Information Technology Internships: Intern abroad in Seville, Spain
Enhance your skills in an ever-evolving industry with our Information Technology (IT) Internship Abroad in Spain. Improve your critical thinking, research and analytics skills, as you assist and learn to deliver effective tech solutions. Collaborate with IT firms, fintech companies and in-house tech teams and learn about the day-to-day dynamics of an IT role.
Internship Highlights:
- Test your theoretical knowledge of IT in real-world scenarios.
- Work to improve operational processes and efficiencies in your host organization.
- Help test, develop, and analyze new tech solutions.
Type of host organizations:
- IT firms
- Fintech companies
- In-house tech teams (public or private sector)
Internship details
Our IT internships in Seville, Spain, will give you the chance to grow your IT expertise. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from ongoing projects to better improve target user experience, client needs, and project management. What are the benefits of doing an internship abroad in Spain? You’ll gain international experience, grow your global connections and boost your chances of finding a job.
Our IT Internship is an in-country internship, with accommodation and select meals included. If you’re looking for an internship that’s closer to home, you can explore our remote IT internship options. These are online IT internships that you can take from the comfort of your own home
Real-world experience is essential for a successful career in IT. Our IT internships in Spain offer culturally immersive opportunities. You’ll dive into computer science and information technology and build confidence in the skills needed to thrive. Interns in Spain collaborate with local staff, supporting their efforts to provide technological solutions for their diverse clients.
The specific tasks assigned to interns during an IT internship abroad vary greatly. The types of projects depend on interests and skills in addition to level of experience and confidence in Spanish.
Tasks may range from developing and implementing IT solutions in programming, to software development, conducting research and testing, reviewing user experience, and more. Preferences are subject to availability and assessment of the intern’s level.
Spanish language proficiency is not a requirement to apply for an IT internship abroad. However, you should expect that a language barrier can still exist. We want you to feel confident from the moment you arrive in Spain. That’s why we provide 10 complimentary Spanish lessons with all internships in Spain. Spanish lessons are available in the first two weeks. If you would like more lessons, we can add them to your program at an additional cost.
In the first week of your IT internship, you should focus on settling in. We want to make this the best experience for you. So, make sure you’re asking questions and providing feedback during the introductory period. This way, your supervisor will understand how you’re progressing and how they can support you.
Typical Schedule
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A typical schedule for our IT internships is as follows - the standard workday begins at 10:00 AM and concludes at 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The schedule in Spain can be different from what you are used to. This also applies to their mealtimes - lunch breaks are usually around 2pm, and dinner is normally eaten between 9pm and 10pm.
Career Benefits
Information Technology interns learn from a qualified and experienced supervisor, and can be involved in:
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Helping improve operational processes and efficiencies in the organization.
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Maintaining, improving, and developing applications and websites.
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Website and software development.
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Using diverse software and tools to deliver on various business objectives.
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Testing and implementing new solutions.
Professional development opportunities:
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Deepen your understanding of how to support business objectives through delivering IT solutions.
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Enhance your analytical, coding and program development skills.
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Collaborate on a range of projects that utilize innovative tech strategies.
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Gain insight into how new technologies and systems are implemented in a business environment.
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Build your cultural competency, communication skills and confidence.
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Gain practical skills and boost your employability, with guidance from Intern Abroad HQ’s Experiential Learning Curriculum to support your learning and cultural intelligence.
Are you eligible for this internship?
Submit a free application so we can confirm your eligibility and check availability for your preferred dates.
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Academic credit available for all internships
Gain course credit from your college or university and meet your academic requirements when completing an internship abroad or remote internship program with Intern Abroad HQ.
Learn about course creditProgram fees
It’s free to apply for this internship. Once we have reviewed your suitability and accepted you onto this program, you’ll need to pay a deposit of US$499 to confirm your place. The remaining balance of your Program Fee (less your initial US$499 deposit payment) will be due no less than 60 days before your internship start date.
