Virtual International Internships
NAU is excited to offer virtual internships through Absolute Internship!
Advance your academic and career opportunities by adding a professional virtual international internship to your college experience. These project-based internships can be done from any remote location from your own laptop, with flexible hours in your time zone! Internships provide marketability, and can help you begin international networking. Absolute Internship provides guidance on how to boost your employability, add to your CV/resume and get experience in your field of study. Internship placements guaranteed once approved by Absolute Internship!
Information Session: Watch the recording!
Scholarships available:
Students will receive a $900 scholarship paid to Absolute Internship for the Virtual Internship placement fee.
Tuition for Summer 2025 is estimated at $1750 for 3 credits and $3400 for 6 credits. Please verify tuition rates for final costs.
Professional Internship opportunities
Available in many degree areas including (but not limited to):
Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Healthcare, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Fashion, Communications, Graphic Design, Event Planning, Film and Video Production, Hospitality and Tourism, HR, Information Technology, Law, International Politics, Non-Profit, Social Sciences, Sports Management, Social Work, Sustainability, and Journalism.
For in person internships please make an appointment with Matalynn Slatton at Education Abroad
Check out the Virtual Study Abroad International Internships – Full Catalogue to get a better idea of available projects!
Program dates Spring 2025:
Program dates Summer 2025:
Eligibility Accordion Closed
- 2.5 GPA
- Ability to work 20-30 hours remote during Summer 2025
Courses Accordion Closed
Earn 3-6 credits of SA 408 – Study Abroad Internship*:
- 30 hours per week minimum + final project for 4 weeks – 3 credits
- 20 hours per week minimum for 8 weeks – 3 credits
- 30 hours per week minimum + final project for 8 weeks – 6 credits
*Departmental credit can be approved, but is not guaranteed – please work with your academic advisor
Next steps Accordion Closed
- Apply to NAU Education Abroad
- Meet with and submit a CV/resume to Absolute Internship
- Interview with Absolute Internship for your internship placement
- Begin your internship!
Language requirements Accordion Closed
There is no language requirement to apply for this program. Internships can be completed in English.
Opportunities available in Chinese, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish. Proficiency at an upper intermediate or advanced level required, depending on internship placement. Other languages may be available upon request.
Cost Accordion Closed
NAU in-state tuition and fees for the number of credits (3 or 6) will be added to the student’s Louie account. Payment follows the fee payment schedule of the university and is usually due around mid-May. $1500 scholarship will be credited toward the cost of tuition.
Included in the cost of the program:
- NAU in-state tuition and fees
- Guaranteed remote internship placement
- Career development workshops and career speaker series
- Check-ins with internship supervisor
- 1:1 coaching session
- Business and cultural etiquette training
- Remote Interns Association LinkedIn Group
- Certificate of International Internship completion
Frequently asked questions Accordion Closed
Do I have to work in my placement’s time zone? No! Your work is flexible and negotiable with your company.
Do I need to be in a specific location to apply for a remote internship? No! As long as you have reliable wifi you are good to work from whatever location best serves you.
Are these remote internships paid? No, they are not paid.
Are the virtual internships open for international students? This program is open to all nationalities including international students.
What qualifications are required for virtual internships? No qualifications are required besides being an enrolled college student. (Just a working laptop/desktop computer and access to wifi!)
Cancellation Accordion Closed
Students will be responsible for a $900 cancellation fee and will lose the $1500 or $2000 scholarship offered if canceled after the virtual internship placement is confirmed and before May 10, 2025.
Students will be responsible for a $900 cancellation fee and will lose the $1500 or $2000 scholarship offered if canceled after May 10, 2025.
For more information, please email the Education Abroad Advisor, Matalynn.Slatton@nau.edu