Types of Internships

Today’s concept of internship has to be flexible to accommodate the different needs of a truly global planet. Eafit University has several options to fit different requirements from students, companies and the University.

 Working Contract
Students may develop a full time contractual work program within an established organization be it a small business, corporation, etc., in the country or abroad.

 Internship in a Foreign Country
BUSSINES, COMMERCIAL ,RESEARCH,ETC
UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE
IIMPROVEMENT OF A SECOND LANGUAGE, ENGLISH, FRENCH OR GERMAN

 Research
Students participate in established research projects within the University or in Institutions with which the University has existing cooperation agreements.

 Consultant Services for Small and Medium Business Ventures
Students may assist small and medium businesses as consultants, BUSINESS INTERNSHIP Students may join an established business as assistants whose job or as research assistants.

 Teaching Internship
Students who choose to intern as teachers will be trained as teaching assistants, working under full time University professors. The Research and Teaching division will monitor teacher assistants and provide support during their internship.

 Intern in a Company or Place of Business

 EAFIT – AIESEC Alliance
AIESEC is the world's largest student organization, and it is considered an international platform for young people willing to face the challenge of developing their potential with the ultimate purpose of creating a positive impact on society.

 Social Services
SOCIAL SERVICES Students may complete their internship by working for non-profit organizations seeking social and economic growth.

 Entrepeneuring
Students will dedicate one year to establish a new business or transform a previously existing one.  The first semester will be dedicated to planning and the second semester will be used to set up and start off the new enterprise. The University will provide training in Establishing a Business - Planning and Entreprenuring before the internship.