International Hospitality and Culinary Internships

Hospitality Internship, Brazil, China, Germany, Ireland, Western Ireland, Argentina, Newzealand, Mauritius, UAE

BRAZIL PRE-DEFINED INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

  • CITY/STATE: Barra da Guaratiba/ Rio de Janeiro
  • BUSINESS: This charming hotel is located near Rio de Janeiro at Barra de Guaratiba, one of the cities few remaining ecological havens. As befits its idyllic situation, the hotel provides an atmosphere of well-being and comfort.
  • ACTIVITIES: The internship will be held in all operational areas of the hotel from the reception to the governance (rooms verification, check-in, check-out, etc.) by participating in the hotel´s development and on tools optimization.
  • REQUIRED SKILLS: Intermediate Portuguese, French is a plus
  • LENGTH: 6 to 12 months (flexible to accommodate shorter terms) .
  • MONTHLY WAGE: R$ 1.000 (approx. USD 295) .

China: Custom Internship in Beijing or Shanghai

Internship and Stipend Program participants can receive a local salary commensurate with their skills, abilities, and local job conditions and salary levels. The salary can vary according to the qualifications of the applicant and duration of the internship (longer internships are beneficial in negotiating monthly compensation).

Application Deadline : 90 days before start date

Program Inclusions (Basic Plan)

  • Internship with a stipend (usually a small amount to cover some transportation or lunch expenses) 
  • Housing Search
  • Airport pick-up only
  • Welcome Package(cell phone)
  • China Orientation
  • Call center support
  • ISIC Card
  • Basic Health Insurance
  • Evacuation Insurance Up to 12 academic credits from Truman State University (Optional: $650)

Additional Fees

  • The following items are not included in the program fee.
  •  Airfare to/from China
  • Meals
  • Local public transportation
  • Visa Fee (mandatory for U.S. Citizens): $190
  • Up to 12 Academic Credits from Truman State University (optional): $550
  • Language Courses ($20-25 per hour)
  • Housing (can be arranged by International Internships for $1000 per month)

Eligibility

Applicants must have obtained or currently be pursuing an undergraduate degree (BA/BS or equivalent) at an accredited institution

Applicants must be a native English speaker or illustrate fluency

Chinese Language ability is NOT a requirement

Germany: Custom Internship

Internship Fields

  • Culinary Arts
  • Drama
  • Design
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Fashion
  • Hotel/ Hospitality/ Tourism
  • International Studies
  • Marketing

Fees

8-12 Weeks: $4,410
Non-U.S., Canadian, and European Nationals: $3,300

Eligibility

  • Participants should have completed at least 2 Semesters of college-level German or the equivalent
  • Internships can be found in English
  • Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student
  • An internship must be a requirement of your degree or university/college

Additional Fees

  • Housing
  • Airport pickup: $95
  • Tour Package: $295
  • City Tour
  • Excursion / Cultural Activity
  • Tour Guidebook
  • 3-12 Academic Credits from Truman State University: $650 flat fee
  • 1 credit per 40 hour workweek
  • Journal and essay required
  • Airfare to/from Germany
  • Visa Fee
  • Living expenses

IRELAND CUSTOM & PRE-DEFINED INTERNSHIPS

COSTS & LENGTH

  • 8 Weeks: $4,500
  • 12 Weeks: $4,600
  • Housing costs: Approx. $1,000 per month

PROGRAM INFORMATION

  • Hotel/ Hospitality and Tourism Management across Ireland.
  • Custom and pre-defined positions (see list).
  • Typically unpaid, but some paid positions available.
  • Housing is not included in the base program fee.
  • Visa can be extended for an additional 3 months.

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate students (3rd or 4th year)
  • Preferably has a prior internship experience
  • Team player with strong communication skills
  • Eager to learn and result oriented
  • Excellent command of written and spoken in English
  • Candidates should be enrolled in a hospitality management course with some
  • previous experience required.

Location: West of Ireland or North of Dublin Ireland Start date(s): Rolling start date

FIELD: HOSPITALITY/ TOURISM IN WESTERN IRELAND

This group hotel is a boutique hotel located in the center of one of Ireland’s most treasured towns on the West coast. The hotel has 55 rooms and is the only dog-friendly hotel in the area with one dedicated dog family room. The hotel has a casual restaurant, pub, and event rooms. If you are looking for a true Irish experience, you’ll find it here.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • The experience will be gained in each area of the hotel
  • Housekeeping
  • Reservations
  • Back office
  • Foodservice

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate students (3rd or 4th year)
  • Preferably has a prior internship experience
  • Team player with strong communication skills
  • Eager to learn and result oriented
  • Excellent command of written and spoken in English
  • Candidates should be enrolled in a hospitality management course with some previous experience required

Location: West of Ireland Start date(s): Rolling Start

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate students (3rd or 4th year)
  • Preferably has a prior internship experience
  • Team player with strong communication skills
  • Eager to learn and result oriented
  • Excellent command of written and spoken in English
  • Candidates should be enrolled in culinary college and have some previous experience

Location: West of Ireland or North of Dublin Ireland Start date(s): Rolling start date

ARGENTINA CUSTOM INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

COSTS & LENGTH

  • Cordoba 8-20 weeks: $4,400
  • Buenos Aires 8-20 weeks: $4,700
  • Shared room in Student
  • Residence or Hostel: Approx. $1150 per month

PROGRAM INFORMATION

  • Internships in Cordoba or Buenos Aires
  • Get hands-on experience in the hospitality and tourism industry
  • and improve your Spanish language proficiency
  • Develop new customer service and hotel organization skills as you deal with people from all around the world!
  • Housing is not included in the base program fee

