Richmond Global Internships Program

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Program Overview

Success in today’s global economy requires a nuanced understanding of workplace practices and cultures beyond the United States. COWA’s affordable 8-week Global Internship Program gives students the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in Spanish and European professional environments while developing key skills for an international career.

Participants are placed in small and medium-sized Spanish enterprises across a range of sectors—such as start-ups, technology, travel and tourism, and consulting. The program is designed to be accessible to students with varying levels of Spanish proficiency: placements are available both for those seeking a full language-immersion experience and for those who prefer to intern in English.

Throughout the program, students deepen their understanding of business practices in Spain, strengthen cross-cultural communication skills, and build professional competencies that will serve them long after the program ends.

This is an official University of Richmond program, so you may qualify for a UR Fellowship (***2.0 GPA requirement). Please check with the appropriate office on campus or talk to your advisor.

Online Application

Maximum Number of Accepted Students for 2026: 10 
Note: The COWA team expect the program to fill to capacity so students are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Opening of the application period: January 1, 2026
Final application deadline*: March 01, 2026
Total Program Cost: €4100
Total program costs include:

  • housing at one of the most modern student residence halls, with breakfast included and top amenities like Yugo Palmera,  Xior, or Stephouse. 
  • historical and cultural visits and excursions around the city
  • networking and cultural social events including welcome and farewell dinners, a traditional flamenco show followed by tapas, and young professional networking hour with locals
  • transit cards so they can commute to and from their internship site,
  • and 1:1 check-ins with the Director of Global Internships to track progress against their professional goals as well as on-site support throughout the internship experience. 

*Accepted students will be notified shortly after the March 1st application deadline.

Internship Program Application Requirements

To begin the placement process for the COWA Internship Program, students must submit all required materials listed below. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

A complete application includes:

  • Internship Application Form
  • €200 Application Fee (credit toward program total*; due March 1, 2026)
  • Professional Reference or Recommendation Form
  • Current Resume and LinkedIn Profile
  • Scanned Copy of Passport Information Page

*For students who accept their internship placement and remain enrolled in the program, this fee will be credited toward the total program fee.
For students who choose not to participate after March 1st, the fee is non-refundable. 

Important: Applications that do not include the €200 application fee by March 1, 2026 will not be considered and will not move forward to the placement process. 

Visa Requirements: Students who are not U.S. passport holders must verify whether a visa is required for participation in this program. Please consult the Spanish consulate website for your nationality.

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Partnership with Student Mobility

Connecting Worlds Abroad (COWA) and Student Mobility have maintained a strong partnership for many years, with numerous COWA students successfully completing internships through Student Mobility.

Student Mobility (TSM) is a company that specializes in managing internship programs, facilitating connections between companies and interns as part of their educational journey. With a network of 2,700 partner companies across various industries, Student Mobility plays a key role in bridging the gap between businesses and international talent. At least 200 of these companies are based in Seville, where they regularly host interns from around the world, offering culturally immersive experiences and fostering global professional development.

Learn more about Student Mobility here.

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