University of Toronto’s partner – Masaryk University – offers you a summer internship program in Czech Republic through the CzechMates Internship program, an opportunity to gain valuable work experience, while living in Brno, Czech Republic. Students are expected to work 200 hours over 8-10 weeks, plus attend a mentored seminar.
Career fields: Journalism (sports, broadcasting), Marketing, Public Relations, Information Technology, Business, Strategic Communication, Video Game Design, Visual design, International Relations, NGOs, Food Sciences and Kinesiology
What the program includes:
- Internship
- Accommodation in Brno
- Breakfasts
- Transportation for the weekend trips (Prague, Vienna, Budapest)
- Accommodation on weekend trips
- Academic trips
- Opening and Closing receptions
- Culture activities around Brno
- Support from Masaryk staff
Program Costs & Funding
Please note that the internships are typically unpaid. U of T Students receive a discount of 400 Euros. An additional 100 Euro discount is offered to students who apply by January 1, 2026.
Students can also apply for the needs-based IE+ Award through CIE.
Co-Curricular Record
This experience is Co-Curricular Record (CCR) approved. Requirements for getting the CCR verified will be sent to successful applicants. For questions, contact global.el@utoronto.ca.
Application process
Apply through the Masaryk CzechMates application portal using your @mail.utoronto.ca email address. Nominated students will be contacted by both Masaryk University and the UofT Global Experiential Learning team.
All nominated students are required to complete the UofT Safety Abroad requirements before travelling. Students will not be eligble for funding if they do not complete these requirements.
By applying to the CzechMates Internship, you acknowledge that your information will be shared with U of T for processing and follow-up as needed.
Before applying, please reach out to info@czechmates.org for a consultation.
