Fisher Global Internship: Summer
Enhance your global competencies, create international networks, and build a compelling resume through a global internship tailored to you. Intern during the summer to help give you a distinct competitive advantage in the job market.
Learn more about this program from our Fisher Global Internships 101 info session (recording, slides). You can also check out the location-specific info sessions below!
I longed to visit a location that is constantly evolving and offering endless possibilities. Singapore, being a thriving global hub, is that place. It opened my horizon up to numerous things that I would never be able to learn from textbooks. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to live in Singapore for 8 weeks and intern for an amazing American Fortune 100 company, Caterpillar Inc.
Customized Internship
The Fisher Global Internships: Summer program matches you with a company, organization, or government agency that fits your interests and skill sets for an unpaid internship. By leveraging partnerships with organizations across the world you can gain a meaningful 8-week global internship experience.
Global Experience
Fisher Global Internship participants network with diverse global professionals and learn relevant international business etiquette that enhances their ability to work with companies around the world. Interns join a community of Ohio State alumni who have interned with organizations across the globe, learned about major studies in a foreign context, and explored business practices outside of the US. During a global internship you have the opportunity to live and work in a foreign country and immerse yourself in a new culture. During the evenings and weekends you can travel and explore the city in which your internship takes place and partake in activities unique to your global location!
Affordability & Benefits
Students go through a placement process to align their interests to an internship experience. The program fee depends on location and includes shared accommodations near the center of the city, a 24-hour Resident Director in-country, a guaranteed internship placement, airport transfer, and in-country orientation and activities.
- Program fee does not include: round-trip airfare, daily food/entertainment expenses, additional travel (i.e. weekend excursions), visas (if applicable) transportation in-city
- Additional OIA fees include: application fee, administrative fee and international accident and sickness insurance
- GPA of 2.75 or greater
- English language proficiency (TOEFL Score of 90 or above preferred for international students)
- Good Standing with Office of Student Conduct
- Enrolled as an OSU student throughout the duration of the program (not available to graduating seniors)
- Valid Passport
- Not required for application, but you must have a passport at the time of visa application or departure, which ever comes first
- To apply or renew your passport, go to travel.state.gov
- Not required for application, but you must have a passport at the time of visa application or departure, which ever comes first
- Meet OIA's General Eligibility Requirements
- Meet OIA's Conditions for Participation
- Meet OGB Code of Conduct and Participation Policy
International Students
F-1 and J-1 Students are able to apply for the summer global internship opportunities.
To maintain visa compliance, F-1 and J-1 students must enroll in a 0.5 credit-hour course during the internship period. The course is offered through the Office of Career Management and ensures participants maintain their student status for their visa. Tuition fees will be an additional expense outside of the program fee, and students are encouraged to discuss this with their academic advisor ahead of applying to the program. This is particularly important for students completing a summer internship.
International students will require CPT under the below scenarios, which also requires taking a 0.5 credit-hour course during the summer to maintain student status (if interning during the summer). Additional tuition fees would apply for students requiring the summer course, and more information can be provided by the Office of Career Management.
Situation | Is CPT Required? |
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Student inside of US, working for US company | Yes, CPT required |
Student outside of US, working for US company | Yes, CPT required |
Student outside of US, working for non-US company | No, CPT not required |
Student outside of US who does not have an active SEVIS record, working for a US or non-US company | No, CPT not required |
Step 1: Learn More
- Read more about specific internship locations on the OIA website by searching for "Fisher Global Internships" (with double quotes) in the Program Name field.
- Submit a Student Interest Form to ensure your questions are answered, and our office can update you on important deadlines.
- Attend an Information Session to learn more about the program and hear from past participants.
Step 2: Submit Your Application
- Application: Applications will open on August 20, 2024
- Note: A $150 application fee will be due upon application submission. The application fee will be refunded only if you submit a written request to withdraw prior to the application deadline, you are not accepted to your global education program or if the program were to be cancelled.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered!
- As part of the application process, applicants will need to submit the following items:
- Resume
- Video Recording. Record and upload a video of yourself (3-minute limit) that answers the below questions:
- Why are you interested in a global internship?
- What relevant courses, work experiences, or personal experiences do you have that will help you succeed in a global work environment?
- What type of company, industry, or scope of internship do you hope to obtain based on your skillsets and qualifications?
- As part of the application process, applicants will need to submit the following items:
- Upload the video to buckeyemailosu-my.sharepoint.com, and paste the shareable link in the field below. Instructions on how to obtain a shareable link. Confirm that “People with the Link” is selected when you enable the shareable link. If “People with the Link” is not selected, our office will be unable to view your video submission.
