Program Overview

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Global Education Oregon

The Global Education Oregon program offers students a unique opportunity to gain professional experience and industry exposure in one of the world's most significant cities, London. The program is designed to connect academic study with real-world experiences, providing full-time international internship opportunities to students in various career fields.

Program Overview

The GlobalWorks Internship in London, United Kingdom, is a personalized internship program that brings students out of the country and into the workplace. The program is open to students of all academic standings, from freshman to graduate level, with a minimum GPA of 2.75. There is no language requirement for the program.

Location Overview

London is one of the most global and dynamic cities in the world, offering endless opportunities for students to discover new art, food, culture, and history. The city is facing unprecedented changes in its relationship to Europe and its place in the modern economy, making it a fascinating time to intern in London. Every industry is bustling in London, with endless opportunities for students to explore a new place and themselves.

Internship Career Fields

The GlobalWorks Internship in London offers students the opportunity to intern in a variety of career fields, including:

• Art + Design
• Business + Accounting
• Computer Science + Information Technology
• Education
• Environment + Sustainability
• Journalism + Communications
• NGO + Nonprofit
• Social Science
• STEM + Healthcare

Why Intern in London?

London offers interns a unique opportunity to gain essential professional experience and industry exposure in one of the world's most significant cities. The city is home to the headquarters of many well-known global companies, making it the ideal location for an international internship. Students interested in fields such as business, communications, fashion, and finance thrive in London's fast-paced setting.

Dates and Deadlines

The program offers various terms, including Winter Quarter, Summer, Fall Quarter, and Spring Quarter. The deadlines for each term are as follows:

• Winter Quarter 2026: September 1, 2025
• Summer 2026: January 15, 2026
• Fall Quarter 2026: May 15, 2026
• Spring Quarter 2026: December 1, 2025

Academic Details

Students will enroll in two asynchronous courses: OGWI 188: Intercultural Communication (1 or 4 credits) and OGWI 488: Internship (8 credits). The courses are online and asynchronous, with no in-person lectures.

Housing Description

Students in London will stay in student residence-style housing located in Zones 13, with easy access to Central London via public transport. The housing includes amenities such as Wi-Fi, bed linens, laundry facilities, and a fully equipped kitchen, as well as 24/7 front desk security.

Budget and Price

The estimated program costs vary by term, but include:

• GEO Program Fees: Tuition & Fees (9 or 12 credits), Housing, UO Study Abroad Fee, Insurance
• Estimated Additional Expenses: Estimated International Airfare, Estimated Food and Personal Expenses, Estimated Local Transportation, Estimated Travel Nurse/Immunizations, Estimated Visa Fees, Estimated Cost of Obtaining Passport

Cancellation Policy

The GEO Cancellation Policy is effective from the time a student agrees to pay their non-refundable program deposit or electronically signs the program commitment form. The policy outlines the cancellation penalties, which vary depending on the date of cancellation.

Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).