The International Co-op Program (ICP) combines rigorous culture and language preparation with a paid co-op experience abroad. ICP students take a required set of ICP courses then complete an eight month international co-op in the spring and summer prior to senior year. Students are awarded an ICP certificate for completion of this program. Applications submitted by the semester App Deadline will be processed within the first month of the following semester. It is recommended that students apply as soon as possible to ensure that they can fit in all required ICP coursework prior to departure. Students may apply up through the summer of their sophomore year.
Students who complete the University of Cincinnati's International Co-op Program:
- Gain second language and cultural competency through immersive international work- and classroom-based experiences.
- Work in a professional environment outside the U.S., with the responsibilities of a co-op student.
- Gain a competitive edge for full-time employment with global organizations with potential for promotions and international assignments.
- Develop cross-cutting skills that enhance professional performance in both domestic and international settings.
As a student in the International Co-op Program, you will:
- Take a course that introduces concepts related to living and working in a new culture (PD2010).
- Complete 8-10 credit hours of language coursework. Students consistently say that being able to speak the local language is one of the most valuable elements of the program.
- Live and work abroad for up to eight months in a role comparable to a student co-op assignment in the U.S.
- Take course designed to support students through navigating re-entry, reverse culture shock, and the reflection process of their experience abroad (PD3005)