Internships
The internship is a core part of the MGA program. At the Munk School, you will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience in top-tier corporations, international and national institutions, and civil society organizations.
The summer internship program is a 10-16 week placement that puts you at the centre of global affairs, giving you an opportunity to apply and develop your interdisciplinary knowledge and skills.
Our dedicated Global Internship Manager supports students in securing their internships through strategic professional development programming and one-on-one career support. You will have the opportunity to work with our MGA internship partners or to find your own role with the support of the MGA team. Past MGA internship partners have included the World Bank, OECD, UNICEF, Global Affairs Canada, Manulife, KPMG, and the UN Environment Program (UNEP), among others.
For questions about MGA Internships please contact our Global Internships Coordinator at mga.internship@utoronto.ca.
Yunji Hwang, MGA/MBA '25
"My internship was at the Global Education Cluster at UNICEF, Geneva. My role focused on advocating for education in emergencies. I developed strategic management skills by creating and leading the communication plan for the Annual Meeting in Nairobi, where I learned how to create engaging content and execute a social media strategy aligned with the meeting’s objectives. This critical skill is one I continue to use today, both in my professional and personal life. The highlight was organizing the Annual Meeting in Kenya, where I had the chance to not only open the last day of the conference but also meet global experts united in delivering quality education to children. Learning from practitioners who witness these crises firsthand was eye-opening, and I discovered my love for dynamic teamwork and cross-sectoral collaborations. This experience confirmed my passion for humanitarian response and global development, bringing me closer to my goal of managing global development projects and eventually starting my own social enterprise."