Carnegie Mellon University

Summer Research, Internship, and Study Abroad

There are a variety of options for summer study abroad. Summer research programs, internships, intensive language study, or taking coursework abroad are all options.

Some students complete an internship as part of their study abroad experience. Internships, paid or unpaid, provide real-world work and research experience. Study Abroad program providers often offer unpaid internships as a part of their package to students, and during the summer, these programs may offer internship-only options. Tuition-charging internships provide degree credit, and sometimes financial aid is available. 

In addition, Carnegie Mellon University departments and student organizations sponsor a number of work and volunteer opportunities abroad, most of which occur during academic break periods such as spring break, winter break and summer. All of these options allow students the opportunity to become integrated into the local culture.

Research Abroad

Language Study Abroad & Coursework Abroad

The Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics offers many summer study abroad programs for CMU students in China, Costa Rica, Germany, Qatar, France and Spain. Program lengths vary but generally run four to eight weeks during summer break.

Many other external study abroad providers or universities abroad also offer summer language studies or coursework.