Frequently asked questions

Yes. Talanta’s placement guarantee is straightforward: if you do not receive an offer for an internship within your primary or secondary career field we will refund you in full.

We encourage companies to offer remuneration to interns, however a paid internship cannot be guaranteed.

In many cases, especially if you intern in a foreign destination where payment would violate visa & immigration laws, the internship will be unpaid. Even where immigration law does allow the internship to be paid, an organization may not offer any compensation.

Our goal is to find the best possible internship placements that provide our participants with the responsibilities, experiences, and skills needed for a successful future and this does not necessarily correlate with payment. Apply now to schedule your interview.

The fees vary depending on the destination and duration of the program. Check out our program fees for more details.

If you are accepted you will be required to confirm your place with an enrollment deposit of 800 GBP or 400 GBP depending on the program. 50% of the remaining fee is then due within 30 days of enrollment, and the remaining half is due within 21 days of having your internship role confirmed.

We believe that everyone should have access to first-class experiences, which is why we offer need-based and merit-based aid. For example, we offer a $500 discount for anyone who receives the Pell Grant. We also offer discounts for students at many of our partner universities. Please note that the discounts are applicable only to our in-person programs. Check out our Pricing page for more information!

Airfare, medical insurance, daily food and visa costs are not included in the program fees. Speak with your Admissions Officer about ways to finance these aspects of your experience.

All of our programs offer an option without accommodation with the exception of:

• London for June 20th or July 4th start dates.
• Dublin for June and July start dates.

We understand that plans sometimes have to change. That’s why we offer lifetime credit towards any of our programs at any time. This means that if you need to postpone your program or change your destination, all of the fees that you have paid will be credited towards your adjusted program. We are committed to helping you realize your potential with an internship program through Talanta, even when your plans change. Read our full terms and conditions for more information.

Applicants are accepted into our programs on a rolling basis. That being said, we recommend applying no later than 3 months before your desired start date for visa purposes. We do offer programs starting every month of the year, but keep in mind that starting dates do fill up far in advance. If your schedule isn’t flexible, apply as early as possible! Speak with your Admissions Officer about the best start date for you. All of our start dates are available on our destination pages.

Our international internship programs are competitive. Each career field and destination has a limited number of spots, and many have long waiting lists. For these reasons, there is a deadline to confirm your place within 7 days.

We have more applicants for our internship programs than places available, receiving over 30,000 applications every year. As a result of high competition, first-time applicants are given priority in our admissions process. We do not accept applications for the program within six months of a previous application. Applicants that are reapplying must demonstrate a continued commitment to their professional development, demonstrated on their CV/resume through additional academic, workplace or voluntary experience.

We accept applicants from every country in the world. We’ll consider you for any destination where you qualify for the visa. For specific visa information, please refer to the visa information provided on each destination’s page, or speak with an international Admissions Officer.

The summer program includes start dates in June and July. These are extremely popular start dates, and fill up far in advance. Speak with an Admissions Officer about the unique aspects of our summer program.

If you’re looking to secure your professional future at home, we offer valuable domestic internships in the USA, UK, China, and Australia. Take advantage of our library of professional training resources, CV review + interview prep, DDI assessment, a data-driven placement process in one of your preferred fields, 2 professional development workshops, and a personalized one-on-one career coaching session. Not to mention that our networking events & cultural excursions will have you meeting other international interns on our program, giving you more access to international networks and connections.

Internships at a specific company cannot be guaranteed. Speak with an Admissions Officer about the types of roles and organizations available in your chosen destination!

Our placement team will engage in a collaborative internship placement process with you and confirm your internship role around 45 days after you’ve confirmed your spot on our program.

Successful applicants are guaranteed a professional internship in their primary or secondary career fields. We are highly experienced in internship placement and pride ourselves on successful matches between our candidates and companies. All organizations that we work with are extensively vetted to make sure they provide a rewarding internship experience for our participants.

Our confidence in our program is demonstrated by our full money back guarantee – if you are not placed in your primary or secondary career fields, we will refund you in full – giving you peace of mind that you will have a fantastic internship experience abroad.

Although some knowledge of the native language is preferred, due to our extremely strong business links and partner firms, we are able to offer a variety of leading roles that only require English speaking capabilities.

In-person internships are generally full-time, intensive placements, between 35-40 hours per week. The company you complete your internship with will set your daily hours, but the majority of internships will take place between 9am and 5pm.

We offer virtual internships for 10, 20, 30 or 40 hours per week. You choose how many hours you can commit to depending on your schedule.

We work with universities around the world to assist their students with academic credit requirements. Please speak with your admissions officer about how to apply for credit.

All of the events and activities that we organize are optional. However, they are designed to help you get the very most out of your experience, both personally and professionally, so we always recommend attending!

Interns on our program have their own private bedroom, and share common spaces with other interns or international students, depending on the destination.

We can only guarantee housing for the duration of your internship program. If you would like to stay longer, please speak with your local program coordinator as far in advance as possible to see if there is availability for you to stay on after.

We recommend booking flights after your internship role and your visa are both secured. This is approximately 4-6 weeks before arrival (please note in peak times this may vary).

