Internship Fields
Gain IT Experience & Build Your Tech Career with an Internship Abroad
Technology is one of the most in-demand fields in the world, and international experience is one of the clearest ways to stand out in it. Working inside a real IT environment in another country gives you exposure to different technical approaches, work cultures, and problem-solving contexts that strengthen your skills in ways that a domestic placement simply cannot.
Placements are available in smaller companies and start-ups as well as in-house IT departments of larger companies and NGOs. Past interns have worked on programming, software design, web development, IT user support, and system maintenance. In Madrid, placements have included maintaining and improving internal processes, planning new technical products, and developing automated programs for data processing and reporting.
IT internships are available in Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, and Chile, with programs running year-round. A working level of Spanish is helpful for most placements, as day-to-day communication with supervisors and colleagues is an important part of the work.
An international IT internship gives you technical experience alongside the kind of professional and cultural exposure that makes you a more versatile and employable technology professional. Here is why IT students choose to intern abroad with Adelante:
Placements are in active professional settings where you contribute to ongoing projects, not just observe from the sidelines.
Working in another country exposes you to different technical standards, development approaches, and business environments that broaden your professional perspective.
Working in a Spanish-speaking tech environment develops communication skills and technical vocabulary that are increasingly valuable in the global tech industry.
IT employers value candidates who have demonstrated adaptability and the ability to perform in a professional environment across cultures.
Most Adelante interns receive academic credit through their home university, with full documentation support from our team.
A background in IT, computer science, or a related field is helpful for most placements. Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java, or SQL is a plus, and your specific skills will be taken into account when building your placement.
Information technology is a broad field, and our placements reflect that. Here is a look at the types of work our IT interns have taken on across their placements:
Some placements are within IT companies dedicated to creating programs or providing software services for other companies. Past interns have worked on software development projects across multiple programming languages, contributing to active codebases and development teams in a professional environment.
Web development placements involve contributing to the design, building, and maintenance of websites and digital platforms. These roles give interns hands-on experience with real projects in a professional setting, working alongside experienced developers and digital teams.
Some placements involve working within the IT department of a larger company or NGO, supporting system maintenance, IT user support, and internal process improvement. These roles give interns a broad view of how IT functions within a larger organization and what it takes to keep systems running smoothly.
In Madrid, some placements have involved maintaining and improving internal processes and planning new technical products. In one placement, an intern developed an automated program that gathered, processed, and formatted data from different sources to produce operational reports with minimal human involvement.
Destinations
Spain
Madrid has a growing and well-developed technology sector, with a wide range of companies and organizations that give IT interns access to a dynamic and professionally rich environment in one of Europe's major capital cities.
Spain
Barcelona is one of Europe's most active tech and startup cities, with a strong digital economy and a wide range of IT companies offering interns meaningful exposure to real projects in an internationally connected environment.
Spain
Seville has a developing technology community with a range of companies and organizations offering IT placements in a deeply immersive Spanish-speaking environment.
Latin America
Chile has one of Latin America's most active technology sectors, with a growing startup ecosystem and a range of IT companies that offer interns a distinct and professionally engaging Latin American experience.
Programs
Barcelona
Intern in Barcelona with housing, placement, and language classes included. Guaranteed placements across 30+ fields, programs starting monthly.
Madrid
Intern in Madrid with housing, placement, and language classes included. Guaranteed placements across 30+ fields, programs starting monthly.
Seville
Intern in Seville with housing, placement, and language classes included. Guaranteed placements across 30+ fields, programs starting monthly.
Viña del Mar – Valparaíso
Intern in Chile with housing, placement, and language classes included. Guaranteed placements across 30+ fields, programs starting monthly.
What’s included
Both our Internship Abroad and Study Abroad Programs are among the most affordable you’ll find. Explore a new country and gain meaningful internship experience that makes a difference, without being limited by your budget.
Enjoy your own private room in a shared city-center apartment, conveniently located near your placement, local life, and weekend adventures.
You’ll receive a signed contract from your host organization before you arrive. We have placed 100% of our candidates in one of their requested fields and stand behind that with a guarantee.
Your Adelante director builds your placement around your background, interests, Spanish proficiency level, and areas of interest. No cookie-cutter placements.
We help you identify and articulate the skills you’ve built abroad, an essential step in translating impactful international work into language that resonates on your resume, in interviews, and on graduate school applications.
