15 Paid Internships for International Students in 2026

Overview

Internships can give international students work experience, professional skills, a global network and better career prospects. This roundup covers fifteen organizations that recruit students in 2026, across international development, technology, finance, consulting and scientific research. Positions, deadlines, pay and eligibility differ by location, so each organization's own careers page is the place to confirm current details.

What you get

The international organizations included are the World Bank Group, the United Nations, UNICEF and the World Health Organization. UNICEF says its interns receive a monthly stipend, with a possible contribution toward travel and visa costs when funding is available. WHO says eligible selected interns can receive a living allowance, and all interns receive medical and accident insurance.

Technology employers are Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Tesla, with internships in software engineering, data science, product management, user experience, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, operations, supply chain and business. Financial services employers are JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, offering roles in investment banking, technology, risk, operations, asset management and wealth management. The professional services firms KPMG, PwC and Deloitte recruit for audit, consulting, tax, technology, risk and advisory work. CERN offers programmes in physics, engineering, computer science and mathematics, with financial support for eligible programmes.

Who can apply

Work authorization rules vary by employer and position. Tesla states that interns must be enrolled in an academic programme, be available full time for at least 12 weeks and be authorized to work in the country where the internship is located, with sponsorship possible for some positions. KPMG and Google applicants should check the requirements of each country-specific vacancy.