Global Internships in Hong Kong
Welcome to the skyscraper city and one of the world’s most significant financial centers. Hong Kong is a hub of business but also of art, culture, political advocacy, cuisine and much more. “The Vertical City,” as it is sometimes known, Hong Kong has a large English-speaking population and a world-class convenient transportation infrastructure making it the perfect city to gradually move out of your comfort zone.
Why Hong Kong
English-language internship opportunities are abound in Hong Kong from innovative start-ups to global organizations, multinationals, and NGOs in a variety of industry sectors. As an intern in Hong Kong, your internship could range from Business, Finance and Accounting to Community, Health and Education such as community services or children’s services. Hong Kong’s strategic location in the heart of Asia and its use of English for business and legal communication makes this bustling city an ideal location for a successful internship experience.
"What is unique about Hong Kong is the international influence: It's a young city full of fascinating people. Due to its speedy development and entrepreneurial spirit, it attracts an eclectic mix of individuals and that's what makes it exciting--here, anything and everything seems possible." -Lucy G., The Telegraph
Priority Application Deadline: Friday, December 6, 2019. Applicants are selected, upon successful interview, until program is full. Please check out the full program timeline.
Yes, you can afford it! You may be eligible for a scholarship or to use your financial aid. All students accepted into the program are eligible to apply.
Internships in Hong Kong: May 31 - July 25, 2020
Your exact internship is determined through a personalized one-on-one placement process as part of the application to the program that matches your career goals, interests and level of experience. Hong Kong internship placements are competitive and for many fields require some experience in the discipline. Students wishing to intern in Hong Kong should demonstrate academic rigor and adaptability. Sample internship placements may include:
- Business Finance and Accounting: financial services, actuarial science, accounting, consulting, recruiting and real estate
- Communications, Media, and Event Management: news, magazines, advertising, publishing, marketing, tour operations, and public relations
- Community, Health, and Education: schools, community services, and children’s services
- Research, Science, and Technology: universities, government agencies, engineering, hardware, software, and web development
- Social Good: economic development, NGOs, microfinance, public health, social entrepreneurship, and social work
Your placement advisor works one-on-one with you to find an internship that matches your career goals, interests, and experience level. You are guaranteed an internship placement in your country of choice. However, some fields are challenging to find internship placements in, especially if your experience is limited. This program is recommended for students who want to gain professional work experience and build their intercultural skills in their fields of interest but are open to alternative placements if their first-choice field does not offer a placement.
Program Fees
The fees to participate in this program are broken down into 1) program fees, which cover housing, advising, internship placement, orientations, cross-cultural activities program, professional development support, international medical and accident insurance and a variety of support services while abroad; 2) tuition (paid to Skyline College), for a three-unit degree-applicable course required for all Global Internship participants
| Domestic Students | International Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee | $5,965 | $5,965 |
| Skyline College Tuition | $138 | $846 |
Out-of-Pocket Expenses
In addition to the program fees and tuition outline above, you will need to budget for your out-of-pocket expenses. Below are estimated expenses; however, actual expenses will vary depending on your lifestyle and spending habits.
| Estimated Expenses | Amount |
|---|---|
| International Airfare and Transportation | $1,000 |
| Meals | $1,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,000 |
| Total Estimate Out-of-Pocket Expenses | $3,000 |
Program Eligibility
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher (please note that certain majors may require a higher GPA; please inquire during your advising appointment)
- Have completed a minimum of 30 units of college level coursework prior to program
- It is your responsibility to obtain any necessary travel documentation for your program destination (i.e. passport, visa, etc). Your internship provider (AIC) works with each student to complete visa paperwork as needed. This may require you to pay fees of up to a few hundred dollars depending on the type of paperwork required.