Virtual experiences
Want to explore the world and gain international experience from home?
NAU students have the opportunity to have an international experience, earning credit, without leaving your home. Below are some opportunities! If you don’t see anything that works for you, please email Study Abroad at NAU and we will try to find a program that fits your need.
Summer Virtual Programs and Internships
Absolute Internships
Absolute Internship is an award-winning social enterprise matching talented university students and recent graduates with leading local and international companies and organizations around the world, inspiring them through unique life-changing experiences. Absolute has placed over 5,000 students in the past 10 years with more than 800 reputable host companies across the globe, helping ambitious individuals stand out in an increasingly crowded job market. They offer part-time and full-time remote internships as well as onsite full-time internship programs in Barcelona, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Paris, Stockholm, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo. Our programs offer unbeatable work experience, incredible adventure and networking opportunities!
Learn More at Absolute Internships
Application deadline: April 15
Start date: June
End date:
6-week session: mid-July
8-week session: end-July
Price: estimated $1,700 – $2,000
For credit pricing options please visit CIS ABROAD
Students can work remotely in the following locations:
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Barcelona, Spain
- Quito, Ecuador
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Cape Town, South Africa
CQUPT – China NAU partner university CQUPT based in Chongqing, China is offering FREE online courses in business and basic Chinese this semester! See the attached syllabus for more information.
- Management Decision Analysis = 2.00 credits of MGT 299
- Introduction to China Economy and Its Management = 2.00 credits of MGT 299
- Basic Chinese = 2.00 credits of CHI 199
(courses will post as transfer credit with a grade of C or better)
HOW TO APPLY: email Caitlyn.Voige@nau.edu for application instructions by January 27, documents due February 1
*letter of recommendation is required, inquire with recommenders as soon as possible to allow them enough time
Kaya Responsible Travel has designed virtual experiences to support student goals. To find out more, visit Kaya Responsible Travel. Make an appointment with the EA Advisor in the region you hope to intern!
Kyushu University Japan Online – check back for SU details!
Program Period: July
Application Deadline: March 31
Summer in Japan” a 4-week intensive study abroad program for undergraduate-level students in all academic fields, joining from all over the world. Participate in virtual activities designed to provide quality and unique learning opportunities, including academic courses, Japanese language, building friendships with student tutors, and even a virtual homestay (optional).
LatinoSchools in Ecuador and Peru
Affordable group or private online classes in Spanish available, or complete a virtual internship. For more information, visit: Latino Schools or make an appointment with our EA Advisor.
University of Tübingen
The programs will cover topics of European history, politics, economy, human rights issues and current challenges to the EU, and offer a virtual community with insights into our picturesque town of Tübingen, study life at our University and fun intercultural exchange possibilities with new international friends.
Online Summer School I – IES University of Tübingen
June – July
Application Deadline March 31
Tuition Fee estimated 100 €
Online Summer School II – IES University of Tübingen
July – August
Application Deadline April 20
Tuition Fee estimated 175 €
For more information, make an appointment with our EA Advisor.
True Spanish Experience (TSE)
TSE offers Spanish language programs and virtual internships with Spanish business, where students can improve their Spanish-language skills in the context of a real-world internship placements (at a distance).
Cost: estimated 395 €/ 4 weeks Duration: 8-12 weeks
For more information, make an appointment with our EA Advisor.
Learn International
In a competitive job market, a virtual internship placement abroad gives your résumé an international dimension that is rare among graduates. Having done so during such a crucial learning curve in business will take it that bit further. A virtual internship gives you the real-world experience you need, in the industry you love, in your own home.
Learn International has partnered with Next Step Connections (another study abroad provider) so we can offer offer virtual internships across several different countries in Asia, as well as Europe. You can participate in a 6-12 week placement in one country, or you can split your time between two countries with our Dual Location option!
For more information, visit Learn International
Make an appointment with the regional advisor for more information.
CEA
Build your global professional network while staying close to home. CEA’s Virtual Internships Abroad will help you gain valuable résumé experience, increase your global awareness, and set you up for success in a world where working remotely is becoming the new norm. Check out the programs and make an appointment with the regional advisor for more information.
Fall 2022 Virtual Exchange Programs (check back as we update frequently)
Make an appointment with our EA Advisor for more information.
American University in Cairo – Cairo, Egypt
Take online courses in almost any discipline including Arabic language through the American University in Cairo.
Make an appointment with our EA Advisor for more information.
University of New South Wales (UNSW) – Sydney, Australia
UNSW offers many online options for virtual exchange students. Search online course offerings HERE.
Make an appointment with our EA Advisor for more information.
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola – USIL– Lima, Peru
USIL now offers many online options for virtual exchange students with specialties in HRM and Business courses.
Make an appointment with our EA Advisor for more information.
The University of Tasmania will be offering online classes for NAU students within each of our Academic Colleges. Check out the virtual program offerings. Nomination deadline: December 15th
Make an appointment with our EA Advisor for more information.