ELIGIBILITY

  • Participants are required to have completed 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent of intermediate Spanish.
  • At least 18 Years of Age.
  • Two years of university-level education in a related field. 2.8 or higher GPA.
  • Relevant academic background and/or work experience in the desired field

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

COSTS & LENGTH (AUSTRALIA)

  • 8-26 Weeks: $3,900
  • $500+$1200 Deposit is nonrefundable in this program .
  • Housing: Approximately
  • $1200/month and a housing placement fee of $250

PROGRAM INFORMATION

  • Earn around $16 AUD/hr. or 15-18 NZD/hr. working in 4 and 5-star hotels
  • around Australia & New Zealand.
  • Housing in New Zealand is included in short term program, but we will arrange housing in Australia and 9- month program in New Zealand.
  • Positions are available in: Food and Beverage, Front Office and Culinary/Cookery.
  • On-site Coordinator + Orientation included

ELIGIBILITY

  • Two years of university-level education in a related field.
  • Minimum 6 months of full-time professional experience in the selected internship department
  • Be currently enrolled in a university or be a recent graduate within 18 months of course completion

COSTS & LENGTH (NEW ZEALAND)

  • 9 Months: $3,900
  • 8-52 Weeks: $3,900
  • Housing is included in shorter terms.

CHILE CUSTOM INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

COSTS & LENGTH

  • 4-26 weeks: $3,700
  • Shared apartment or Homestay, no meals: $800/month
  • Shared homestay with half board (2 meals per day): $1,100/month

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Internships in Santiago, Chile Get hands-on experience in the hospitality and tourism industry and improve your Spanish language proficiency.

Develop new customer service and hotel organization skills as you deal with people from all around the world!

Housing is not included in the base program fee.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Participants are required to have completed 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent.
  • At least 18 Years of Age.
  • Two years of university-level education in a related field. 2.8 or higher GPA.
  • Relevant academic background and/or work experience in desired field

CHINA Internship Program

COSTS & LENGTH

  • Basic Plan: $3,800
  • Full Service Plan: $4,300
  • Length: 2-12 Months.
  • Housing: approx. $1,000 per month.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

  • Work in Hotels in Beijing or Shanghai.
  • Optional Chinese Language course.
  • Typically includes a small stipend to assist with meals and housing.
  • Housing is not included in the base program fee
  • See website for details on the Basic and Full-Service plans

ELIGIBILITY

  • Applicants must have obtained or currently be pursuing an undergraduate degree (BA/BS or equivalent) at an accredited institution.
  • Two years of university-level education in a related field.
  • 2.8 or higher GPA
  • Applicants must be a native English speaker or illustrate fluency.
  • Chinese Language ability is NOT a requirement

COSTS & LENGTH

  • 8 Weeks: $4,500
  • 12 Weeks: $4,600
  • Housing: Approx. $1,000 per month.
  • Visa Fees: $1,200

PROGRAM INFORMATION

  • Hotel/ Hospitality and Tourism Management in Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • Housing is not included in the base program fee.
  • Opportunity to work in a castle

ELIGIBILITY

  • Be aged 18 or over.
  • Currently, be a full-time degree level student in good standing or a recent graduate of a higher education institution.
  • Two years of university-level education in a related field.
  • 2.8 or higher GPA .
  • Have sufficient support funds.
  • Proof of English language proficiency: IELTS score of above 6.0.

Mauritius PAID INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

PROGRAM FEES

  • 10-12 weeks = 1600 euros
  • 13-16 weeks = 1650 euros
  • 17-20 weeks = 1730 euros
  • 21-24 weeks = 1800 euros

NOTE- Relevant fieldwork experience (at least 6 months) will be preferable for Paid internships.

  • Be a full-time university student or start your placement no more than 12 months after your official date of graduation (Intern Category).
  • OR have 12months, full-time, work experience in your field outside of the USA if you graduated more then 12 months ago (Trainee Category)
  • OR have 5 years of working experience in the hospitality field (Trainee Category)

THE PROGRAM –
-International internships in all sectors.

  • The minimum duration of 3 months up to 6 months (possibility to extend 6 months more)
  • Processing of the program between around 12 weeks.
  • Flexibility throughout the year.
    ELIGIBILITY 
    *Enrolled students between 18-30 years old.
    *University Degree Students or Master Degree Students.
    *Good level of English Basic level of French would be a plus.

Available fields: –

  • Financial services/ Insurances/ offshore banking.
  • Hospitality and Leisure.
  • IT development. Telecommunication.
  • Research and Technology. Construction.
  • Agriculture. Fishing and Marine Industry.
  • Freeport and Warehousing. Food processing.
  • Marketing, events, communication.
  • Biology, veterinary, environmental Science

WHAT´S INCLUDED-

The cost of the program includes: The placement, the search for the accommodation, VISA Management with immigration, airport pick-up and assistance during the internship.

NOTE- Relevant fieldwork experience (at least 6 months) will be preferable for Paid internships.

UAE Internships

The UAE attracts people from all over the world wanting to experience what the country has to offer. The UAE is continuously being developed with more and more high-rise buildings and luxury hotels constructed which attracts multinational companies as well as international investors. The UAE hospitality program offers an opportunity to work in a luxury environment based on traditional Arabic heritage mixed with western influences.

Cost of the program Registration fee: 350 euro

Placement fee:
6 months > 1450 euros
12 months > 1550 euro

Hospitality and tourism:

  • Culinary.
  • Cross-training.
  • Food & Beverage.
  • Front Desk.
  • Spa & Wellness.
  • Marketing

Company:

  • Financial Services / Insurance / offshore banking.
  • Marketing.
  • Events
  • Design (web, graphic…)
  • Logistics and storage.
  • International Trade.
  • Building.