Before you depart from your home country, you will be sent a welcome pack that gives you all the information you will need to prepare for your arrival. When you arrive at the airport, you will be picked up by our trusted driver, taken to your accommodation. Our staff on the ground will invite you to a welcome orientation before your internship starts.

Most companies offering internships through us are flexible and open to changes, as long as you are responsible and respectful of their projects. If you know in advance that your timetable is likely to change during your program, let us know and we’ll make sure to match you with a flexible company.

A remote internship does not require international travel and therefore you will not be subject to immigration jurisdiction of the country where your employer is located in. If you wish to go overseas during your internship, you are solely responsible for ensuring your eligibility to work will not be compromised.

The minimum age is 16+. There is no maximum age & we regularly welcome experienced career changers

Only your academic advisor can answer this question. Start with Step 1 of the 5-step process above, and proceed from there. If you have questions for Talanta regarding our School of Record options, write to us at academic.credit@theinterngroup.com.

Generally, it is simpler and more common to earn credit from your own institution. However, you should work together with your academic advisor to answer this question, based on your school’s requirements, your own preferences, and the dates, details, and costs of each option.

The Forum on Education Abroad defines this as “a U.S. accredited institution of higher education that officially documents and awards credits for programs or institutions that are not accredited in the U.S.” The school of record verifies and documents the educational value of the program, and issues a transcript to students, documenting their completion of the “course” and the credits earned. The school of record charges a fee for this service. Talanta has a school of record; further details can be found below.

Possibly, but only your academic advisor can answer for certain.

No. In order to register for credit from a school of record, you must be currently enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning.

If you will not earn credit from your own institution, you may be eligible to enroll in Talanta’s transcript option.

With the transcript option, you pay a small additional fee to Talanta, and we will register you with Florida A&M University, an accredited public university located in the USA. After you have completed all of the program requirements, you will be eligible to receive a transcript from the university, showing that you have earned credit for completing our internship program.

You will pay a transcript fee of $450 to Talanta, in addition to your normal program fee. During the program, you will need to log in to our online course system (Moodle) to complete some assignments. After your program ends, Florida A&M will issue a transcript, showing that you have completed course number ISS 3940 at that university, representing a general internship.
The number of credit hours depends on the length of your internship placement. As always, be sure to speak with your academic advisor and confirm your institution’s requirements.

Talanta will be happy to communicate with your advisor at your own school to help determine if the school of record transcript option is suitable for you. Remember that only your own school can determine how and whether you receive credit, so don’t enroll in this option without prior agreement from your school. Please reach out to us at academic.credit@theinterngroup.com to begin this process.

You will need to determine the answer to this question in consultation with your academic advisor. In general terms: Your own university is usually the easiest option. The transcript option has a low cost, but some forms of financial aid may not cover the transcript fee.

Only you, in consultation with your academic supervisor and financial aid counselor, can decide which option is best for you.

You must tell your Admissions Officer that you are interested in academic credit, and you must make your final choice by the time you confirm your place in Talanta’s program by paying a deposit. If you wait too long after this date to make your arrangements, it may no longer be possible to satisfy all of the requirements.

If you are earning credit from your own institution, then your registrar or academic advisor can answer this question for you. If you are earning credit through the transcript option, Florida A&M University issues transcripts several times per year, coinciding with their academic calendar. The transcript issuance date may be up to several months after the end of your internship program.

Please email academic.credit@theinterngroup.com for more information on the FAMU school of record transcript option and the forms. You should be sure to show this information to your academic advisor before enrolling in the course.

We help interns acquire a local mobile phone SIM card upon arrival in order to stay in contact with our in-country team and their fellow interns, as well as to enable international communication in case they need to get in contact with family or friends quickly. If you are unable to contact them, feel free to call our offices and speak with one of our in-country staff members, so that we can connect with your son or daughter.

If your child is accepted into our program, they will need to confirm their place with an initial deposit equivalent to 800 British Pounds or 400 British Pounds for the virtual program, within 7-14 days of their acceptance, depending on when they apply. The number of places is limited, so the deposit reserves a spot in the program and allows us to begin the placement process with our partner companies and organizations. The deposit is also fully refundable if your child is not placed in their first or second-choice career field – giving them peace of mind that they will have a fantastic internship experience abroad. However, if your child withdraws from the program, the deposit will not be refunded.

Our in-country staff in each destination are comprehensively trained to ensure the health and safety of your intern during their time on the program. Our crisis management procedure has been custom-designed by Control Risks, and our staff are regularly trained and retrained on it. With this 24/7 support in country, we can assure you that the health and well-being of each and every one of the interns is of utmost importance and priority to us.

We recommend the following weekly budget for interns in these locations:

• London: £100-£200 (GBP)
• Madrid: €100-€200 (EURO)
• Dublin: €100-€200 (EURO)
• New York: $200-$300 (USD)
• Australia: $150-$250 (AUD)
• Hong Kong: $1000-$2000 (HKD)
• Bangkok: $100-$200 (USD)
• Tokyo: ¥15000-¥30000 (JPY)
• Colombia: $100-$200 (USD)