AIFS Abroad: Intern Abroad in Ireland

AIFS Abroad: Intern Abroad in Ireland

Location
  • Ireland
    • Dublin
    • Galway
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships
Health & Safety

Program Details

Timeframe
Fall Spring Break Summer
Housing
Apartment

Pricing

What's Included
Accommodation Activities Travel Insurance Wifi
May 13, 2025
Aug 20, 2025
9 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Want to stand out to future employers, boost your resume, and grow your global network? Intern abroad with AIFS Abroad in Ireland to gain real-world experience while growing personally and professionally.

Programs are available in Dublin and Galway, two of Ireland’s most iconic cities. You’ll intern full-time in a field aligned with your interests, with the option to earn academic credit. Along the way, you’ll build independence, take on new responsibilities, and connect with professionals from around the world.

AIFS Abroad internships in Ireland include a guaranteed placement upon acceptance, housing, cultural and social activities, 24/7 support, career readiness programming, insurance, and on-site staff.

Want to combine academics and work experience? Choose a Study + Internship program for a part-time internship plus coursework.

Intern abroad in Ireland with AIFS Abroad and gain the global skills to stand out in today’s job market!

COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

This program offers personalized internship placements that align with your career goals, supported by attentive staff who provide ongoing guidance and organize social events.

Program Highlights

  • Guaranteed Internship Upon Acceptance
  • Career Readiness Programming: Connecting academic goals to professional experiences
  • On-Site Support: Help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
  • Health & Safety: 24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance
  • Green Initiative: Carbon offsetting for all participants’ flights to and from their program location

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

At AIFS Abroad, we support all participants in their study or internship abroad journey — no matter their gender, race, religion, age, physical ability, or sexual orientation. Everyone’s identity is shaped by many different factors, and for some, faith, spirituality, and religion play an important role in choosing where to go.

We encourage you to think about what matters most to you as you explore your program options.
At AIFS Abroad, we’re here to support you throughout your study or intern abroad experience. We encourage you to connect with the culture around you—both where you’re from and where you’re going.

Each person brings their own background and perspective, and that matters when choosing a program and a destination. Taking time to reflect on your identity and learning about the experiences of others is a meaningful part of going abroad.

Everyone’s journey is different, and where you go can shape how included and comfortable you feel. As you explore your options, we hope the information below helps you find the program and location that feel right for you.
Everyone’s experience abroad is different. The study abroad or international internship program location you choose can affect how connected and supported you feel. As you review your options, we encourage you to use the information linked below to help find a program and place that’s the right fit for you.

Impact 🌎

In response to the overwhelming global climate crisis, AIFS Abroad is pleased to make sustainability a key priority when considering organizational, operational, and programming decisions. We understand that the only way to effectively combat this crisis and mitigate the effects of climate change is to drastically reduce our environmental impact. Therefore, AIFS Abroad has committed to reaching carbon neutrality. AIFS Abroad is proud to announce we have signed the CANIE Accord, becoming the first US provider to make this commitment.

Popular Programs

AIFS Abroad intern in Dublin, IrelandMake the most of your time abroad by choosing to do a Study + Internship program in Sydney, Australia! Earn credit by completing a part-time internship in various fields to accompany your course load. In your free time, explore Sydney and its surroundings, from world class museums and art galleries to the best fresh food and exciting nightlife, festivals, theater and sports events.

A Full-Time Internship program abroad in Ireland through AIFS Abroad offers hands-on professional experience in a global setting. Dublin, the country's capital and a major metropolitan hub in Europe, provides a wide range of internship placement opportunities. Popular placement fields include architecture, biology, business, communications, computer science, education administration, environmental studies, marketing, law, social services, and more.

AIFS Abroad Intern in Galway, Ireland

A Full-Time Internship program abroad in Ireland through AIFS Abroad offers hands-on professional experience in a global setting. Galway, known for being the cultural heart of the Emerald Isle and one its most bustling cities, provides a wide range of internship placement opportunities. Popular placement fields include business, digital marketing, finance, NGO/non-profit, social services, and more.

AIFS Abroad intern in Ireland

Make the most of your time abroad by choosing to do a Study + Internship program in Dublin, Ireland! Earn credit by completing a part-time internship in various fields to accompany your course load. In your free time, explore Dublin and its surroundings, from world class museums and art galleries to the best food and exciting nightlife, festivals, theater and sports events.

Program Reviews

4.91 Rating
based on 105 reviews
  • 5 rating 91.43%
  • 4 rating 8.57%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Academics 4.9
  • Support 4.85
  • Fun 4.7
  • Housing 4.55
  • Safety 4.9
  • Growth 5
  • Support 4.7
  • Fun 5
  • Housing 5
  • Safety 5
Showing 49 - 56 of 105 reviews
Dakota
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Research Assistant Intern

I interned at UCD as a research assistant intern over the summer in Dublin, Ireland. This was one of the best experiences that I have had in both my educational and professional careers thus far! My placement allowed me to network with other academics, work on several studies, and refine my skills working in academia. I can honestly say that this helped me decide my future, and it greatly assisted me in preparing me for my PhD.

