Discover Co-op and Internships

Want hands-on learning? Co-op and internship programs provide valuable work experience during your degree. They're administered through individual faculties across campus.

  1. Co-op

  2. Internship

  3. Practicum

Internships for graduate students

Discover the value of participating in an internship specifically designed for graduate students. Not all internships are the same and they do not all have the same levels of skills. Explore the difference between a skills internship, a research internship and a program-required internship (such as a practicum).

Gain a competitive edge by participating in Transformative Talent Internships, where students experience meaningful career opportunities that are available. Internships highlight the tremendous value that graduate students can bring to the table, demonstrating the importance of advanced expertise and specialized knowledge.

Realize potential and tap into a world of possibilities through transformative internships. Embrace the opportunity to showcase knowledge, talent, gain invaluable experience, and make a lasting impact.

Student testimonial

Tasha Taylor, MPP Master of Public Policy provides a testimony of her experience

Career Tip

Make it your goal to be a great job seeker; if you focus on this, you will not only get a job but will also develop skills that you will use over and over again.

Faculty contacts

Faculty of Arts
artscoop@ucalgary.ca 

Faculty of Graduate Studies
gradintern@ucalgary.ca 

Faculty of Kinesiology
knespracticum@ucalgary.ca

Faculty of Science
science.internship@ucalgary.ca

Haskayne School of Business
careercentre@haskayne.ucalgary.ca

Schulich School of Engineering
ecc@ucalgary.ca