Global Internship Programme

(core module)

Positions reopened (deadline: 26 Feb 2020)

A few positions have been reopened and the application deadline is 26 Feb 2020. Please refer to the reopened positions and details at this LINK.

The HSUHK Global Internship Programme (core module) offers a wide array of professional internship opportunities around the world. Many of these internship opportunities are provided exclusively to HSUHK students.

Programme Objectives

  • Empower HSUHK students to expand their horizons and develop skills such as the adaptability to another culture, communication and problem-solving skills.

  • Facilitate HSUHK students in enhancing their employability and standing out in a competitive job market, and in expanding their professional network.

Internship locations

Germany, Australia, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia


Target students

non-final year full-time UG student of HSUHK

Internship period

Summer 2020 (exact period is subject to employers’ requirements)

Stipend/ Allowance

Depends on different internship hosts (most internships are unpaid, while some employers may offer allowance)

List of Potential Internships

Internships vacancies are available in an array of fields and locations. Please view the latest list at THIS LINK

Students can indicate their top 3 choices in the application form.

Remarks to Students

  1. Students have to shoulder their own direct expenses e.g. visa application, round trip air ticket, daily transportation, accommodation, meals, etc.

  2. Students should arrange round trip air ticket, visa and accommodation by themselves.

  3. Travel insurance will be provided by the university during the placement period (excluding the period of personal travel)

How to Apply?

Prepare the following documents and upload them onto the online application form

(1) Resume in English (please check out our Career Guide for resume writing tips);

(2) Cover Letter (addressed to company of your first choice); and

(3) An essay on the below topic with 250 - 400 words in English:

"Please tell us the greatest challenge that you have ever faced in your life and describe how you overcame this challenge."

Application deadline is 18 December 2019 (Wed). No late submission will be entertained. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the first-round interview scheduled for 6 - 10 Jan 2020 afternoon.

Programme Timeline

Should you have any enquiry on the above, please contact Ms. Amy Chu at 3963 5559 or Ms. Sharon Tse at 3963 5097, or email to careers@hsu.edu.hk.

Financial Assistance Schemes

Eligible participants under the Global Internship Programme (core module) may apply for the financial assistance schemes provided by the university and the HKSAR government. Please click this link for details.


Should you have any enquiries regarding the finance assistance schemes, please contact the Student Finance & Resources Team of the SAO at sfr@hsu.edu.hk or 3963 5560.