Internship in
Shanghai
Guangzhou is South China's center for trade and manufacturing, home of the Canton Fair. Most placements in China will be in Shanghai; Guangzhou is possible depending on your field.
AIP
AIP
Country
China
Local time--:--Length6 to 24 weeks
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At a glance
The short answers
Checked by the Asia Internship Program admissions team
Can I intern in Guangzhou?
It's possible. China is a coming-soon AIP destination. Most placements in China will be in Shanghai, and Guangzhou is possible depending on your field. Programs run 6 to 24 weeks and can start any time of year.
How much does it cost?
Prices are coming soon. Talk to a career advisor to hear when it opens, or see the China page.
Where will I live in Guangzhou?
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 China.
Do I need to speak Mandarin?
Not for work at host companies that use English. Daily life runs in Cantonese and Mandarin, 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
Guangzhou Overview
Guangzhou, long known in the West as Canton, has been a trading port for centuries. It is the capital of Guangdong province and one of the main cities of the Greater Bay Area, the region around the Pearl River Delta that also includes Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
China is a coming-soon AIP destination. Most placements in China will be in Shanghai, and an internship in Guangzhou is possible depending on your field.
Internship Opportunities in Guangzhou
Internships in Guangzhou are strongest in international trade, sourcing, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and e-commerce. The Canton Fair, one of the world's biggest trade fairs, is held here every spring and autumn and brings in buyers from around the world.
Cantonese and Mandarin 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.
Guangzhou Attractions
Guangzhou is famous for Cantonese food, from dim sum breakfasts to late-night street stalls. Walk along the Pearl River, explore the old buildings of Shamian Island or go up the Canton Tower. Shenzhen and Hong Kong are a short high-speed train ride away. Winters are mild, and summers are hot and humid.
Inside the world's second-largest economy
China's companies shape what the world buys, builds and uses. Working inside one shows you how business runs at a scale you won't see anywhere else.
Tech that sets the pace
From mobile payments to electric cars and e-commerce, a lot of everyday technology moves faster in China. You see it from the inside, not in a case study.
A market every company wants to understand
Knowing how Chinese customers, suppliers and partners think is a skill employers everywhere look for. An internship here gives you first-hand experience of it.
Your internship experience
Business sense you can't learn at home
You learn how deals, hierarchy and relationships work in a different business culture, and how to get things done within it.
Become a bridge between cultures
Living and working in China teaches you to explain East to West and back again. That's a valuable skill in any international team.
Grow fast in a fast market
Things move quickly and expectations are high. Interns who lean in come home with more confidence and more to talk about in interviews.
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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
What our interns say
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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.