Internship Opportunities at Unicollege
Open to learners from across the world — experience, grow, and contribute in a dynamic international academic environment.
At Unicollege, internships are not an add-on — they are an integral part of the academic path for our degree-seeking students, embedded within their curriculum as a mandatory and formative component. With years of experience in organizing structured, faculty-supervised, credit-bearing internships across multiple disciplines, Unicollege now extends opportunities to:
Free movers from other universities seeking academic or professional experience in Italy,
Pre-admitted students and exchange participants within Unicollege’s network of international partnerships,
Independent candidates from around the world looking to gain practical experience in an international higher education context.
Whether you’re pursuing university credit, preparing for graduate school, or exploring your career path, Unicollege offers an inclusive and structured framework tailored to your goals.
Our dedicated Internship & Placement Service works closely with students and faculty to ensure internships are academically aligned, meaningful, and professionally valuable. With over 500 partner organizations across Italy, Europe, and beyond, Unicollege supports both credit-bearing and non-credit internships, facilitated by faculty supervisors and supported by robust student services.
Internships are available year-round, and may be:
- On-site at one of our campuses or partner institutions,
- Hybrid, combining virtual and in-person elements, or
- Fully remote, when compatible with the host organization.
For students interested in the inner workings of a university setting, Unicollege offers structured internships across several functional areas. These are especially suitable for students in the following majors and disciplinary areas:
International Welcome & Student Services
Ideal for students in international relations, global studies, higher education, sociology, or public administration.
Activities include assisting with orientation, admissions, student mentoring, and international student life.
Marketing & Communications
Best suited for those studying marketing, communications, media studies, international business, or branding.
Interns contribute to digital campaigns, social media, strategic communication, and promotional outreach.
Teaching Assistantships
Perfect for students in education, pedagogy, humanities, linguistics, or social sciences.
Interns support faculty in class preparation, tutoring, and classroom engagement across 30+ academic courses.
Language Support & Tutoring
Relevant for students in language studies, applied linguistics, TESOL, or translation and interpreting.
Interns work as language tutors, conversation partners, and assistants in multilingual educational contexts.
Psychological and Academic Counseling
Suited to those in psychology, counseling, educational sciences, or social work.
Interns help in mentoring services, peer support initiatives, and student wellbeing programs (subject to availability).
Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management
For students in hospitality, tourism, culinary arts, or event management.
Internships involve support in housing coordination, cafeteria operations, hospitality logistics, and social event planning.
Students may also undertake internships in companies, institutions, and organizations across Unicollege’s extensive partner network. These include internationally recognized names such as:
Dolce & Gabbana, Calzedonia, Furla (Fashion & Luxury)
Gallerie degli Uffizi, Fondazione Pavarotti, NICE Film Festival (Culture & Arts)
Oxfam Italia, Caritas, Sea Shepherd, Italian Diplomatic Academy (NGOs & Social Work)
Villa Olmi Hotel, Florencetown, Hotel Duomo (Hospitality & Tourism)
PQE, Computer Gross, Runner Marketing (Business & Tech)
Internships at Unicollege are flexible and customizable:
Duration: From 1 week to a full academic year
Modality: On-site, hybrid, or remote
Location: Florence, Mantua, or other partner sites in Italy and abroad
Academic status: Credit-bearing (with prior authorization) or non-credit
Scheduling: Available all year round, with rolling admissions
Who can apply:
Undergraduate and graduate students
Students from any academic background
Independent or university-affiliated applicants
Good command of English (Italian is preferred but not mandatory)
To receive credit: Students must present formal authorization from their home university, and gain approval from Unicollege.
Documentation needed:
Valid ID or passport
Visa (if applicable — support is available)
For students from partner universities, internships are offered free of charge.
For all others, fees depend on:
Length of stay
Campus/city
Credit or non-credit status
Internship type (internal vs. external)
To request a personalized quote, write to admissions@unicollege.eu with your profile, area of interest, and preferred dates.
For all inquiries, email admissions@unicollege.eu
We’re happy to assist with internship matching, credit validation, and visa applications.
Our Testimonials
BA Alumnus
Univeristé de la Mode, Lyon, France.
“Unicollege has pushed me beyond my limits, guiding me into a world where language and fashion seamlessly blend and come to life.”
MA Alumna
Judicial Interpreter and Translator
Simultaneous Interpreter for the Mediaset Group
“At Unicollege, I saw my dreams become reality. Unicollege is the bow that allowed me to shoot arrows into new fields, achieving fulfilling results.”
Double Degree Alumna
“My experience in the Double Degree program has been incredible and fulfilling. It has allowed me to develop new skills and widen my knowledge on so many topics that I’ll be forever grateful for this opportunity.”
Exchange Student – USA
“Studying in the US as an exchange student is a unique and enriching experience, offering cultural immersion, diverse interactions, and personal growth. It’s a great opportunity to step out of your comfort zone and embrace a new academic environment.”
