Internships in Ireland

Our placements give you real-world experience in your industry of choice within a supportive and inclusive environment – hence, what better place to do an internship than in Ireland?

Ireland
Internships
Many Study Areas

Scholarships up to €1000 available

Given today’s competitive job market, an professional placement in Ireland gives your résumé an international dimension that will make you stand out to employers.

In a country as rich to explore as Ireland, your learning will go far beyond the workplace. In fact, all of our interns find themselves in constant development throughout the course of their placements in Ireland, both personally as well as professionally.

Learn more about each placement category in Ireland by selecting from the list below. If you don’t see your major or industry on the list, don’t worry! We don’t list all of the subject areas that we have as a result of high-demand, however we can facilitate almost every area of study and interest.

Contact us to let us know which type of experience you’re looking for in Ireland and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!

Finding the right placement!

Your experience is built around you and for you. We’ll match your placement to your field of study, interests and goals – no cookie-cutter programme here!

We pair students with a small or medium firm in Ireland that supports and challenges them in equal measure. As a result, the professional placement will allow you to work with inspiring professionals, bring your academic knowledge to life and further your career goals.

What will I learn from  experience?

Our placements revolve around learning – the chance to hone skills, develop new ones and build confidence through experimentation and getting out of your comfort zone. Having said that, our placements also include the mentoring, support and learning goals that are often absent from graduate jobs.

Certified work hours, placement assessments and tailored feedback to satisfy the academic credit requirements as outlined by your university can be provided by us at Learn International.

The Irish Homestay Experience

For students staying with a homestay, we will match you with a local family that’ll give you a home-away-from-home living experience. Living with a family is one of the most enjoyable parts of the experiences, as students say it immerses them in Irish life, culture,  customs and cooking.

"I really enjoyed my homestay, I lived in a nice house with very nice host parents that made me feel very comfortable. I never felt unsafe in my neighborhood, and was able to easily access the bus from my house. My host parents were very welcoming and was able to provide more than enough help with anything I needed during my stay. They fed my amazing meals and did my laundry for me. I was able to travel and see the city by myself and I had very good communication with my host parents so if I was coming home later at night, I would tell them and they were very understanding of my personal life as well. They were the best host parents I could have asked for."
Leah, an intern from NDSU, arrived for her internship summer 2022
Leah
NDSU Intern, on her homestay experience

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What's Included:

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

*Placements are for academic credit and are unpaid often to visa requirements.

Eligibility

In order to apply for this programme, all applicants must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Must show proof of being enrolled in university or school and receiving academic credit for placement
  • Be in good academic standing
  • English language proficiency of B2 or higher (when English is not the first language)

Accommodation

Students will be placed in either homestay accommodation with breakfasts and dinners provided or in a self-catered student residence.

Want to learn more about living with an Irish family? Have a look here to learn more about the Irish homestay experience. 

From time to time, we may have to place students in alternative accommodation due a housing crisis in Ireland. This may involve an extra fee.

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, some meals, in-country transportation, and spending money are not included.

Professional Development Course

Learn International is dedicated to the commitment of lifelong learning. As such, our internships 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 make use of this opportunity, there will be no additional discount or cash back. Additional terms and conditions apply. Ask your Learn International Internships 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:

  1. Write a weekly blog.
  2. 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 start.

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.

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How To Get In Touch

If you want to talk to me about your internship please contact me today to set up a call.

Michelle Yalch Kasmauskis, Internships and Study Abroad Manager

Contact

Learn International
17 South Main Street,
Naas, Co. Kildare.
Ireland

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