CIEE-Tallinn: Summer Global Internship

Program Details

Program Location Tallinn, Estonia
Sponsor CIEE
Program Type Co-sponsored
Duration Summer
Upcoming Program Dates
To Be Announced
Page Links
Click here to apply for this program!
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Overview

Students participating in this summer 2025 program will receive a guaranteed flight voucher worth up to $1,500 from CIEE.

The CIEE Summer Global Internship program advances students' unique skill set to make their resume stand out in today's competitive global job market.

Spend the summer bolstering your resume with real-world work experience and growing your professional network in the Gem of the Baltic! This eight-week international summer internship program offers you the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience in a thriving tech hub and innovative business environment, while immersing yourself in the city’s rich cultural heritage and exploring its captivating blend of medieval charm and modern progress. From its cutting-edge tech scene to its innovative startup culture to its seamless integration of medieval history with modern advancements, Tallinn is the ideal backdrop for a summer abroad!

This program combines a full-time, unpaid internship with an integrated academic seminar to provide professional exploration and specific skills development. Students will learn to contextualize real-world experience while learning about local business culture, intercultural communication, professional development, and linkages between local and global industry trends.

For more program information, please visit the program website. This program is sponsored by:CIEE.

Eligibility

The program is open to Purdue students with majors within the College of Liberal Arts or the Department of Computer Science. Students must be in good standing and have completed at least four semesters of university study and reached junior standing by the start of the program.

Students who have switched majors need to have taken some classes from the new major to qualify for participation. Degree-in-3-students should contact the Study Abroad Office about eligibility.

Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.

GPA Requirement: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none


Purdue Credit

Direct Credit available from the following: [College of Liberal Arts] [College of Science]
Specifically from: CS (College of Science)

Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.


Academic Program

Students in this program will intern 225-300 hours as well as take the class, Academic Internship Seminar on Global Workplace Culture, meant to develop career readiness skills and intercultural competencies and to provide guidance, support, and direction as the students navigate their internship experience.

Click here for an overview of the CIEE internship placement process!

NOTE TO STUDY ABROAD LIAISONS:  Interns will work 225-300 hours while taking the above-mentioned class consisting of 45 contact hours. Therefore, Programs for Study Abroad recommends students receive six credits for this summer internship program, either as one 6-credit class or two 3-credit classes.


Excursions

Excursions, cultural activities, and/or course-related site visits are included in the program.

Housing

CIEE Tallinn offers housing options with a host family in a homestay or in a studio apartment. Homestays include breakfast and dinner. Meals are not included in the apartment. Both housing options are conveniently near shops, cafés, public transportation, and eateries.

Estimated Program Costs

Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
 
Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location.  This will vary by program.

Financial Aid

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.


Application Deadlines

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.

As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.

Program Application Deadline
CIEE Summer Global Internship Jan 15



Returnees Information

Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted.  If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.


Resources

The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.


For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383 or email studyabroad@purdue.edu.