- Resume Review Agreement (OPTIONAL)
- It is recommended that all student resumes be evaluated by either the Office of Career Management or the Office of Global Business.
- You can bring a printed copy of your resume to be reviewed by OCM Peer Career Coaches below:
- Initial Placement Deadline (IPD): Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 11:59 pm
- Applications will begin to be processed after the IPD deadline. Applications received before the IPD will receive priority placement for locations with a maximum number of participants.
- Final Deadline: Monday, January 13, 2025, at 11:59 pm
- This process is a rolling process. The internship placement process will begin as soon as applicants are accepted, and deposits are paid. Applicants who apply late can expect a delayed internship placement compared to students who apply early.
Step 3: Prepare for a Global Internship!
- Funding: Apply for one of the many scholarships/grant opportunities compiled on the Office of Global Business web page.
- Course Availability: Students admitted into the program are required to take a one credit pre-departure course (BUSADM 4189), which you will be enrolled in by the Office of Global Business prior to the internship. Failing to successfully complete this class will disqualify you from participating in the Fisher Global Internship program. If adding this course pushes you over 18 credit-hours, be sure to check with your academic advisor for next-steps.
- International Students: CPT paperwork is typically required for all international students (see FAQ section below) to complete a global internship. For summer global internships, international students are also required to enroll in the 0.5 credit-hour BA 2191.02 course to maintain student eligibility. Enrollment in this summer course will also require payment of any tuition fees. View a list of tuition fees.
Step 4: Pay Your Program Fees
- Deposit ($1000 non-refundable):
- Due prior to beginning internship placement process
- Due 2 weeks after acceptance email is received
- Program Fee (remainder after deposit):
- Due Friday, January 24, 2025
- Total Program Fee varies depending on program location, and can be found in the "Financial" tab of the OIA brochure.
- Due Friday, January 24, 2025
- OIA Fees (variable based on program length):
- OIA Admin Fee ($50)
- OIA Study Abroad Fee (international accident and sickness insurance)
Step 5: Go Through the Internship Placement Process
Each student will go through the following steps to be placed into an internship. Understand that the information provided in the program application will be shared with companies who make the final decision whether or not to host a particular student.
- Receive Acceptance into Program
- Pay Deposit (non-refundable)
- Deposit payment is due within 2 weeks of acceptance into the program
- Initial Placement Interview
- Conducted virtually after acceptance into the program and the program deposit is paid. The interview will be with the in-country partner providing the internship matching and support service. The purpose of the interview is to learn about student skillsets, qualifications, and internship preferences to help refine the matching process. Students can expect to answer questions regarding relevant work experience or coursework they have that would bring value to companies; things typically listed on a resume. The internship preference questions relate to company size (small company where an intern can work closely with senior leadership or large company where intern is embedded in a specialized department), field of study (finance, logistics, marketing, etc.), industry (healthcare, consulting, banking, fashion/retail, etc.) and the type of project work (global market entry research, software systems experience, forecast modelling, marketing strategy development and implementation, etc.).
- Students are expected to research their selected location and internship preferences before their interview.
- The in-country partner works with the Office of Global Business to facilitate the internship placements, in-country logistics, and provide the in-country experience.
- The placement team carefully matches students' skillsets with internship position descriptions. They share the students' resumes with various companies that match the students' requested profile, and the company then decides who it will hire.
- The in-country partner works with the Office of Global Business to facilitate the internship placements, in-country logistics, and provide the in-country experience.
- Resume sent to multiple companies
- Student profiles, developed during the Initial Placement Interview, will be sent to companies that match student interests. For example, a student interested in a marketing internship within the healthcare industry will never be placed in an accounting internship in the banking industry.
- All internship preferences are considered in the internship matching process, but all placements are subject to internship availability and intern qualifications. For example, a student going to Ireland looking for a marketing internship with a specific globally-branded shoe and clothing manufacturer would not get a placement if no such internship existed. However, that student could expect a marketing-focused placement in another industry or the broader fashion-retail industry. Students looking for a more senior internship role will also need to meet the minimum eligibility requirements set by individual companies. For example, a first-year finance student with no work experience or relevant coursework would not be eligible for an investment banking internship. However, this same student could certainly qualify for an entry-level finance position in a number of industries
- Final Program Fee and OIA Fee Payment
- After the Initial Placement Interview, students will be asked to conduct a company interview. The in-country partner will schedule an interview between the host company and student and is usually a formality which allows the student to walk-through their resume and the company to share project details. If both the company and student approve the placement, the internship will be confirmed for the upcoming semester and students will be required to complete the BUSADM 4189 course prior to the internship start date.
