Europe Internship Scheme

The Internship Scheme for Hong Kong Students in Europe (Europe Internship Scheme) is run by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) in Europe.

The Scheme aims to broaden the horizons of Hong Kong students, whilst strengthening interpersonal bonds to further the bilateral ties between Europe and Hong Kong. Please note that the vacancies are open to students at all universities in Hong Kong.

Internship locations
UK, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, Netherlands, Italy, etc.

Some of the Internship hosts in the past years (for reference only)
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Berlin (Germany), Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (UK), Bank of East Asia (UK), Grant Property (UK), Centre for innovation in Transport (Spain), etc.

Target Students
Full-time undergraduate students of HSUHK

Internship Period
Most internships are available during May – Aug 2025 with duration ranging from 4 – 12 weeks (exact period is to be decided by the internship host)

Stipend/ Allowance
Depends on internship hosts (some internships are unpaid, while some may offer allowance)

Current Vacancies
Please click here for the list of openings and the detailed job descriptions.

Remarks

Students have to shoulder their own direct expenses e.g. visa application, round trip air ticket, daily transportation, accommodation, meals, etc.
Students should arrange round trip air tickets, visa and accommodation by themselves
Travel insurance will be provided by the university during the placement period (excluding the period of personal travel)

How to Apply

Review the available vacancies and identify your top choices (max. 3 choices)
Prepare your latest CV in English. We strongly recommend that you prepare your CV using the sample provided in the Career Guide as a reference.
Write on the topic “What personal qualities do you have that will help you succeed in a global internship? in at least 100 words in English and save your essay in a MS word
Complete this online application form by 23 Feb 2025 (Sun).Please note that all applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore, please submit your application ASAP!

Financial Assistance
Eligible participants under the Europe Internship Scheme may apply for the financial assistance schemes provided by the university and the HKSAR government. Please click this link to check for the scholarship details and eligibility.

Career Development in Greater Bay Area

What is the GBA?

The development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), which comprises the two Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao, and the nine municipalities of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing in Guangdong Province, is accorded the status of key strategic planning in the country’s development blueprint. Having great significance in the country’s implementation of innovation-driven development and commitment to reform and opening-up, it also generates new impetus for growth to bring new development opportunities especially young people.

The objectives of the development are to further deepen cooperation amongst Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, fully leverage the composite advantages of the three places, facilitate in-depth integration within the region, and promote coordinated regional economic development, with a view to developing an international first-class bay area ideal for living, working and travelling.

For more details, please visit https://www.bayarea.gov.hk/.

The GBA provides different opportunities for young people to explore. To start with, let’s take a look at the below videos*, which tell you more about the Region in terms of Career, Entrepreneurship, Living and Study aspects.

*provided by Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation

Please stay tuned for our exciting programmes and activities.

Global Internship Programme(Overseas)

The HSUHK Global Internship Programme 2025 (Overseas part) offers a wide array of internship opportunities in various countries during summer 2025.

Internship locations
Kuala Lumpur, London, Osaka, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, etc.

Some of the Internship hosts in the past years (for reference only)
Federation University Australia, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Sydney Eisteddfod, Sydney Harbour Kayaks, Taylor’s University

Target Students
Full-time undergraduate students of HSUHK (non-final year students are preferred)

Internship Period
Most internships are available during May – Aug 2025 with duration ranging from 4 – 12 weeks (exact period is to be decided by the internship host)

Stipend/ Allowance
Depends on internship hosts (some internships are unpaid, while some may offer allowance)

Current Vacancies
Please click here for the list of openings and the detailed job descriptions

Remarks

Students have to shoulder their own direct expenses e.g. visa application, round trip air ticket, daily transportation, accommodation, meals, etc.
Students should arrange round trip air tickets, visa and accommodation by themselves
Travel insurance will be provided by the university during the placement period (excluding the period of personal travel)

How to Apply

Review the available vacancies and identify your top choices (max. 3 choices)
Prepare your latest CV in English. We strongly recommend that you prepare your CV using the sample provided in the Career Guide as a reference.
Write on the topic “What personal qualities do you have that will help you succeed in a global internship? in at least 100 words in English and save your essay in a MS word
Complete this online application form and submit the required documents latest by 14 Feb 2025 (Fri). Please note that all applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore, please submit your application ASAP!

Financial Assistance
Eligible participants under the Global Internship Programme may apply for the financial assistance schemes provided by the university and the HKSAR government. Please click this link to check for the scholarship details and eligibility.

