9 week internship
Gain hands-on professional experience during the summer while building skills that employers value.
Our internships give you the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, apply what you've learned in your studies, and develop confidence in an international workplace. Along the way, you'll strengthen your communication, teamwork, and intercultural skills while creating real work you can showcase in your portfolio or CV.
I had the opportunity to be exposed to a professional environment that I had never seen before and had the privilege of being able to create something of my own and actually get experience in the field, which I have to say, I don’t know if I would have gotten that opportunity in the states
Experience
Gain hands-on professional experience through an internship related to your field of study.
Growth
Step outside your comfort zone, build confidence, and develop greater independence in a new environment.
Skills
Strengthen communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and other skills valued by future employers.
Perspective
Experience a new culture, work across borders, and develop a broader understanding of the world.
Career
Return home with international experience and a unique story that helps you stand out in a competitive job market.
Internships
Students spend 200 hours working at their internship site. At the start of the internship, students outline projects and outcomes together with their supervisor ensuring an opportunity to create a meaningful addition to the organization.
Our team meets with each student during the application process to discuss their goals and determine the best internship opportunity for them.
Internship seminar
A mandatory seminar linked to the internship enables students to constructively reflect upon and articulate a heightened understanding of their evolving professional development and career placement strategies.
Cultural and Social
During the summer, you'll also join the Masaryk University Summer Schools community, with daily social and cultural activities alongside international students in other programs - giving you the chance to explore Central Europe while making friends from around the world.
The course is based in Brno, Czech Republic. During the 9 week session, students travel to the following cities on academic and cultural excursions for 3 days, 2 nights.
Brno
The home base of the program. Brno is a city where Czech heritage meets innovation, entrepreneurship, and a vibrant international community. With historic streets, green spaces, cafés, culture, and world-class universities all within reach, students have everything they need to live, learn, and explore.
Prague
Explore medieval streets, beautiful landmarks, rich history, and unforgettable Czech traditions. During the trip students attend site visits related to Central European history/impact on the EU.
Budapest
Explore stunning architecture, relaxing thermal baths, rich history, and unforgettable city views. During the trip students attend site visits related to Hungarian politics/culture.
Vienna
Explore imperial architecture, world-class museums, charming cafés, and rich musical traditions. During the trip students attend site visits related to international organizations.
What students say
I worked with platforms such as REDCap and HealthReact, organized participant and device data, and built a dashboard that made it easier to search for participants, track devices, and manage information in one place.
Beyond the internship, living abroad for two months gave me the chance to explore new places, experience different cultures, and meet people from different backgrounds. I came back with new skills, new friendships, and a lot of great memories.
Your Guide to Getting There
How to apply
A more detailed timeline about the process prior to arrival can be found on our How to apply page.