A group of muddy recent graduates take a break from planting rice in Madagascar during their volunteer abroad experience.

Work Experience Abroad for Graduates

Take your career development to new levels on our graduate opportunities abroad

Get the experience you need to drive your career forward after years of hitting the books on our work placements abroad for graduates.

On our opportunities for graduates, you can:

Add relevant, hands-on work experience to your CV
Learn directly from professionals, who also supervise your work
Put your studies and knowledge to practice in real-world settings
Conduct in-depth research for postgraduate studies
Hone critical soft skills like communication, planning, and problem-solving

Our opportunities abroad for recent graduates are safe and hassle-free - the Projects Abroad guarantee. Your project can be tailored to your exact requirements, and we work with you to ensure you get everything you need out of the experience and boost your employability. Furthermore, your project can help you stand out from the crowd during job applications and interviews, and we can provide you with reference letters when you return home.

You may also be interested in our brand new Gap Programmes.

"I never expected the incredible opportunities that I was about to have while working at the Projects Abroad Human Rights Office (PAHRO). I learned more in my month of interning then I ever could have imagined. It was the first time in my life I felt like I was doing tangible work, and at the same time, I was actually touching the lives of people." Emily D, Law and Human Rights in South Africa

Graduate Internships Abroad: What can I do?

Our internships are ideal for anyone looking for graduate internships. No matter which project you choose, you can expect a combination of:

Hands-on work experience
Real-world situations where you can test your skills
Guidance from a professional supervisor
Travel

Here are some of our most popular postgraduate internships:

Read a full list of our internships abroad.

Graduate work abroad gives you space to challenge yourself and do something entirely different outside of university.

Who knows, our work placements abroad for graduates could lead you down a new and exciting career path!

"Having spent many years studying, I was looking for some hands-on experience in the field and thought combining this experience with travelling would be a great way to celebrate my graduation." Sarah S, Nutrition in Fiji

A recent graduate interning abroad assists a local doctor during a medical outreach in Kenya.

Volunteer Abroad after University: What can I do?

As a volunteer abroad after university, you can use your time and energy to make a real difference.

All of our projects are built around achieving long-term goals guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). We champion Responsible Volunteer Travel and have policies guiding our work, so you can rest assured you’re part of an ethical experience.

Here are several of our most popular opportunities for graduate work abroad:

Volunteering after university can take your CV to new heights. The wealth of global experience and skills you gain, together with proving your adaptability and willingness to help others, is invaluable.

"As a recently graduated Marine Biologist, and someone who is passionate about marine conservation, I decided to join the Shark Conservation Project in Fiji to do my bit to help save sharks." Mark M, Shark Conservation in Fiji

Summer Programs for Recent College Graduates

Is your heart set on going abroad after graduating in May? All of our volunteer projects and internships run in June, July, and August (better still, they run year round!) so you can easily fit in a trip before you enter the working world.

You choose your own dates on a Flexi Trip, so you can decide how long you want to travel. No matter what else you fill your summer with - from filling in job applications to interviews - a Projects Abroad trip can fit.

Need more help?

Need more information on what kind of work you will do day-to-day? Our Project Experts are available to answer any questions you have about our projects:

01273 007 230

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