Nearly every Adelante intern who needed academic credit has received it. We provide full documentation and can work with your home institution to meet their requirements.
How to apply
Fill out our simple online application. There is no fee to apply, and it takes only a few minutes to get started.
Eligible candidates receive a link to schedule a free, first assessment interview by phone or Google Meet.
We’ll learn about your background, areas of interest, Spanish level, and goals so we can start building the right placement for you.
In real time or within 1–2 business days, you will receive your interview results by email. Successful candidates receive an acceptance letter with clear next steps.
Confirm your spot within one week of acceptance with a $325 confirmation fee. This means there is no tire-kicking, and you are committed to going abroad. A second interview and full placement details follow soon after.
Once confirmed, you will receive a comprehensive Pre-Departure Information Packet with everything you need to prepare for your time abroad, including visa guidance if required, along with cultural prep.
Reviews
Read what past interns, students and volunteers say about their time abroad with Adelante.
Davidson College
Information Technology · Chile
I truly loved my experience in the program. I’m still kind of astonished at the amount of software development knowledge I gained in just over 3 months. Learning how to speak technical jargon in Spanish also made me confident that I can work in the software industry in any…
I truly loved my experience in the program. I’m still kind of astonished at the amount of software development knowledge I gained in just over 3 months. Learning how to speak technical jargon in Spanish also made me confident that I can work in the software industry in any Spanish-speaking country in the future. I’m grateful to Adelante for creating such an awesome internship abroad program, and I think the experience beat studying abroad by miles.
University of the People
Information Technology · Seville, Spain
I have been living the Spanish life! Everything is going fantastic, and I am having a wonderful time. I started my internship a few weeks ago, and it has been going well. My bosses are super nice and are encouraging me to explore the country and content. So far, I have only been…
I have been living the Spanish life! Everything is going fantastic, and I am having a wonderful time. I started my internship a few weeks ago, and it has been going well. My bosses are super nice and are encouraging me to explore the country and content. So far, I have only been to Cordoba, but it is a beautiful city. Next weekend, I am planning on going to Madrid because Friday is a holiday.
University of the People
Information Technology · Seville, Spain
I just finished making reviews on all three sites. Spain has been fantastic, and I am so sad that it is ending. I am not too good at remembering to take photos, but here are a few.
Applicants should have an interest in technology and at least a basic foundation in IT concepts such as programming, databases, or systems administration. Knowledge of languages like Python, Java, or SQL is a plus, but companies often match roles to your current skill level.
Prior IT experience is extremely helpful but not always required. Many companies accept candidates with strong academic backgrounds, coding skills, and an interest in technology. If you have coursework, projects, or certifications in IT, that can strengthen your application.
For an information technology internship, pricing depends on where you will be participating in the internship and how long you will be abroad. Pricing for our programs differs from country to country. Do you want to travel for 2 months or 6 months? This will change the internship program price as well. You can learn more about our pricing.
Housing is included in the program price. Adelante Abroad provides accommodations in a centralized location close to stores, metros, restaurants, and your internship placement.
No. All of our internships are part time and unpaid to comply with the labor laws in other countries. Our internship programs are put together to give individuals the opportunity to build their working skills in another country, improve their Spanish language skills, and travel.
Completing an IT internship abroad sets you apart in the job market. You’ll gain international experience, sharpen technical skills, adapt to new work cultures, and build a global network in the tech industry. All of these skills are highly valued by employers.
After you’ve been accepted into the program, our team carefully matches you with a host company based on your background, goals, and interests. Your internship placement will be finalized 1 month before your departure date, giving you plenty of time to prepare for your experience abroad.
Adelante Abroad has earned the trust of thousands of candidates worldwide through 25 years of guaranteed placements and life-changing experiences. Since 1999, we’ve specialized in providing affordable, customized internship and study abroad programs across Spain, Latin America, and Scotland, and we’re not a large, impersonal agency. We’re a team of seasoned travelers and international education professionals who’ve lived abroad ourselves and know what it takes to make your experience a success.
Every program is built around you: your goals, your values, your background. With in-country directors operating full-time in every city where we have programs, you’re never on your own. No matter where in the world you are.
Working in tech abroad gives you more than just technical experience. It gives you a new perspective on the industry, a stronger professional profile, and skills that travel with you wherever your career takes you. Apply today and let Adelante find the right placement for you.
