Looking for global study abroad opportunities but can’t afford a traditional program? With RISEWAY you can study abroad and gain career experience at the same time! All our internship programs offer the opportunity to earn academic credit, providing you with a much more affordable option than getting college credit on campus or through a long-term semester abroad commitment.
Just look at the cost savings:
A traditional study abroad semester (15-16 weeks) typically costs between $15,000 and $22,000 USD and typically offers 15 US academic credits (source: GoOverseas).
With RISEWAY, you can do a 16 week internship program and earn 16 US credits for as little as $5,000 USD - with accommodation included!
What are the benefits of RISEWAY’s study abroad internships?
Save money & accelerate your degree plan
With RISEWAY you can earn US college credits through an internship for as little as $1,700 USD — a fraction of the cost of a traditional semester abroad ($15,000 to $22,000 USD).
Explore college credit pricingTravel & immerse yourself in another culture
Truly experience the culture by interning with a local organization. There are also opportunities to learn a new language and live in homestay accommodation with a local family.
Choose from 24 countries
Apply your studies in a real-world setting
You’ll earn academic credits through hands-on, practical experience and reflection exercises rather than lectures, exams, and tests.
Discover experiential learningFlexible internships to suit your schedule
Choose how long you want to be away, from 2 to 24 weeks, with year-round start dates, and flexible booking available. Or for the ultimate flexibility, intern and earn college credits online through our remote internship programs!
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What is a study abroad internship?
Traditional study abroad involves earning academic credit in another country by completing coursework at a host institution, such as an overseas university. This is often chosen by students as a way to gain course credit while experiencing living and studying in another country.
The downside is that this can be an expensive way to earn credits and explore another country. Study abroad programs typically cost tens of thousands of dollars and require 4-5 months away.
With RISEWAY, you can earn academic credits in as little as 2 weeks on an internship program. This costs a fraction of the price of your typical study abroad program and it’s an option for non-university students too!
Instead of sitting in lectures without interacting with the local culture, interning abroad allows you to contribute to impactful projects and have a deeper, richer immersion into your host community. This is a sure-way to make your resume stand out from the crowd, gain practical experience, and truly immerse yourself in the local culture!
In conjunction with your immersive internship experience, you can enroll in our bespoke online coursework to fulfill academic credit requirements.
See how it worksHow much does it cost to study abroad and intern?
Duration |
Cost with RISEWAY |
Comparable study abroad cost |
Comparable on-campus cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | $1,700 for 2 US credits | $2,900 - $5,000 | $600 - $2,600 |
| 4 weeks | $2,000 for 3 US credits | $3,200 - $6,000 | $900 - $3,900 |
| 8 weeks | $3,200 for 8 US credits | $8,000 - $14,000 | $2,400 - $10,400 |
| 16 weeks | $5,000 for 16 US credits | $15,000 - $22,000* | $10,000 - $42,000** |
*A study abroad semester typically costs $15,000 to $22,000 USD for 12 to 15 weeks
**A semester on campus at a home institution in the US averages $10,000 to $42,000 USD just in tuition fees (this doesn’t include housing, meals, etc.)
Please note: All prices are in USD
Affordable study abroad internship opportunities
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Earn academic credit with remote internships
Unable to travel? Remote internships are the most flexible and accessible alternative to studying abroad. You can still gain real world experience, learn about a different culture, and earn academic credit for cheap — all from the comfort of your home!
RISEWAY offers full-time and part-time remote internships, available year-round, so you can choose a program to fit around your busy schedule.
How much does it cost to intern remotely and gain college credits?
Remote internship duration |
Cost with RISEWAY |
|---|---|
| 100 hours | $1,700 for 2 US credits |
| 250 hours | $2,100 for 1-5 US credits $2,700 for 6 US credits |
| 350 hours | $2,400 for 1-5 US credits $3,000 for 6-8 US credits |
Please note: These prices are applicable for both the part-time or full-time option.
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