What would you improve about this program?
Some of the roommate situations were not spectacular, and rooming arrangements should be better considered.
141 people found this review helpful.
Gabriella
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Social Service Intern in Dublin

Global experiences exceeded all of my expectations. My goal before starting this program was to have a better idea of what I want to do with my future. I knew I wanted to study abroad before entering college, and I was so happy when I found out that I can get internship experience in the field I was interested at the same time. Global Experiences helped with every step of the process from the very beginning and until the end. They were always available to help with any problem whether it was about the internship or the location. I cannot thank GE enough for this once in a lifetime experience.

What would you improve about this program?
The one thing I wish could be adjusted was the cost of the program. I understand this is hard to do, but I feel if the price went down more people would be able to participate in this amazing opportunity.
138 people found this review helpful.
Eric
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Dublin Internship Experience

My time in Dublin has been nothing short of life changing and just overall fun. It is truley hard to put into words what I have experienced between the culture, my internship, and the friends I have made. Coming over originally I didn't think the semester would go this smoothly or fast.
My internship couldn't have been more perfect for my field of interest or making connections. Right away my coworkers and my boss made me feel apart of their family. I have honestly never had a boss as great as the one I did. She was extremely understanding when I wanted to travel or even take a personal day. She knew I was an intern and that I was helping them more than they were helping me, in terms of their work load. (She even said that). Even my CEO made me feel extremely welcomed right away. I couldn't have asked for a better placement for a job this semester.
Even outside of that, exploring Dublin was unbelievable, the night life, the scenery and the people. Some of the nicest people I have ever met as well as some of the nicest views I have ever seen traveling around the country! I would highly recommend interning in Dublin, it is a once in a life time opportunity!

What would you improve about this program?
I was very disappointed in the Griffith College accommodation. It was a bunch of little things that I just did not enjoy. The staff also wasn't the most friendly.
134 people found this review helpful.
Drew
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Experience Of A Lifetime

I could not have imagined my entire experience in Dublin being as incredible as it was. Global Experiences prepared me in the best way and placed me in an absolutely perfect internship with Trinity Sport. I made lifelong friends almost immediately and settled seamlessly into my internship. My experience as a whole was truly unforgettable and something I will never forget! I highly recommend Global Experiences and their internship abroad program to anyone interested in traveling and growing professionally and as a young adult.

What would you improve about this program?
Maybe accommodation could change? That's about it! Other than that it was incredible.
131 people found this review helpful.
Rachael
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Animation & Software Internship in Ireland

Global Experiences' Dublin program truly helped make my dreams come true. Since high school, I've wanted to work in a math/technology role at a feature animation studio. However, such positions incredibly competitive and hard to come by, and I had very few contacts within the animation industry. I chose to take part in Global Experiences to improve my chances of gaining work experience that would help me work towards my ideal career.

GE blew me away with their internship placement process. Despite the specificity and rarity of the internship I was hoping to have, GE was patient and persistent during my placement process. I was amazed by the attentiveness of my program advisor and my internship placement coordinator throughout the entire process. I really felt that they were listening to me and trying to do their best for me.

In the end, I couldn't have been happier with my internship. GE ultimately didn't place me in Dublin -- instead, I worked in a beautiful Irish town called Kilkenny -- but their willingness to explore alternative locations in Ireland paid off big time. I was able to do exactly the work I was hoping to do in a successful and renowned studio that I've admired for years.

As a bonus, I got hired permanently after my internship! Because of Global Experiences' exceptional program, I was able to break into an intensely competitive industry and have the kind of job that I thought I'd be lucky to have five years from now. If you have very particular professional ambitions, GE is a great way to start building the career you want most.

141 people found this review helpful.
Vandana Preethi
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Absolutely worth doing

I was searching for an experience where I could learn something while i'm travelling and then I found Global experiences. They were very supportive right from the start. I got an internship in the field I wanted and learnt many new things about business and machine learning. I would love to do it again (if I were rich :P) The GE social events gave us a chance to interact with all the other interns and know about them and their experiences. The program advisors were very supportive and friendly. They made sure we were comfortable from the day we stepped in Dublin till the day we left. Carolina, our location coordinator planned small trips on weekends so that we don't have to be stressed about where to go and how. I would definitely recommend this to someone who is more interested in exploring their knowledge in their fields while travelling and want to know about different cultures. It's definitely a great opportunity. Yes, I had a wonderful experience and also lifetime friends.

What would you improve about this program?
Frankly, I could not think of anything. I loved everything.
131 people found this review helpful.
Fiona
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Film and Video Intern in Dublin

The internship allowed me to make great connections, build confidence in my skill set and expand my knowledge of the global film market. I used all of my technical skills (shooting and editing) and was able to attend film festivals in Cork, Ireland and Sitges, Spain. Global Experiences set up awesome social events and day tours for the interns. I took the opportunity to travel to multiple cities in Spain, England and Ireland while living in Dublin. I wouldn't trade this experience for anything!

What would you improve about this program?
Better housing options - although this is more a Dublin thing than something GE can really control
132 people found this review helpful.
Reham
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Take advantage of this opportunity!!

You will learn a lot about yourself in the internship you're assigned to and GE will help you A LOT along the way. You will be provided with two people to contact, check-ins, on-site visits, and if you ever have any questions or complaints, they are more than happy to listen. Also, Ireland has a very down-to-earth vibe so the people here are super friendly and your homesickness will be easily remedied here.

What would you improve about this program?
I think internship start dates should begin when it is most convenient for the company. For example, I started mid-September when the roster and intake list was full so I could not do much but to wait another month before I had any clients.
130 people found this review helpful.

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