Dublin offers an outstanding setting for experience-based learning within a dynamic European capital. As a global hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and international business the city provides FIE interns with access to a wide range of small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) operating across diverse sectors. These organizations offer meaningful, hands-on professional experiences that reflect the realities of today’s globalized business environment.
Through FIE’s internship program in Dublin, students balance their academic coursework at Dublin Business School (DBS) with a supervised internship placement designed to build professional skills, enhance industry knowledge and foster career readiness. Dublin’s distinctive blend of a close-knit professional community and international outlook allows interns to develop strong workplace relationships while gaining insight into European and global markets.
Beyond the workplace, Dublin’s rich cultural heritage, vibrant social life, and reputation for hospitality provide a rewarding context for personal growth. Students benefit from immersion in Irish culture while expanding their professional networks in a city known for collaboration, creativity, and opportunity. An internship in Dublin offers a valuable step toward building an international career.
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INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE IN dublin
Visit our Internships in Dublin page to learn more about your entire internship journey, including the necessary steps to make the most out of your internship in Dublin before you leave, while you’re there, and after you return.
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Fall & Spring Semester Internships structure (14-15 weeks)
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The Study & Internship experience at FIE Dublin consists of three parts:
An internship stream helps you choose your two to three elective courses based on your interest area. Click the links below for more detail on available Streams. Stream Interest Areas include: Two weekend-long study tours to Northern Ireland and the west of Ireland are included in the internship program. |
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Summer Internships (8 weeks)
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The Internship experience consists of the International Internship Course (IIC) or relevant online course from your home campus, and the internship placement. FIE Dublin Summer interns are with their internship placements 4 days a week. Summer interns have access to FIE's subsidized student extra-curricular calendar, including activities in and around Dublin. |
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"During my internship, I gained profound insights into Irish culture, community, and workplace etiquette. As a marketing intern, I continually discovered innovative strategies, and I felt incredibly fortunate to work with a brand I deeply admire. This experience has endowed me with invaluable knowledge that will significantly enhance my career in the marketing industry." - Isabelle, 2024 Dublin Intern |
ELIGIBILITY
- GPA: 2.75
- Sufficient academic preparation and experience to participate in an internship abroad
- NOTE: Your home institution may require a higher GPA and other prerequisites
- If you attend an FIE partner institution, contact your study abroad advisor on campus for any additional requirements
- If you do not attend one of our partner institutions,
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COURSE ENROLLMENT AND TRANSCRIPTION INFORMATION
All Students
All students:
- Check with your study abroad advisor for course equivalencies, credit approval, and transcript information on your campus
Summer internship students from partner institutions
Summer internship students from partner institutions:
- You have two options to fulfill the academic requirements of the Dublin Summer Internship program:
- If your home institution offers a campus-based, online internship course in which you are enrolled, no grade report or transcript will be issued
- If your home institution does not offer a campus-based or on-line internship you will be enrolled in FIE's International Internship Course (IIC)
Independent summer internship students
Independent summer internship students:
- FIE's International Internship Course (IIC) is required
- Students will be enrolled at Drexel University and issued a Drexel University transcript
COURSE DELIVERY
FIE's International Internship Course (IIC) and electives if applicable are delivered by Dublin Business School (DBS). For summer internships, the course may be taught at the city center campus location of DBS or online.
