs, and the best teams get invited to EIA Ventures. Complete your first week, July 12-16, online, and then head to Lisbon, Portugal for three weeks of intensive in-person sessions. You will be building a startup with a team of international students with daily mentoring from people who've worked with NVIDIA, Google, Amazon, and Visa.  At the end of the program, you'll know how to
  • Test a venture idea with real customer interviews
  • Evaluate a business model and its assumptions
  • Design an experiment and act on the result
  • Pitch a venture clearly

Placement

 EIA will build your team to optimize intercultural and cross-disciplinary backgrounds and personal interests.

Cost/Payment

You will pay a program fee to EIA of 1,899 Euros (about $2,051), which includes the following:

  • All lectures, workshops, and sessions hosted at the University of Lisbon
  • Opening and closing events
  • Mentoring by world-class experts from NVIDIA, Google, Amazon, and more
  • Pitch night: $100K investment prizes across 3 programs
  • 24/7 onsite support

Additionally, you will pay for the following items separately and on your own:

  • $1,200 - Round-trip airfare estimate via TAP Air Portugal from Orlando
  • $1,291 - Lodging: total cost for optional EIA housing at Livensa Living Lisboa, shared room July 17 to August 7
  • $30 - Electronic Travel Authorization or ETA estimate
  • $200 - Meals estimate
  • $32 - Chubb international health insurance estimate (about $1.45 per day)
  • 3 credits of UNF tuition/fees at your regular tuition rate

Approval

 This internship is pre-approved to count toward the International Business internship/career preparation requirement, the Economics internship course, and the Entrepreneurship internship course.  For additional major/minor internship course approvals, contact coggin.internships@unf.edu.  To receive academic credit, you must also complete the application for academic credit for the summer term: https://www.unf.edu/coggin/students/internship-course.html.

Minimum

Requirements
  • Junior or senior degree-seeking UNF student
  • Planning to enroll in the Coggin College of Business internship course or to use this course as a different degree requirement.

Application Details

Coggin Study Abroad Application

Complete the application above, and select "summer" program.  Select this internship from the list of summer options.  Then you will be guided to the next step.

For more information, contact coggin.abroad@unf.edu.

German American Exchange (GAE)

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Location

Germany

Time Frame

Three months: mid-May through mid-August

Description

German American Exchange (GAE) enables American students to complete an internship and to spend time in Germany during the career-planning phase of their early lives.  Especially for young Americans, it is important to get an insight and a clearer understanding of Germany´s economic and business role within the European Union.  This highly competitive internship includes

  • Get-togethers in Berlin and Munich with travel covered by the host company
  • Pre-departure orientation provided by GAE

Applications for this program are due September 30.

Placement

 GAE facilitates a match between the company and you, then you will interview for the position.  Placement is not guaranteed.  The host companies make the final decisions on hiring.

Cost/Payment

As a hired intern, you are paid at least 934 Euros per month by your host company. 

As part of the application process, you pay the following:

  1. application fee of $50 (all applicants)
  2. processing fee of $150 (only if an internship is secured)

Additionally, you will pay for all of the other direct costs associated with living abroad for three months, such as flights, housing, international health insurance, food, etc.

Approval

 This program is approved to count toward the International Business internship/career preparation requirement. For additional major/minor internship course approvals, contact coggin.internships@unf.edu.  Once offered a position, you must complete the application for academic credit for the summer term: https://www.unf.edu/coggin/students/internship-course.html.

Minimum

Requirements
  • Intermediate knowledge of German language
  • Junior or senior degree-seeking student
  • Business major (academic credit awarded on a case-by-case basis)

Application Details

Application Closed for 2027

Applications for this program are due September 30.

Complete the application above, and select "summer" program.  Then select this internship from the list of summer options.  Then you will be guided to the next step.  After completing the Coggin application and being accepted to apply via GAE, you will submit these GAE forms within two weeks.

For more information, contact UNF Management Professor, Dr. Tobias Huning: t.huning@unf.edu. 

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Research Internship

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Location

Seoul, South Korea

Time Frame

Four weeks: mid/late July through mid/late August

Description

The ISS Research Internship at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) provides an opportunity for you to engage in hands-on research within a globally recognized academic environment. You will work under the guidance of leading researchers while gaining practical experience in your field of study. This program is designed for students seeking to enhance their research skills and deepen their academic knowledge while experiencing life in South Korea.

Note: This opportunity is only available as part of SKKU's summer program.  You must enroll in two other SKKU summer courses to participate.

Placement

 Research lab placements are subject to availability, and matching is not guaranteed. If SKKU is unable to place you in a suitable lab, the internship course fee will be fully refunded.  

Cost/Payment

If hired, you are not paid by SKKU. 

As part of the application process, you pay the following:

  1. program fee of 600,000 KRW (about $450)
  2. program fee of 2,800,000 KRW (about $2,000) for the other two courses in the summer program

Additionally, you will pay for all of the other direct costs associated with living abroad, such as flights, housing, international health insurance, food, etc.

Approval

 This program is approved to count toward the International Business internship/career preparation requirement. For additional major/minor internship course approvals, contact coggin.internships@unf.edu. Once offered a position, you must complete the application for academic credit for the summer term: https://www.unf.edu/coggin/students/internship-course.html. 

Minimum

Requirements
  • Enrollment in two other courses during SKKU's summer program the weeks prior to the internship
  • Junior or senior degree-seeking student
  • Business major (degree-applicable on a case-by-case basis)

Application Details

Coggin Study Abroad Application

Complete the application above, and select "summer" program.  Then select this internship from the list of summer options. Then you will be guided to the next step.

For more information, contact coggin.abroad@unf.edu.