International Relations Office
International Internships (i-Intern)
To prepare NUS students for the demands of an increasingly globalised economy and interconnected international community, IRO offers international internships for students to practice their skills and knowledge in a cross-cultural workplace setting.
Click here for the list of faculty websites with other International Programmes/Opportunities.

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Cross-Cultural Internship Program (CCIP) Taking place in New York every summer from May to August, CCIP is an internship program emphasizing East-West cultural exchange and is designed for students who demand both a hands-on and cross-cultural experience. |
Application Period: Window 1: Closed! Window 2: Closed! |
European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2009, the Group’s 10th anniversary year, EADS - comprising Airbus, Eurocopter, Astrium and Cassidian – generated revenues of € 45.8 billion and employed a workforce of some 122,000. EADS is offering NUS Computer Engineering and Computing students the opportunity to be an intern at EADS Innovation Works (IW) facility. |
Application Period: Closed! |
Goldman Sachs 2012 Summer Analyst Internship Program The Summer Analyst Internship Program offers a unique opportunity to learn about the finance industry by working side-by-side with professionals on projects undertaken by the firm. Students interested in the programme will apply directly to Goldman Sachs, and should confirm all logistical arrangements with the firm before accepting their offer of an internship. |
Application Period: Closed! |
IARU Global Internship Program @ Yale University (For NUS students) The IARU Global Internship Program aims to provide IARU students with the opportunity to gain valuable international work experience by conducting high-impact research and projects in another member university. Such internships enable students to gain real insights into their host university and provide an exciting platform to build cross-cultural understanding. Yale University is offering internship positions at the Office of International Student and Scholars (OISS) and International Training Center for Global Infectious Diseases Research (ITC-GIDR). The internships will take place from 4 June – 10 August 2012 and 4 June – 30 July 2012 respectively. |
Application Period: Closed! |
International Internships in Cape Town, South Africa with Connect 123 Connect-123 facilitates internship, study and service learning opportunities for international undergraduate and graduate students and it has partnerships with over 300 local organizations in Cape Town in a wide range of fields including education, human rights, public policy, business, communications, entrepreneurship, healthcare, journalism, social work and sustainable development. With an individualized approach, students are facilitated programs in these fields, relative to students’ interests and skills. |
Application Period: Rolling Admissions |
International Internships in Mexico with Technológico De Monterrey Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) is the largest private university system in Mexico. The internship programme is offered by Campus Queretaro, and is designed to integrate professional practices and career-related experiences into undergraduate education. While not required, some knowledge of the Spanish language is desirable. Students will also take a course in Spanish language as part of the programme. |
Application Period: Closed! |
International Internships in the USA - Academic Internship Council The Academic Internship Council (AIC) is an international, non-profit, study-abroad organisation that places nearly 2,000 students in comprehensive and high-quality internships across a broad spectrum of industries. AIC endeavors to find the right match between students and host companies, offering advice (outside of internship work hours) on professional practice and cultural immersion. |
Application Period: Closed! |
International Internship Opportunities in the Himalayan Region of India The programme will be hosted by Global Student Consultants (GSC), a professional internship provider based in Palampur, India. GSC staff will secure internships based on a resume and statement of interest, and will provide orientation, internship oversight, room and board, and 24-hour emergency response in Palampur. While the working language of the internships is English, the introductory Hindi course is designed to facilitate cultural immersion. |
Application Period: Rolling Admissions |
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Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) - The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance – International IDEA – is an intergovernmental organization that supports sustainable democracy worldwide. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, IDEA has regional offices in New York, Latin America, Africa and Asia. IDEA offers one internship position of 3 months or longer at the Electoral Processes (EP) unit of the department of Design of Democratic Institutions and Processes (DDIP) in its headquarter office in Stockholm. |
Application Period: Closed! |
IOs and NGOs Internship Program through University of Geneva NUS and University of Geneva have teamed up to provide NUS undergraduate students opportunities to conduct 3 to 6 month internships at International Organizations (IOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) or Permanent Missions and Embassies in Geneva. |
Application Period: Closed! |
Next Step Connections (NSC) Internship Programme Next Step Connections (NSC) offers professional internships and other learning abroad educational programs in Asia for college students and young professionals since 2008. They organize tailor-made internships in the best companies in Asia. |
Application Period: Closed! |
NUS Summer International Internship Program in Paris (EUSA) European Study Abroad (EUSA), is an international, non-profit study abroad organization that places nearly 2,000 students in comprehensive academic internship programs each year spanning North America and Europe, and across a broad spectrum of industries. NUS Summer Internship Program in Paris provides unpaid academic internship placements in a variety of fields in Paris, France. EUSA strives to find the best fit placement for each of students. The highlight of the EUSA Summer Internship in Paris is a family home stay component which is designed to provide interns with opportunities to practice their French language daily and obtain first-hand exposure to French culture. |
Application Period: Now till |
Operations and Marketing Internships with Beijing Airport Inflight Kitchen (BAIK) BAIK (Beijing Airport Inflight Kitchen) is currently seeking short term interns from NUS BAIK is a flight kitchen catering meals to airlines flying to Beijing. With staff strength of about 800+, they prepare about 20,000 meals a day to 40+ airlines including SIA, BA, MH, Etihad, Qatar, Air Canada, China Southern and China Eastern. Besides the air catering business, they are also venturing out to capture a slice of the F&B business in Beijing, operating a number of cafes and providing a central kitchen concept to restaurant chains. Each year, they also market and sell their brand of moon cakes which garnered sales of about S$1.2m this year. |
Application Period: Closed! |
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) is now offering NUS students an exceptional opportunity to participate in their prestigious internship program. TWC internship programs range from advocacy, service and arts programs to political and business programs. |
Application Period: Summer: Closed! Fall: Closed! Spring: 5 Oct 2012 |