UMD is planning for in-person study abroad for Summer 2022. Due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University reserves the right to cancel programs before the program start date. Learn more about study abroad updates.
The Global Summer Internship Program
Gain professional experience abroad and earn 7 credits
Spend the summer of a lifetime working in Sydney, Singapore, Prague, Auckland, Madrid, or Dublin at a for-credit internship. Students begin with a 1-credit pre-internship cross-cultural practicum in spring 2022 and then travel abroad for a 6-credit internship.
Experience first-hand the challenges and opportunities of working in another country and with people from different cultural backgrounds. Based in one of six exciting locations around the world, the internship program gives students an international experience that is invaluable for professional development and building one's resume
How to apply?
- Application deadline – February 13, 2022
- Notification date – February 20, 2022
- Click on the location in which you are interested in below to navigate to the Education Abroad brochure, then click "Apply Now" in the top left-hand corner.
Program dates and fees
Meetings before and after the internship
Students applying for the program must be available for the on-campus pre-internship course and one post-internship meeting. The course (BMGT398J) will meet Mondays (starting March 28, 2022) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Upon committing to the program students will be manually registered for this course. The date of the post-internship meeting will be determined later based on students’ availability.
Program fees
The program fees below reflect what will be charged to the participant's UMD student account. The program fees below include the non-refundable Education Abroad Fee ($500), required international health insurance ($92), housing (shared apartments or similar), and instructional costs (7 credits, cultural activities, some group meals, and on the ground support). Housing and instructional costs vary by location.
Location
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Program Start Date
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Program End Date
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Program Fees |
Auckland, New Zealand
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June 3, 2022
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July 30, 2022
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$6,103 |
Dublin, Ireland
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May 30, 2022
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July 30, 2022
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$7,231 |
Madrid, Spain
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May 25, 2022
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July 16, 2022
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$6,976 |
Singapore
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June 2, 2022
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July 30, 2022
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$6,952 |
Sydney, Australia
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June 3, 2022
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July 30, 2022
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$6,422 |
Eligibility
- Open to all undergraduate UMD majors who are second-year sophomores and above.
- Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
- Students must be in good academic and judicial standing with the university.
Scholarships
#SmithGoesGlobalFund Scholarship – up to $2,700
Maryland Smith students can apply for the #SmithGoesGlobalFund Scholarship to help reduce the out-of-pocket costs of study abroad such as airfare and personal expenses. Learn more about the #SmithGoesGlobalFund Scholarship in the ‘#SmithGoesGlobalFund Scholarship’ section on this page.
CIBE International Internship Scholarship - $1,000
All students who commit to the Summer Global Internship Program are eligible to receive a $1,000 CIBE International Internship Scholarship. This award is provided by a Title VI grant from the U.S. Department of Education known as CIBE (Center for International Business Education). The UMD Center for Global Business is one of 15 schools nationwide to receive the CIBE grant and its mission is to promote the ability of U.S. businesses to compete globally and to foster international understanding. Application instructions will be provided in your internship acceptance letter.
Questions?
Contact Greg Rafal, assistant director, CGB at Grafal@umd.edu.