Internships at USV

Work with Industry Studios & Build Real Experience

Level Up Your Career with a Paid Internship!

At University of Silicon Valley, we don’t just teach tech, games, and animation—we help with your career goals. Our paid internship program gives you the chance to work with real companies, on real projects, to obtain real hands-on industry experience.

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Why USV Internships?

Not all internships are created equal. Ours are paid, industry-connected, and designed to help you break into the world of game dev, animation, and digital tech.

Get hands-on experience

in your field

Earn money while you learn

(goodbye, unpaid internships!)

Work on real projects

for real studios

Make industry connections

that could lead to your next career

Many universities offer internships, but USV’s approach is uniquely game-centric, aligning with our real-world project studios model (Project X, MediaWorks, DataWorX). Your education at USV is more than theoretical—it is designed for real-world employment.

Meet Our Internship Partners

We’ve teamed up with some seriously cool companies to bring you exclusive, paid internship opportunities.

Endless Studios

Work on cutting-edge game dev products

MindLum

Get hands-on with XR, AR, and interactive media

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Glimpse

Help create mind-blowing animations and digital experiences

How to Apply

Your Internship Quest Starts Here 🕹️

Our application process is as easy as leveling up in your favorite RPG:

1️⃣ Check Eligibility – Open to Juniors, Seniors, and Alumni
2️⃣ Build Your Portfolio – Show off your best work
3️⃣ Apply Online – Click that “Apply Now” button
4️⃣ Crush Your Interview – Impress the pros
5️⃣ Start Your Internship – Get paid, gain experience, and have fun

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Available Internships

🔍 Current Openings

Check out the latest paid internship opportunities!

Game Developer Internship

3D Animator Internship

Game Designer Internship

View all openings and apply.

Student Resources

🛠️ Tools to Help You Win at Adulting

Resume & Portfolio Workshops – Get your application game-ready
Interview Prep – We’ll help you not sound like a robot
FAQs – Because we know you have questions

Contact us to help you build a plan and next steps towards obtaining your internship.

Success Stories

✨ From Intern to Industry Professional

Students often need evidence of career success. Check out Marcus’ story and how an internship from USV helped him land his next chapter in his career path.

View our alumni testimonials and success stories.

Hey, Employers! Want to Hire USV Students?

Looking for industry-ready talent? Our students bring fresh ideas, killer skills, and real-world experience to your projects.

👀 Partner with USV and get connected to the next generation of creative pros.

📩 Let’s Talk

Students seek real-world experience, and at USV, we make it happen. Through partnerships with top Silicon Valley studios and leading companies nationwide, we connect talented students with opportunities to work on real projects, gain industry experience, and build career-ready skills.

Questions? We Got You.

🚀 Not sure where to start? Still got questions? Contact us from our student resources page.

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