FIE offers unrivaled, life-changing study abroad programs in the UK, Ireland, and Spain that will open up your future. As a leading provider of study and internship abroad programs, we’re redefining the classroom and creating active educational experiences that expand minds, foster cultural intelligence and open up exciting opportunities. We offer a variety of credit-earning program options for students wanting to spend the summer abroad. All of our summer programs are hands-on experiences, featuring a rich extracurricular experience to foster community connections allowing students to participate in the British, Irish, or Spanish culture on an authentic basis. These include challenging and fascinating courses, internship placements with local businesses and nonprofits, housing, course-based and extracurricular activities, and unrivaled support from the dedicated, caring team of professional FIE faculty and staff.
Not only are our programs affordable, but all of our summer programs also come with the opportunity to apply for generous scholarships - and FIE does not charge an application fee. Additionally, you may be able to use your federal, state, or university financial aid or scholarships on our programs, but check with your home campus study abroad and financial aid offices to be sure.
FIE offers summer options for students on both semester and quarter calendars. Our London Summer Internship and Dublin Summer Study programs each have an option for quarter institutions, in addition to those attending semester schools. Have a look through our various options. If you’d like to discuss any of these in more detail or have any questions simply contact us at
Summer Internship Programs
London: Summer Internship Program (8 weeks)
- Choice of intakes: late May to late July, or, late June to late August
- Two courses including internship placement
- Program Application Deadline: March 15
- FIE Scholarship Application Deadline: February 15
Spend a memorable summer gaining international work experience in one of the world’s premier global cities with an FIE signature internship with a small-to-midsize British company, organization or non-profit. We have numerous industry areas of study and accommodate almost all majors. You’ll enroll in two courses, our International Internship Course plus our signature British Life and Cultures course, spending two and a half days per week in class, and two and a half at your internship placement.
Please note the Service Internship Pathway is not available in the Summer Term.
Dublin: Summer Internship Program (8 weeks)
- Choice of intakes: late May to late July, or, late June to late August
- One course including a full-time internship placement
- Program Application Deadline: March 15
- FIE Scholarship Application Deadline: February 15
For those looking for a more intensive internship experience, our Dublin Summer Internship program delivers. For 8 weeks, you’ll intern full-time, four days a week Monday to Thursday, in a small to mid-size Irish company or non-profit, plus you’ll enroll in FIE’s signature International Internship Course alongside.
Like London, we have numerous industry areas of study and accommodate most majors. With the internship course and placement taking place four days a week, much of the program allows for three-day weekends to explore and travel this beautiful country.
Madrid: Summer Internship Program (8 weeks)
- Early of June to late July
- Required internship course (3 US credits) + one or two Spanish courses (3-6 US credits)
- Program Application Deadline: March 15
- FIE Scholarship Application Deadline: February 15
Internships are available in Madrid through our academic partner, Universidad Nebrija, for students with upper-intermediate Spanish language skills. Internships are with local small, medium, and large sized businesses and organizations and the local language is used within the internship setting. For 8 weeks, students have the opportunity to work and live in this vibrant European capital, with plenty of time on the weekends to explore the beautiful country of Spain and mainland Europe.
Summer Study Programs
London: Summer British Studies - Business and Culture (4.3 weeks)
- Late July to late August
- Choose two of the followint courses:
- Global Marketing
- Food, Society, and Culture in Britain: From Traditional Tastes to Contemporary Concerns
- British Politics
- Contemporary British Broadcasting
- Economics of Health Care
- Program Application Deadline: March 15
- FIE Scholarship Application Deadline: February 15
No sure which ones to choose? Visit or London Courses page to learn more. Each course is taught by an FIE professor with in-depth knowledge and real-world experience of each topic.
Madrid: Summer Studies (8 weeks)
- Early June to late July
- Choose two to four courses (taking either 1 or 2 courses each month)
- Program Application Deadline: March 15
- FIE Scholarship Application Deadline: February 15
Choose from a dynamic selection of courses including 15 taught in Spanish and 8 in English spanning Business, Management, Engineering, and the Liberal Arts. This flexible academic offering allows students to tailor their summer experience to their interests and language preferences.
Barcelona: Summer Studies (6 weeks)
- Early June to mid July
- Choose two to three Courses
- Program Application Deadline: March 15
- FIE Scholarship Application Deadline: February 15
During the six-week summer session, students enroll in two to three courses taught in English, Spanish, or a combination of both. The academic offering includes approximately 12 English-taught electives and Spanish language courses available at all levels, from beginner to advanced, with the option to study introductory Catalan as well.
Dublin, Belfast + Amman: Conflict and the Struggle for Peace – Explorations in Ireland, Northern Ireland and the Middle East (5 Weeks)
- Location: Dublin, Belfast and Amman
- Mid June to late July
- Option to add an additional 4 weeks to study intensive Arabic language
- Two courses and numerous field trips
- Program Application Deadline: March 15
- FIE Scholarship Application Deadline: February 15
- Full program details
One of the most unique study abroad experiences available to students today, this intensive program puts you on-site at the forefront of two of the world’s foremost countries with a rich and ongoing history of peace and conflict resolution. This program is a partnership between FIE and a leading provider of and expert in Middle East study abroad experiences.
While Ireland and Jordan might seem like an unlikely pair at first glance, these two nations have continually walked the lines of peace despite sensitive cultural and societal roots of conflict. Examine their struggles — and their victories — in this unique program that begins in Dublin, traverses to Northern Ireland, and finishes in Amman. Plus, for students interested in learning Modern Standard Arabic or Jordanian Arabic, you can tack on an intensive language course at the end of this program and extend your time in Amman.
You’ll enroll in two courses taught by two of the world’s foremost experts on Irish and Jordanian conflict and peace resolution, experience numerous field trips and co-curricular activities in all three locations, enjoy comfortable housing including homestays with families in Jordan, and immerse in the cultures of these diverse nations. Additionally, FIE includes round-trip airfare between Dublin and Amman.