Duration |
Program Fee (USD) |
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| 4 weeks | $3,178 Equivalent to $113 /day |
| 5 weeks | $3,880 Equivalent to $110 /day |
| 6 weeks | $4,132 Equivalent to $98 /day |
| 8 weeks | $4,585 Equivalent to $81 /day |
| 10 weeks | $5,375 Equivalent to $76 /day |
| 12 weeks | $5,828 Equivalent to $69 /day |
| 16 weeks | $7,126 Equivalent to $63 /day |
| 20 weeks | $8,314 Equivalent to $59 /day |
| 24 weeks | $9,459 Equivalent to $56 /day |
- Airport pick-up
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country support
- Program orientation
- Dedicated support before, during, and after your internship
- In-country guidance for social and tourist activities
- Sourcing and securing your internship placement
- Personalization of your internship plan
- Coaching from your supervisor
- Documented portfolio of your experiential learnings
- Academic credit facilitation
- International reference letter
- Certificate of Internship Completion
- All in-country transportation
- Visa (if required), flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check
- Transfer back to the airport at the end of your internship program
- Personal spending money for snacks, drinks, public transport, laundry, and leisure activities during your free time.
- A deposit of $499 (approximately 499) is required to secure your internship
- European students who wish to receive Erasmus funding for their internship in Spain are encouraged to apply and outline their specific requirements.
- Balance of your Program Fee is due 70 days before your internship start date. The Program Fee payment can also be completed in installments through our Zero-Fee Payment Plan. Learn more.
- All payments attract a 5% transaction fee to cover international banking fees and currency charges.
- Terms and Conditions apply.
Spanish language lessons & internship schedule
To support interns with both cultural and language integration, all internships in Seville include Spanish lessons. You can choose between starting your placement in the first week, and take 10 hours of Spanish language lessons alongside your internship; or to take Spanish lessons exclusively for the first two weeks, and commence at your internship placement in your third week.
Learners may notice that the Spanish spoken in Spain has differences of accent, grammar, and vocabulary, compared to Spanish spoken in Latin American countries. For this reason, the classes provide value for people with different levels of experience.
Interns are encouraged to make a genuine effort to interact with the Spanish language. All Seville Internship Coordinators speak English, in addition to most direct internship supervisors. However, language barriers can be encountered in other aspects of your internship experience. Interns should be prepared for the very natural and normal frustration of not always understanding what is being said around them. Most interns are able to have a successful internship experience and it is essential to come prepared and willing to surmount a language barrier, as opposed to being intimidated by it.
Weekends and travel
During the internship schedule, interns have weekends available for free time. It’s almost impossible not to fall in love with a city like Seville, steeped in tradition and history, while at the same time, modern, vibrant and cutting edge. Embodying the best of Spain: scorching sun, passionate flamenco, citrus trees and romantically colorful buildings, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to things to see and do.
The Program Fee payment for all internships in Seville includes a guided tour to the three most popular and stunning attractions in Seville:
- El Alcazar: A beautiful, royal palace with a history spanning over 1000 years. It was formerly the site of the Islamic-era citadel of the city.
- Plaza de España and Parque Maria Luisa: An impressive masterpiece that took 15 years to build, the beautiful square that is not just one of the most famous and well-loved landmarks in Seville, but also in the entire country.
- Seville Cathedral: Built on the ruins of the old mosque, the Seville Cathedral is the world’s largest Gothic temple and the third largest temple in the world after St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City and St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
- La Giralda: The bell tower of the Seville Cathedral. It was built as a Mosque, and offers unique views of the city from the top.
Take advantage of these tours included with your program, get the chance to interact with other interns and students, and discover the sites that make this one of the most stunning and charming cities in Spain!
Arrival and Orientation
Internships in Seville are available year-round and begin every Monday. Exceptions to availability may occur when start dates are shifted to avoid public holiday disruptions or closed when the program has already reached capacity. The minimum duration requirement is 4 weeks up to a maximum duration of 24 weeks.
If you are sensitive to the heat, you may consider joining this program during the cooler months, November through early March. Summer temperatures are the hottest during May, June, July and August (usually above 95°F / 35°C and sometimes even reaching 113°F / 45°C). During the month of August, some placement activity may be slower than usual, since it is the prime vacation period for locals.
Airport pick up and accommodation are included in the Program Fee. Please note that all participants are advised not to book flights until they have first registered to confirm their internship placement.
The typical port of entry is the Sevilla Airport (SVQ). Upon arrival, interns will be met, greeted, and transferred to the accommodation. If you are planning to spend time independently in Spain prior to your internship and will not require an airport pick up, we can discuss alternative arrival logistics with you.
The accommodation is covered from the Sunday night before the Monday start date - interns are required to arrive no later than the Sunday before their Monday start date, as all orientations are held on Mondays.