- All internship placements will be communicated no later than 2 weeks prior to the internship start date, though a majority of internship placements are communicated 1-2 months in advance. The placement process and timeline vary by student and is dependent on when the student's application was submitted, what location the student is applying to, and the individual host companies' timeline.
Global Internship Locations
Internship host companies span 10 countries across 5 continents, and students will have the opportunity to travel to one of the following locations:
Locations | *Arrival Date | *Departure Date | Application Link | 2025 Info Sessions |
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Barcelona, Spain | May 29, 2025 | July 26, 2025 | Apply Barcelona | Recording, Slides |
Buenos Aires, Argentina | May 29, 2025 | July 26, 2025 | Apply for Buenos Aires | Recording, Slides |
Dublin, Ireland | June 7, 2025 | August 2, 2025 | Apply for Dublin | Recording, Slides |
Florence, Italy | May 22, 2025 | July 19, 2025 | Apply for Florence | Recording, Slides |
London, England | May 31, 2025 | July 26, 2025 | Apply for London | Recording, Slides |
Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia) | May 29, 2025 | July 26, 2025 | Apply for Prague | Recording, Slides |
Singapore | June 5, 2025 | August 2, 2025 | Apply for Singapore | Recording, Slides |
Sydney, Australia | May 22, 2025 | July 19, 2025 | Apply for Sydney | Recording, Slides |
Tokyo, Japan | June 6, 2025 | July 31, 2025 | Apply for Tokyo | Recording, Slides |
**Chicago | June 7, 2025 | August 2, 2025 | Apply Chicago | Recording, Slides |
Berlin, Germany: Coming Summer 2026!
*Arrival date does not include estimated travel time, so program participants may need to depart 1-2 days early. Departure date is the formal end-date of the program, and does not include travel time back to the US.
**International Students Only
This program guarantees each accepted student a placement in an unpaid internship (5 days per week during company's normal office hours) with a company, organization, or government agency relevant to your academic interest.
- This process is a rolling process, the sooner you apply, get accepted and pay your deposit, the sooner the internship placement process begins.
PLACEMENT PROCESS
Each student will go through the following steps to be placed into an internship. Understand that the information provided in the program application will be shared with companies who make the final decision whether or not to host a particular student.
- Receive Acceptance into Program
- Pay Program Deposit (non-refundable)
- Deposit payment is due within 2 weeks of acceptance into the program
- Initial Placement Interview will be conducted on campus or via skype after acceptance into the program. The interview will be with the Placement Team. Every effort will be made to provide you the optimal internship experience. It will be very important to concisely describe to the Placement Team the kind of internship experience you seek. Be very realistic about your expectations to be placed in certain kinds of internship positions if you have little or no direct work experience. Be sure to research your selected location, industries of interest, and ideal internship position before your interview!
- The placement teams partner with the Office of Global Business to facilitate the internship placements, in-country logistics, and provide the in-country experience.
- The placement team carefully matches students' skillsets with internship position descriptions. They share the students' resumes with various companies that match the students' requested profile and the company then decides who they will hire.
- The placement teams partner with the Office of Global Business to facilitate the internship placements, in-country logistics, and provide the in-country experience.
- Resume sent to multiple companies
- Final Program Fee and OIA Fee Payment
- After your Initial Placement Interview, you may be asked to conduct a company interview as well. The Placement Team will be in touch with you to confirm interview details. Not every company requires an interview with the student and that is not out of the ordinary - again this depends on the host company and its processes.
- Details regarding your Internship Placement will be disclosed as soon as possible. The placement process and timeline varies student to student and is dependent on the host companies' timeline. Please do not worry if another student has information on a placement but you have not yet heard.
PLACEMENT DISCLOSURE
While we guarantee you a meaningful business internship, you must be realistic about the level of internship in which you will be placed. If you have limited or no work experience, no specialization coursed completed, limited leadership experience, or other kinds of business-related activities, you will be matched with an entry-level position in your requested discipline and industry.
TESTIMONIAL ABOUT THE PLACEMENT PROCESS
The following links are provided as reference when considering education abroad programs:
- OSU Health and Safety
- OSU Supplemental International Insurance
- OSU Cancellation Policy
- Funding and Scholarships
- OSU Travel Alerts
- OSU Travel to Risk Designated Countries: Any student traveling to study, conduct research or field work, or participate in a service learning project or an international program in a risk-designated country must petition the International Travel Policy Committee (ITPC) for approval. More information is provided on the linked website. For further information on the policy and/or the petition process, please contact Kirsten Dabelko, Global Health and Safety Manager (dabelko.4@osu.edu), Office of International Risk Management and Insurance.
