Funded Leave-Term Internships

 

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Dartmouth interns contribute to the success of many AUK departments while gaining valuable professional experience.

“I’ve never felt like I belonged to a community more in my life.” -Mia Iqbal ’21, Intern (right)

“I’ve never felt like I belonged to a community more in my life.” -Mia Iqbal, Intern (right)

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Internships offer students unique exposure to international higher education through placements in academic and administrative departments.

 

Applications Open for  2026-2027 internships. Apply Here!

Deadline: February 1

Decisions announced: March 1

Travel in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027

Visit our table at the Internships Fair on January 13, 2026 from 12-2pm in Collis!

Application requirements:

  1. Essay (500-1000 words) - see application form for full details.
  2. Updated resume (Need help polishing your resume? Make an appointment with the Center for Career Design)
  3. Transcript (unofficial is fine)

About the Program

All undergraduate majors welcome - AUK offers internships in administrative offices and academic departments across three colleges: Arts & Sciences, Engineering & Applied Sciences, and Business & Economics. Internships are customizable to align with your personal and professional goals.

Slots available:  4 (two per term)
Duration: 9 weeks (minimum duration 8 weeks)
Terms offered: Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Funding: $4,500K + vetted lodging in a furnished apartment near campus (a $2000K+ value)

Internships at AUK allow Dartmouth students to gain professional experience in an international location while contributing to the growth and development of a liberal arts university in a key part of the world. 

Fall interns are typically in Kuwait from mid-September until just before the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. Spring interns are typically in Kuwait from mid-March through the end of May. 

Students may also audit a course with instructor permission. There are opportunities to participate in other activities to deepen their understanding of Kuwait and the region.

Past Placements

  • Various academic departments supporting faculty research, including international relations, computer science, engineering, social and behavioral sciences, and the intensive English program. 
  • Various Centers supporting students and faculty: Writing Center, Counseling Center, Center for Teaching Excellence
  • International Programs Office
  • Office of Alumni Affairs and Career Development
  • Office of Student Life
  • Office of Research and Grants
  • Library - Oral History Project

 

 

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