Admission to Internship Programs

Due to the selective and highly competitive nature of the AIU London Internship Program, a limited number of internships are awarded. Only individuals with strong academic credentials, a high degree of motivation, good communications skills, and clearly stated short- and long-term career goals are considered.

Unpaid full-time and part-time internships are available.

Internship Eligibility Requirements

Current enrollment in a US university with junior or senior standing.
Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (undergraduate) for the last sixty (60) hours of degree-level study fulfilled before the internship application deadline.

Internship Application Requirements

The following documents must be submitted:

Application form and non-refundable $75 application fee.
Official transcript showing minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for the last sixty (60) hours of degree-level study fulfilled before the internship application deadline.
Signed Internship/Course Pre-Approval form.
Resume detailing academic experience, professional accomplishments and community service.
Statement of Purpose – one-page focused letter which defines the experience desired and the personal qualities you can bring to the internship program.
Letter of recommendation from a professor, advisor or employer.
Design students are required to submit an electronic portfolio of work with their application.
Fashion design students must bring garment samples to London for the interview stage.

*Your résumé and statement of purpose MUST be sent via email (sapstudentservices@sap.aiuniv.edu) as a Word attachment to the Study Abroad Program.

Documents can be mailed to:

AIU Study Abroad Programs
Student Services
3150 West Higgins Road, Suite 150
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Deadlines are firm. All paperwork must be submitted by the following dates:

Winter – October 19, 2007
Spring – December 31, 2007
Summer I – March 31, 2008
Summer II – May 1, 2008
Fall – July 31, 2008

Instructions and Tips

Please click on the links below for instructions and useful tips on completing each of the required components of your internship application:

We hope this information helps get you started pursuing an internship as part of your international education. Please contact the AIU Study Abroad Office at 1-800-255-6839 if you have any questions.