Queen's Undergraduate Internship Program

The Queen’s Undergraduate Internship Program (QUIP) provides you with a 12 to 16 month accredited work experience. Due to the longer work term (compared to a 4-month co-op), you have an opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way and employers are highly motivated to maximize their time and investment.

QUIP internships are competitively paid, professionally supervised, career-related positions designed to offer second or third-year students the opportunity to learn about current advances, practices and technologies in business and industry. In return, you’ll bring to the workplace creativity and a fresh approach, a high level of enthusiasm and commitment, a drive to succeed and a pronounced willingness to learn.

Why pursue an internship?

Whether you are trying on a career for size, establishing a competitive edge, or enhancing your degree, a QUIP internship will allow you to:

Take a break from academics and test drive a career in your field of interest
Earn a competitive salary (ranging from $30-$55,000)
Add the “Professional Internship” designation to your degree
Learn and develop the skills employers want from new graduates
Return to your final year of studies with renewed energy and deeper understanding of course materials
Make connections with industry leaders, other interns, and become an ambassador for incoming interns

Information Sessions

Why register for QUIP?

Registering for QUIP provides you with:

Exclusive access to the QUIP job board and cross-industry employers hiring students for start dates in May, September, and January
Freedom to decide when you want to start, which opportunities to apply to, and which offers to accept
Relevant resources and support from a dedicated team of QUIP coordinators to offer you the support you need, provide you access to internship job search skill development, one-on-one advising, and more

Registering for QUIP is easy:

Download the Faculty of Arts and Science Registration Form
Follow the steps on the “How to Register for QUIP” tab on the Career Services QUIP website

If you are a computing student, please visit the School of Computing's QUIP page.

Key Dates and Program Timeline

Wondering what the QUIP process looks like? Below is an example of a typical pathway to a QUIP internship.

Attend an Information Session about the Queen’s Undergraduate Internship Program
Register for QUIP
Sign up and attend the required QUIP-specific workshops prior to applying to positions
Consider booking an advising appointment with a QUIP Coordinator to receive support with resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, internship search strategy, and offer decision making should you need it
Check the QUIP job board regularly to browse up-to-date opportunities and apply
Follow job application procedures as outlined in each job description
Attend interviews as requested by employers

Internships start in May, September, and January, but registration for QUIP is ongoing. We recommend registering as early as possible to maximize the time available for attending workshops, one-on-one advising appointments, and exploring internship opportunities.