External Programmes

To offer more diverse choices of internship experience, the SAO also helps in promoting overseas/ mainland internship programmes which are organized/ administered by external organizations.

Kindly note that the external organizers will take sole charge of the programme quality and delivery and it is likely that a programme fee will be charged. Please click on the below links for details.

Name of the Programme	Location	Internship Period	Early Bird Discount	Website
TalentLink - Lunaris Winter Internship Programme 2024	Singapore	Winter 2024	NA	Link
Project-Based Internship & Cultural Experience in Japan	Japan	Summer 2025	NA	Link
NYC CCIP Internships by FUSIA	United States	Summer 2025	NA	Link
The Bloom of Youth - Global Internship Program	Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, Taiwan and United Kingdom	Summer 2025	Apply by 30 Nov 2024 to get HKD$3,500 discount	Link

ASEAN Internship Scheme

The ASEAN Internship Scheme for Hong Kong Higher Education Students (ASEAN Internship Scheme) is run by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETO) in Singapore/ Jakarta/ Bangkok, which offers opportunities for HK university students to take up summer internships in ASEAN member countries.

Internship locations
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.

Some of the Internship hosts in the past years (for reference only)
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta (Indonesia), Kerry Logistics (Singapore), Puma Sports SEA Trading (Singapore), C&H Properties Pte Ltd (Singapore), Hong Kong Trade Development Council (Singapore), TechSociety Private Limited (Singapore), ASEAN University Network (AUN) Secretariat (Thailand), Penang Heritage Trust (Malaysia), etc.

Target Students
Full-time undergraduate students of HSUHK (non-final year students are preferred)

Internship Period
Most internships are available during Jun – Aug 2025 with duration ranging from 4 – 12 weeks (exact period is to be decided by the internship host)

Stipend/ Allowance
Depends on internship hosts (some internships are unpaid, while some may offer allowance)

Current Vacancies
Please click here for the list of openings and the detailed job descriptions

Remarks

Students have to shoulder their own direct expenses e.g. visa application, round trip air ticket, daily transportation, accommodation, meals, etc.
Students should arrange round trip air tickets, visa and accommodation by themselves
Travel insurance will be provided by the university during the placement period (excluding the period of personal travel)

How to Apply

Review the available vacancies and identify your top choices (max. 3 choices)
Prepare your latest CV in English. We strongly recommend that you prepare your CV using the sample provided in the Career Guide as a reference.
Write on the topic “What personal qualities do you have that will help you succeed in a global internship? in at least 100 words in English and save your essay in a MS word
Complete this online application form and submit the required documents latest by 6 Feb 2025 (Thu). Please note that all applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore, please submit your application ASAP!

Financial Assistance
Eligible participants under the ASEAN Internship Scheme may apply for the financial assistance schemes provided by the university and the HKSAR government. Please click this link to check for the scholarship details and eligibility.

Group Internship Programme

If you are interested in experiencing the beauty of Ireland alongside like-minded schoolmates while exploring career opportunities, come join us in the Bloom of Youth x HSUHK Group Internship Programme in 2025.

Programme Duration
6 weeks of internship

Suggested dates
June – August 2025 (The arrival and departure date will be the same for the entire group.)

Location
Dublin, Ireland

Programme fee
HKD36,400 per person
Apply by 30 Nov 2024 to get an early bird discount of HKD3,500

Eligibility

Full-time undergraduate students of HSUHK
Any academic field and year of study
18 years old or above

Programme Leaflet
Please click here.

How to apply
Please complete the online application form (LINK HERE) latest by 31 Dec 2024 (Tue), HKT 23:59. Please note that you will also need to submit the following documents via the online form:

- Write on the topic “What personal qualities do you have that will help you succeed in a global internship?” in at least 100 words in English and save your essay in a MS word
- Your CV in English in pdf format. We strongly recommend that you prepare your CV using the sample provided in the Career Guide as a reference.

Remarks: If you would like to enjoy the early bird discount, you need to complete our application form and the registration form of Bloom of Youth by 30 Nov 2024

Support from HSUHK
Students may apply for the Scholarship for Global Internship with an estimated disbursement of HKD$12,000 upon successful completion of the internship with the submission of reflection reports and attendance of pre- and post-internship activities.

Other Financial Assistance
Reaching Out Award

Enquiries
Ms. Winnie Chan
Tel: 3963 5275/ 3963 5560
Email: winniechan@hsu.edu.hk

Ms Tracy Lee
Tel: 3963 5459/ 3963 5560
Email: tracylee@hsu.edu.hk