Internships in China

Almost 30 years ago China began the process of economic reform taking the country on a path from a poor and introspective communist backwater, to one of the world’s most important economies. China’s influence on the world economy cannot be overstated. Chinese companies now own some of the world’s most famous brands, while goods manufactured in China now fill Western households. China’s remarkable development has an impact on people all over the globe. There is no better way to get a glimpse inside real China than to work in a company or organization located there.

The Study Asia Internship Program gives students and recent college graduates entry into Asia's leading organizations and ensures that they will receive training compatible with their employment and/or educational history. Internships are generally unpaid and are 36-40 hours per week for full-time placements and 10-20 hours per week for part-time placements. These internships are an invaluable learning experience for students of all academic disciplines and are project-based, meaning students will work on a specific project for the duration of the internship.

Students participating in either the Shanghai or Beijing semester programs have the option to undertake a part-time internship in conjunction with their academic studies. Students will be placed in an internship that matches their academic or personal interest needs as closely as possible. No matter the assigned internship, students consider the opportunity to immerse oneself into daily Chinese working life a highlight of the program.

Program Highlights

Full-time internships during the semester or summer in the field of your choice available
Part-time internships available for students spending a semester with our Chinese partner universities
Internships are custom-created in order to provide you with the most valuable experience during his or her time abroad
A dedicated Internship Coordinator based in the U.S. works with interns throughout the entire internship placement process, answering any questions or concerns
We work closely with internship placement partners in China throughout the placement process and work closely with the student throughout the placement process
Optional academic credit obtainable through your U.S. university
Guaranteed accommodation in Beijing or Shanghai
Comprehensive on-site orientation upon arrival, including an introduction to transportation, business and cultural protocol, and program participant and staff introductions