External Resources
Conditions for Global Program Participation
You must meet all entry, exit, and visa requirements of your global education program destination, any countries while in transit, and the U.S. upon return, including but not limited to possessing a valid passport, obtaining the appropriate visa (if applicable), and providing proof of any required vaccinations (if applicable) and/or any testing requirements and other protocols (if applicable). Entry, exit, and visa requirements are established by each individual country and the Office of International Affairs, The Ohio State University and its visa provider, Travisa, have no control over visa denials, immigration and visa regulations, and/or any changes in the Embassies/Consulates’ policies. Please refer to travel.state.gov and the respective Embassy or Consulate websites for the most up to date travel information.
You can learn more about relevant conditions for participation through the Office of International Affairs website.
Q: "Would a Fisher Global Internship be similar to a 9-5 internship in terms of work balance?"
A: The Fisher Global Internship program aims to give students a work experience opportunity matched according to their interests in project work and industry. Therefore, the goal for the internship program is to give students relevant work experience which includes a work balance similar to a 9-5 internship and being expected to work ~40 hours per week. However, specific countries’ work hours may vary due to time zones.
Q: "How does housing work once in-country? Do students have to rent their own apartment, or will Ohio State / Office of Global Business provide housing for them?"
A: Upon being accepted in the program, the program fee students pay, depending on their location of choice, will include housing / shared accommodations near the city center, with a 24-hour resident director in the country to help during the process. The housing is typically shared apartments, or student dorms, with a kitchenette area. Students will be rooming with other OSU students on the program (no non-OSU roommates) and all OSU students will be in the same complex, though not necessarily on the same floor.
Q: "Does OSU / Office of Global Business help students with transportation once in country, and if not, how will that work?"
A: The program fee covers housing, shared accommodations, the internship placement, in-country activities, program orientation, and transfer from airport to housing, it does not cover costs associated with transportation in-city.
Q: "How competitive is the application process for the Fisher Global Internships program?"
A: When reviewing applications for Fisher Global Internships (FGI), we conduct a holistic approach and consider multiple factors, including the student’s resume, GPA, essay response, and work experiences.
Q: "What company will I be working for in my preferred location?"
A: Students who are admitted into the program will not know what company they will be assigned to until after going through the placement process with the in-country provider. Company assignments are based on major, qualifications, and if one has previous work/internship experience.
Q: "As an international student, will I be required to complete CPT paperwork?"
A: Yes, unless you have a qualifying exception. More information about CPT paperwork can be found on the International Student Resources page. Below are all situations in which students may need to complete CPT paperwork:
Situation | Is CPT Required? |
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Student inside of US, working for US company | Yes, CPT required |
Student outside of US, working for US company | Yes, CPT required |
Student outside of US, working for non-US company | No, CPT not required |
Student outside of US who does not have an active SEVIS record, working for a US or non-US company | No, CPT not required |
Q: "As an international student, am I required to take coursework during the internship?"
A: Yes, international students requiring CPT must enroll in the 0.5-credit hour BA 2191 course offered through the Office of Career Management during the term in which they are interning. Tuition fees will apply which are not covered by the program fee, and students are encouraged to plan accordingly and speak with their academic advisors before applying to the program.
Q: "I am currently scheduled for 18 credit-hours. Will I be able to add the 1 credit-hour BUSADM 4189 course to my schedule??"
A: Yes, students at 18 credit-hours just need to submit a credit-hour appeal with their academic advisor once accepted into the program. The Office of Global Business will add accepted students into the BUSADM 4189 course (students cannot add themselves). The additional credit hour may impact tuition costs, and students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor and review the Student Tuition and Fee Tables on the Registrar website to determine the actual impact on tuition.
Q: "Am I able to pay the program fee with money from a 529 account?"
A: Yes, payment with a 529 account is accepted and must be done via check through the following steps:
On the envelope, please note the recipient as Ed Ward using the address and information below:
Ed Ward
Fisher Shared Services
2100 Neil Avenue - 100 Fisher Hall
Columbus, OH 43210- On the check itself, please include the following information:
- Payable to: The Ohio State University
- Memo: [Ohio State name.#, Program Name, Location]
Jennifer Musser
Program Manager
Office of Global Business
Mason Hall 223
250 W. Woodruff Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA
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