The last night of the accommodation is the Saturday night of the final week, leaving interns free to depart on Sunday. Extra nights of accommodation can be arranged in advance, if requested, and are subject to availability.
Orientation covers important details for your internship, including introductions, information about culture, customs, rules, expectations, safety, language lessons, cultural excursions, and more. Your specific internship placement orientation will follow the general orientation, as you’ll be shown how to travel to and from your internship and be introduced to the team you’ll be joining. The Program Fee payment for all internships in Seville includes a guided tour to the three most popular and stunning attractions in Seville.
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Accommodation and WiFi
All interns in Seville are hosted in various homestay accommodations (which are typically located within apartment buildings). These are usually situated around the city center, where it is easy to access both the central office of the local team (where Spanish language lessons also take place) and the designated internship placement.
In most cases, interns will receive their own bedroom. However, some bedrooms may be shared with another program participant of the same gender. Any given homestay may accommodate up to 2 to 3 interns at any given time. Bathrooms and common areas are shared. Living is comfortable and WiFi is provided. Laundry is included - usually it will be done once a week.
If a commute is required (to either the internship placement or the central office) then the travel time is usually between 20 to 40 minutes, maximum. There are ample public transportation options to utilize (including mobile phone apps, which can be downloaded at the program orientation) such as buses, subway, trams, and taxis. The city is flat and the climate is typically very pleasant, so public bicycles are also available. Interns may also opt to simply walk during the daytime and enjoy the sights of the city!
Please note that the accommodation pictured in the photo gallery of this webpage is provided as an example. Since we work with more than one apartment, the exact accommodation that you’re assigned may differ from the photos. Rooms sizes vary.
Meals
Internships in Spain include three meals per day provided by the host family (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Please be sure to let us know of any specific dietary requirements that you have in advance (i.e. allergies and intolerances), so that we may ensure your hosts are aware and make recommendations. Adaptability is encouraged, as the meals provided are unlikely to reflect what you’re used to eating at home. If there are special snacks you like to have, please budget for them, so you can supplement the meals that are included with your own preferences for snacks and treats.
Locals do not typically have a heavy breakfast, so interns can expect items such as bread/pastries, spreads, fruit, and coffee (you may even try a delicious local espresso, served with condensed milk to sweeten it).
Lunch time in Spain is typically between 2 and 4 pm. This time is in line with the concept of “la siesta”, allowing time to rest and enjoy a relaxed mealtime - preferably with some pleasant company and conversation. Lunch is usually the heaviest meal of the day.
Dinner time in Spain is typically served later in the evening, usually between 9 pm-10 pm, due to eating a late lunch. Typical dishes may include ingredients such as noodles or pasta, seafood, rice, and in-season salads/vegetables.
If you choose to opt out of lunch or dinner, any day of the week, you should communicate this back to your host family. There are many excellent restaurants to choose from in Seville and they may offer special lunch menus for around €10). For dinner people typically have “tapas”, which range in price at restaurants from 10-30 Euros.
Essential country information
| Capital | Madrid |
| Population | 46.5 million |
| Languages | Spanish (official), Catalan, Galician, Basque, Occitan (co-official languages) |
| Currency | Euro (€ - EUR) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 |
Weather and climate:
Spain has a very varied climate, according to the geographical situation of different regions. Most of the country is considered to be within a Mediterranean zone, which is characterized by warm/hot and dry summers. However, areas with relatively high rainfall are considered to be oceanic climatic regions, rather than Mediterranean. The northern quarter of Spain, which is within the Atlantic region, falls within this oceanic climate category, where winter and summer temperatures are influenced by the ocean. The southeastern quarter of Spain has a semi-arid climate, where the dry season can extend beyond the typical summer season.
Seville has a hot Mediterranean climate, located in the southern “frying pan of Spain”, which is known for some of the hottest summers in Europe. Rainfall is rare and, generally speaking, Seville is considered to be Spain’s hottest city. The average annual temperature exceeds 68°F (20°C). From April, summer temperatures start to climb, when averages can reach above 95°F (35°C). Warm weather lasts through September. If you are sensitive to the heat, you may consider joining this program during cooler months. The colder months run from late November through early March. January is the coldest month, with an average low of 43°F (6°C) and high of 61°F (16°C).
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