Environmental Studies Internships

Why an Enviromental Studies Internship Abroad is Right for You

Gaining a profound understanding of Environmental Studies within a global context is pivotal for your long-term career success. Our international Environmental Studies internships are crafted to broaden your horizons while equipping you with vital professional skills. We tailor our internships abroad to align perfectly with your existing experience, educational background, and future aspirations.

We advocate for a hands-on approach, urging employers to minimize “administrative tasks” and instead provide you with engaging and impactful projects. As an Environmental Studies intern, you may find yourself immersed in diverse responsibilities, including conducting research, assisting with data collection, participating in fieldwork, and more. Environmental Studies remains one of our most popular and sought-after career fields, with internship opportunities available across many of our locations.

An AIFS Abroad Environmental Studies Intern's Live video.

Advantages of an Environmental Studies Internship with AIFS Abroad

Stand out to employers with international Environmental Studies work experience
Professional development including interview coaching and career readiness program
Guaranteed placement in a full-time internship
Apply with two career fields, not just Environmental Studies
Customize your internship
Academic credit through AIFS Abroad or your home university

Environmental Studies Internship Placement Examples

AIFS Abroad has an excellent history of matching talented interns with top tier international companies. Our placement team is dedicated to finding the right employers for our interns based on their chosen career fields, skills, and interests. The following are just a few examples of internship placements that may be available.

Business & Marketing in a Sustainable Community Project

The mission of this company is to imagine, create, and offer sustainable spaces that inspire its members to live a more sustainable and fulfilling life. The philosophy relies on the vision of free interconnected human beings – in a lifelong learning process – that reach their maximum potential through the practice of sustainable daily habits.

Internship tasks may include:
– Develop a sustainable urban retreat service from conception to creation.
– Conduct a market study, opportunity, and risk assessment.
– Design types of urban retreats.
– Develop a business model.
– Create a branding, marketing, and communication plan.

Environmental Internship for Consulting Company

We are a consulting company with extensive experience in geology, water resource management and the environment, which provides services with a comprehensive support approach to government entities and the productive sector.

Intern tasks may include, but are not limited to:
– Developing a database of groundwater wells for population supply
– Conducting an analysis of drinking water quality
– Analyzing pump testing data
– Joining field work operations

Environmental Research Internship with Research Council

The mission of this organization is to conduct cutting-edge research that enhances the understanding of critical processes associated with air pollution, addressing both local and global challenges. Their focus encompasses air pollution in urban and industrial settings, industrial emissions, and the development of advanced analytical technologies. They employ various methods for environmental and air quality (AQ) evaluation, investigate atmospheric pollutant cycles, and establish sophisticated monitoring networks to support EU and international policies. Additionally, they work on systems and technologies that facilitate geo-spatial data sharing and ensure Big Data interoperability, fostering collaborative efforts to combat air pollution effectively.

Virtual Environmental Research Internship with Academic Researcher

This researcher’s academic areas focus on political and social science as it relates to environmental studies, specifically social class inequalities and environmental protests in Southern European countries. Previous interns have been responsible for assisting with developing research proposals and grant applications, conducting research and literature reviews, and collecting an analyzing data.

Horticultural Internship at an Agriculture and Food Development Authority

Fall 2025

13 weeks From $10,490

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Earn Credit For Your Internship Abroad

AIFS Abroad’s international internship program is designed to complement your college degree. You can earn college credits through your home institution, our school of record, or specific location-based opportunities.

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How it Works

Step 1

Apply

Submit your application and start working with your Admissions Counselor. We will have an interview to learn about your career goals, educational background, and location preferences to ensure that you are a good candidate to intern abroad.

Step 2

Accept

Once your interview and application are complete, you’ll be cleared to apply. Your Admissions Counselor and our Placement Team will determine if we’re able to match you with a great host employer in your chosen destination. If accepted, this means we can guarantee you an internship within your career field.

Step 3

Enroll

After acceptance, the next step is to simply enroll into the program with your initial deposit to secure your spot. Enrolling means you have officially decided to join the program and take on the challenge and thrill of living and becoming an intern abroad in a new city!

Step 4

Prepare

Before you arrive in your host city, you will work one-on-one with your Program Advisor. They work with you on professional development, career advising and make sure you are ready to move and intern in your new home.

Step 5

Interview

We will start the match-making process and narrow down employers to a select few that you would be a great fit for. You’ll have a Skype or phone interview before you leave, so they can get to know you, and you can get to know them. If everything goes well, then your internship is confirmed! You’ll know where you’ll be interning and the role you’ll be walking into before you hop on the plane.

Step 6

Arrive

When you’ve arrived in your city, you will meet the Location Coordinator and the other interns at your housing. Your internship will start soon after you’ve arrived and there will be social events and excursions throughout the course of your program. We strive to give you the independence you want with all the support and resources you need to be successful during your travel and internship.

Getting started is simple! In just a few steps, you’ll be on your way to building your resume and gaining critical hands-on experience. 

Note: The vast majority of our internship placements are unpaid.

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