Business Internships in Ireland

Ireland means business. A modern knowledge economy, Ireland ranks 12th in the world in GDP per capita, with service and industry sectors contributing the most growth and employment.

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Scholarships up to €1000 are available

A modern knowledge economy, Ireland ranks 12th in the world in GDP per capita, with service and industry sectors contributing the most growth and employment.

Many high-tech industries are represented in Ireland, including pharmaceuticals,medical devices, chemicals, computer hardware and software, food products, beverages and brewing.

There’s also a strong entrepreneurial spirit in Ireland, backed by significant government initiatives. One in every 11 adults in the country is engaged in some form of early stage entrepreneurial activity, and Ireland ranks among the top ten countries in best countries to start a business, according to the World Bank.

A placement with a business here is one of the most accessible ways to experience enterprise on another continent. Many Irish businesses have pan-European ambitions and strong export arms to reach larger, international markets. Ireland is the only English-speaking country in the Eurozone.

At A Glance

International Business Internships in Ireland

Start Date

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Duration

8, 10 or 12 Weeks

Apply By

12 weeks prior to start date

Fees

8-weeks: €7250

10-weeks: €8595

12-weeks: €9950

What's included?

Airfare, materials for placement, visas and associated costs, mandatory health insurance, meals and spending money aren’t included.

*Student residences are an extra fee and subject to availability. If residences aren’t available, homestays are the alternative option.

Application fee

€95 Non refundable

Comittment Fee

€500 Non refundable

Scholarship

up to €1000

This a chance to see and work with a new set of economic, political, and cultural factors that affect starting and growing a business.

You will test your communication and networking skills while developing a respect for cultural sensitivity and learning from the industry professionals around you.

You’ll learn about new markets, trade practices and policies, consumer behaviour, and of course industries.

Your placement might be in a start-up, a medium-sized company, NGO, or right alongside an entrepreneur. We’ll match you with the best business to meet your interests and ambitions.

What's Included:

Unpaid internship placement
Accommodation (student residence or homestay)*
Application, résumé, cover letter and interview guidance
Excursions and social activities
Robust virtual orientation prior to starting the placement
Online learning portal
Cultural highlights and virtual events throughout the programme
24/7 in-country support
€150 stipend towards a professional development course of your choosing
Certificate of completion
Alumni network
Optional airport transfer (extra fee)
Optional academic credit through our School of Record or your home university (extra fee)

Airfare, materials for placement, mandatory health insurance, lunches and spending money aren’t included.

Where Will I Live?

We match students with a local family near their placement that’ll create a home-away-from-home for them. Living with a family immerses students in Irish life, culture, and customs. Not to mention the cooking! Have a look here to learn more about the Irish homestay experience.

Costs

We’re a small organisation, which helps us keep our fees competitive despite the fully customised programme we offer each student.

8-week programme fee: €7250
10-week programme fee: €8595
12-week programme fee: €9950

There’s an application fee of €95 and a participant commitment fee of €500 that are both non-refundable. Airfare, materials for placement, mandatory health insurance, lunches and spending money are not included.

Professional Development Course

Learn International is dedicated to the commitment of lifelong learning. As such, your internship programme will include up to a €150 stipend towards enrolment onto a professional development course of your choosing to enroll in and complete while you’re on your internship.

For interns who decide not to avail of this opportunity, there will be no additional discount or cash back. Additional terms and conditions apply. Ask your Learn International Internship Coordinator for more information.

Scholarships

We offer scholarships up to €1000 off the programme price. They are competitive, so act quickly and apply here now!

The scholarship application has two parts: a one-page essay about how the placement will contribute to your academic and career goals, and a choice of how you might record your internship experience. You can choose to either:

Write a weekly blog.
Submit a weekly video blog.

All scholarship recipients will also be required to:

Submit weekly photos we can use for social media and marketing
Write a testimonial at the end of the programme.

Application Deadlines

The application deadline is based on when you’re available to intern.

Applications must be received at least 12 weeks before your intended start date.

Arrival Dates

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with arrival dates available on most Sundays throughout the year. Please speak with a Learn International Coordinator to confirm whether your intended arrival date is possible.