Internships in Chile

International Internship Programs in Chile

Placements are a great way to gain practical hands on experience in a different culture and perfect if you would like to take a gap year in Chile and spend it constructively.

Best Places to Find Internships in Chile

Where you go really depends on your area of interest and company. If you are planning to apply independently you should consider the following places:

Santiago
Pichilemu
Pucón
Valparaíso
Viña del Mar
Puente Alto
Antofagasta
Viña del Mar
Valparaíso
Talcahuano
San Bernardo
Temuco
Iquique
Concepción

Types of Placements

Internships are available with established local and international companies, where you can learn a lot hands on. There are various industries you can intern in which include:

Agriculture
Business & Finance
Biology
Conservation
NGO
Medicine and Healthcare
Hotel and Hospitality
Law and Human Rights
Media and Journalism
Marketing
Veterinary
Eco tourism and sustainability

Human Rights Internships

There are specific placements where you can help remote indigenous tribes like the Mapuche supporting and helping preserve their culture in the face of modern society. This will provide a fascinating insight into their culture and you will learn why this tribe and many others need help in the face of rapid development and natural habitat loss. There are also other programs where you can help womens rights or work directly with women who suffer as a result of discrimination or abuse at specially set up shelters located throughout the country.

Application Tips

If you re struggling to secure a placement you might want to consider studying abroad in Chile - most educational instuitutions have links with recruiters.
If you only speak English you should either improve your language skills before departing or book a Spanish course in Chile