🇪🇸 Málaga, Spain · US University Students

Intern abroad.
Launch your career
in Spain.

Real internships at real companies in Europe's fastest-growing tech city. Spanish immersion, career mentorship, and the kind of résumé differentiation that lasts a career.

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320
Days of sunshine/year
1,200+
Tech companies in Málaga
60%
Cheaper than London
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The kind of companies you'll intern at

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Tech Startups & Scale-Ups
20–150 person companies where you'll own real work. SaaS, product, software dev, data engineering. Málaga's Parque Tecnológico alone hosts 600+ companies.
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Digital Marketing Agencies
Content, SEO, social media, paid ads. English-native US students are genuinely valuable here — especially for agencies serving international or US-facing clients.
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Business Development & Ops
Strategy, market research, operations, project management. Great for business and economics students who want real commercial exposure in a European market.
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Design & UX
Product design, UI/UX, motion, brand — Málaga's creative industry is growing fast alongside its tech scene. Strong portfolio potential in a city built on aesthetics.
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Tourism Tech & Hospitality
Málaga's tourism industry is increasingly tech-forward. Hotel groups, travel platforms, and experience companies need operations, marketing, and data interns.
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1,200+ Companies in Málaga
Google, Accenture & Vodafone all chose Málaga for major European hubs. The ecosystem around them — startups, agencies, service companies — is where your internship will be.
Why Málaga

Spain's Silicon Coast — and it's just getting started.

Forget Barcelona's prices and Madrid's crowds. Málaga is where Europe's most ambitious companies are building right now — and where your career can too.

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Real Tech Ecosystem
Google, Accenture & Vodafone all chose Málaga. So did 1,200+ startups and scale-ups.
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60% Less Than London
Student housing from €450/mo. Great coffee for €1.20. A city that feels like a reward.
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320 Days of Sunshine
Beach within walking distance. A Mediterranean lifestyle students actually remember.
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English-Friendly
Most tech companies operate in English. No fluency required — but Spanish gets added for free.
What makes Málaga different from other study abroad cities
Barcelona is saturated. Málaga is where the serious companies are building — Google chose it for their EMEA hub, not Barcelona.
Real internships, not coffee runs. You'll work on actual projects at companies that hire because they need you.
Your budget goes further. What costs €800+/month in Barcelona costs €450 in Málaga — same quality of life, fraction of the price.
You won't feel alone. Large international community, English-friendly companies, and a Soltern team on the ground 24/7.
It looks great on a résumé. EU work experience + a fast-growing tech city = differentiation that follows your career for years.
Programs

Choose your experience level.

All programs include housing, Spanish classes, internship placement, and 24/7 on-ground support. Academic credit compatible.

4–6 Weeks · Summer
Summer Immersion
$2,500 / all-inclusive
  • Part-time internship placement
  • Spanish crash course (6hrs/wk)
  • Company visits & workshops
  • Housing in student residence
  • Cultural excursions included
  • Ideal for sophomores & juniors
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3–4 Months · Semester
Semester Abroad
$4,500 / all-inclusive
⭐ Most Popular
  • Full-time internship placement
  • Academic credit compatible
  • Spanish language classes weekly
  • Housing + visa support
  • Career coaching & mentorship
  • Progress reporting for your university
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6–12 Months · Custom
Extended Placement
Custom / paid roles available
  • Paid internship placements available
  • Advanced visa support
  • Premium housing options
  • Career acceleration coaching
  • Portfolio development
  • Best for recent grads & career changers
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💡 Compare to study abroad: A typical semester program in Europe runs $8,000–$20,000. Soltern is all-in at $4,500 — with a real internship instead of just classroom credit.

The Process

From application to first day in Málaga.

1
Apply in 10 minutes
Fill out the short form below. Tell us your field, goals, and when you want to go. No essays, no GPA minimums.
2
Screening call
We hop on a 20-minute call to understand your goals and make sure Málaga is the right fit. You get to ask us anything.
3
Get matched
We match you to a company in your field. You see the profile before anything is confirmed. You choose.
4
Arrive ready
Housing arranged before you land. We meet you, orient you, and get you settled within 48 hours. Then the real adventure starts.
A Day in Your Life

What your internship actually looks like.

Real work, real city, real experience. Not coffee runs and filing papers.

8:30am
Coffee on a terrace
For €1.20. Mediterranean sun before 9am. You'll get used to it quickly.
9:00am
At your internship
Tech startup, marketing agency, or business dev role — depends on your match. Real projects, real deadlines.
2:00pm
Actual Spanish lunch
Not a desk sandwich. Menú del día for €10–12: three courses. This is non-negotiable in Spain.
4:00pm
Back to work
Wrap up your project, prep for tomorrow, debrief with your mentor.
6:00pm
Spanish class (twice/week)
Two hours of structured language learning — included in your program fee.
8:00pm
Dinner, exploring, living
Beach, old town, tapas with other interns. The part study abroad brochures actually get right.
What You Leave With

More than a trip abroad.

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A real job title on your résumé
Not "study abroad participant." An actual internship title at a real company — with an employer reference letter to prove it.
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Academic credit
We provide all documentation your university needs to grant credit. Talk to your Study Abroad office — most approve without issue.
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Functional Spanish
Weekly classes plus full immersion. You won't be fluent in one semester — but you'll be conversational, and that matters.
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A European network
Colleagues, mentors, and friends across the EU. The kind of relationships that open doors years later.
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Career clarity
Working a real role in a real city gives you perspective on what you actually want from your career — priceless before you graduate.
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An experience you'll talk about forever
Students who do this program consistently say it's the best decision they made in college. We'll let them tell you that themselves.
FAQ

Questions students and parents ask.

Do I need to speak Spanish?
No. Most placements operate in English. Spanish classes are included in every program to accelerate your learning while you're there.
Can I earn academic credit?
Yes — we provide all documentation your university needs. Check with your Study Abroad or Career Services office. Most approve without issue.
Is housing included?
Yes. All programs include housing coordination — arranged before you land. Options range from student residences to shared apartments.
Do I need a visa?
US students under 90 days don't need one. For semester programs, we guide you through Spain's student visa process step by step.
What fields can I intern in?
Tech, digital marketing, business development, design, data analytics, hospitality, finance, and more — all within Málaga's growing ecosystem.
Is it safe?
Málaga is one of Spain's safest cities with a huge international community. We meet you at the airport and provide 24/7 on-ground support throughout.
How much does living cost?
Housing is included. Beyond that: food €200–300/month if you cook some meals, transport €20/month (bus pass). Far cheaper than Barcelona.
Is there support if something goes wrong?
Yes — 24/7. Antonio and the Málaga team are directly reachable throughout your program. You're never figuring it out alone.
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