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Astana is Kazakhstan's capital: a planned city, home to an English-language financial center and the Astana Hub tech park.
AIP
AIP
Country
Kazakhstan
Local time--:--Length6 to 24 weeks
StartsAll year
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The short answers
Checked by the Asia Internship Program admissions team
Can I intern in Astana?
Yes. Kazakhstan is a new AIP destination, and we place interns with host companies in Astana. Programs run 6 to 24 weeks and can start any time of year.
How much does it cost?
See the full price table on the Kazakhstan page.
Where will I live in Astana?
Furnished housing near your workplace is included on Traveler (Standard: your own bedroom or a shared one, same gender only) and Pioneer (Premium: a private apartment to yourself, with your own bedroom and bathroom). Explorer interns choose where they live. Housing in Kazakhstan.
Do I need to speak Russian?
Not for work at host companies that use English. Daily life runs in Russian and Kazakh, so a few words and a translation app help.
Do I need a visa?
Visa assistance is included in every program. We confirm your visa route before you pay the deposit and prepare the documents your embassy asks for.
What it is like to intern here
Astana Overview
Astana became Kazakhstan's capital in 1997 and has been built up around that role ever since. Wide avenues, modern towers and government buildings line the center.
For interns, Astana is where policy, finance and tech meet. It hosts the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), which uses English common law and works in English, and the Astana Hub tech park for startups and IT companies.
Internship Opportunities in Astana
Internships in Astana are strongest in finance, law, consulting, technology and business development, often with organizations linked to the AIFC, international companies or the tech scene.
Russian and Kazakh are the languages of daily life. We look for host companies where English is used at work, and we match you on your field, your goals and your dates.
Astana Attractions
The Bayterek tower, the tent-shaped Khan Shatyr mall and the riverside parks are part of everyday life here. Winters are long and very cold, and summers are warm and bright, so the city changes completely with the seasons.
Almaty or Astana
Almaty is the business center; Astana, the capital, is home to the Astana International Financial Centre.
Low living costs
Day-to-day costs are low compared with most of Asia and Europe.
A placement few have
Few international interns have worked here yet, so it stands out on your CV.
Your internship experience
Build your professional network
Meet colleagues, managers and other interns from different countries and industries. These connections can lead to references, advice and future job opportunities.
Sharpen your skills in a real job
Work to real deadlines and standards in an international company. You improve how you plan, communicate and deliver, and get feedback that helps you grow.
Understand international business
See how companies work with clients, suppliers and teams across borders. That experience is useful wherever you build your career.
Plan your move
Housing, visa and prices
These are the same across the country, so they're on the country page.
HousingWhere you will liveFurnished housing near your workplace on Traveler and Pioneer, with photos of what to expect.See housingVisaWhat you need to enterVisa routes depend on your nationality and stay. Our team guides you through each step.See visa infoPricesWhat it costsFull price tables by program and length. You pay a deposit only once you're accepted.See prices
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Ready when you are
Your internship starts here.
It's free to apply. You only pay a deposit once you're accepted.