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Internships in Ireland
Internships 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
Internship
Many Study Areas
Scholarships up to €1000 available
Given today’s competitive job market, an internship 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 internships in Ireland, both personally as well as professionally.
Learn more about each internship 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 internships 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 internship you’re looking for in Ireland and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!
Internships in Ireland
Finding the right internship placement
Your internship is built around you and for you. We’ll match your internship 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 internship placement will allow you to work with inspiring professionals, bring your academic knowledge to life and further your career goals.
What will I learn at my internship?
Our internships 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, internships also include the mentoring, support and learning goals that are often absent from graduate jobs.
Certified work hours, internship 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
Let us know if there’s a specific town or a city you prefer to live in. We’ll 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 stayed with three different homestay families each time I stayed in Ireland, and I didn't have a bad experience living with any of them. The family I had for my internship was fantastic. I got close to them and already miss them. They always made sure to include me and encouraged me to make the most of my time here."
Katie
Indiana State student, on her Irish Homestay Experience
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"I wish I could stay and continue. I wouldn’t change anything about the experience I’ve had. It was everything that I had hoped for."
AlysonVeterinarian Intern, Becker College, 2019 
"My mentor gave me so much advice on my future and not only shaped my thoughts regarding my future career, but my thoughts regarding the important things in life."
I grew as a person tremendously and am so grateful for the guidance and support I was given!
SarahNew Mexico State University 
"You can definitely learn something new in your career field. With the great opportunity to meet a group of new friendly people, you really can learn about Irish culture through the program."
SophieUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 
"As a business we see real value in having an intern work with us. They get some excellent experience working here, stuff that they can take away with them and use in their careers going forward."
HelenDirector, Dublin Heath Centre 
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What's Included:
- Guaranteed internship placement in Ireland
- Homestay accommodation with breakfasts and dinners
- 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)
Eligibility
In order to apply for this programme, all applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old;
- Currently be enrolled in or recently graduated from (within 12 months of your internship start date) a university or other higher ed institution (technical college, etc.);
- Be/have been in good academic standing.
Accommodation
Students will be matched with a local family near their internship placement (done by us at Learn International) that’ll create a home-away-from-home living experience 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 organization, which helps us keep our fees competitive despite the fully customised programme we offer each student.
- 8-week programme fee: €5235
- 10-week programme fee: €6045
- 12-week programme fee: €6675
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, 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:
- 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.
Requirements to Apply
- Must be enrolled University and be able to obtain a letter from educational institution
- Updated Cover Letter and Resume/CV
- Unofficial Transcript
- English language proficiency of B2
- Completed application through Learn International
Internships Application Deadlines
The internship 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 for 2021
- January 10, 2021
- February 14, 2021
- March 14, 2021
- April 11, 2021
- May 21, 2021
- June 13, 2021
- July 11, 2021
- August 15, 2021
- September 12, 2021
- October 10, 2021
- November 14, 2021
- December (on request)
How To Get In Touch
If you want to talk to me about your internship please email me today to set up a call.
