Architecture Internships

Overview

Architecture is renowned as one of the most demanding university majors, and is also one of the most rewarding. An architecture internship abroad will add to your portfolio and make your resume stand out.

We work with first-class architecture firms, in both residential and commercial projects to offer internships for architecture students. You will support top industry professionals with a wealth of experience in the planning, design and construction of high quality projects and in presentations to clients.

An internship in architecture will give you a well-rounded experience of every step in developing a project. You will acquire skills to plan projects reflecting functional, technical, environmental, and aesthetic considerations while also appreciating the pragmatic aspects, including scheduling, cost estimation, and construction administration. For creative and passionate professionals, interior design internships are the perfect opportunity to gain a leg up in a dynamic and competitive field.

This career field is available both online & in our architecture hubs of London, New York, Madrid, & Tokyo. There are no Spanish language requirements in Madrid due to English-speaking supervisors, nor Japanese language requirements in Tokyo for the same reason.

Responsibilities

Going on site visits and performing project research

In your role as an architecture intern, you may find yourself conducting on-site visits to project locations, where you'll perform research, document existing conditions, and gather data to inform the design and planning process. These visits help ensure that architectural plans align with real-world conditions and client needs.

Collaborating with designers, consultants, urban planners, and contractors

Your responsibilities could involve close collaboration with a range of professionals, including architects, designers, consultants, urban planners, and contractors. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing your insights and expertise to ensure that projects are well-coordinated and successful.

Creating outlines and 3D models with programs such as Photoshop and InDesign

As an intern, you may be tasked with creating architectural outlines and 3D models using software tools like Photoshop and InDesign. These visual representations are essential for communicating design concepts to clients and team members, enabling better understanding and visualization of architectural projects. 

Programs

In-person International Architecture Internship
Combine hands-on professional experience and cultural immersion with an architecture internship abroad in one of our 9 destinations around the world. Every year, 2,000+ ambitious professionals advance their career in exciting global cities every year with us. 

Remote Architecture Internship
Boost your CV and grow your professional network from anywhere in the world with a remote architecture internship. Remote internships give you the flexibility to gain real-world experience in architectural design support, research, drafting, visualization, and project development from the comfort of home.

Digital Nomad Architecture Internship
Work remotely while exploring an exciting international destination through our digital nomad internship program. Gain valuable architecture experience while traveling, developing design skills, collaborating with global teams, and experiencing diverse built environments, which combines creativity, flexibility, and professional growth.

What You Can Expect

Our architecture internship program is designed to give you more than just experience on paper. You’ll gain practical exposure to real design and built environment contexts, strengthen your technical and creative skills, and build hands-on experience that goes far beyond the classroom.

From the moment you apply, our team works closely with you to understand your background, interests, and career goals. We then match you with a role that aligns with your profile, ensuring your placement is tailored to your experience level and preferred area of architecture or design. You can learn more about the full program process, from application to alumni, here.

Want to know what the experience is really like? Hear directly from past interns who completed our architecture internship program and discover how they made the most of their time abroad:

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Career Advancement Training

Architecture interns on our programs benefit from career advancement tools before, during, and after their internship experience. These resources are designed to help you prepare for your internship, maximise your experience while interning internationally (either in-person or remotely), and confidently showcase your skills to future employers.

You’ll receive training through videos, podcasts, articles, quizzes, and projects, and will earn a certificate upon completion. Topics include critical thinking, design thinking, communication, collaboration, digital tools, professionalism, career management, and global and cultural fluency, which support your development in architecture and design careers.

You’ll also gain access to our CV and portfolio improvement tools, along with exclusive workshops tailored to creative and technical careers, including interview preparation sessions, portfolio review workshops, networking support, and LinkedIn optimisation workshops.

Once you’ve completed your international architecture internship with us, you’ll have the opportunity to receive guidance on your next career steps from experienced career coaches. We’re proud to work with industry experts who can help you navigate topics such as presenting your portfolio, discussing your international experience, interview strategies, salary negotiations, LinkedIn branding, and other career-related topics.

Example Host Organizations

We partner with over 3,000 host organisations worldwide, connecting participants to architecture internships across a wide range of industries, sectors, and global destinations. Our network is constantly growing, giving you access to exciting and high-quality opportunities with architecture studios, design firms, urban planning consultancies, construction companies, real estate developers, and multidisciplinary built environment organisations.

While we cannot guarantee placement with a specific company or studio, we do guarantee an internship offer in your primary or secondary career field. This ensures you gain hands-on architecture experience that strengthens your CV and portfolio and improves your long-term career prospects.

Interested in shaping the built environment and designing spaces that impact how people live and work? Explore our example host organisations, where participants gain professional experience supporting architectural design development, assisting with drafting and modelling, contributing to visualisations, conducting site and design research, and working on projects that help shape real-world spaces and environments.