Internship in
Beijing
Shanghai is China's finance and trade hub, and the city where most of our internships in China will be.
AIP
AIP
Country
China
Local time--:--Length6 to 24 weeks
StartsAll year
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At a glance
The short answers
Checked by the Asia Internship Program admissions team
Can I intern in Shanghai?
Soon. China is a coming-soon AIP destination, and Shanghai is where most placements in China will be. 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 Shanghai?
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 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
Shanghai Overview
Shanghai sits at the mouth of the Yangtze and has long been China's gateway for trade. Today it is the country's main finance and business center, with the towers of Pudong on one side of the Huangpu River and the old buildings of the Bund on the other.
China is a coming-soon AIP destination. When placements open, Shanghai is where most of them will be.
Internship Opportunities in Shanghai
Internships in Shanghai are strongest in finance, international trade, marketing, e-commerce, supply chain and business development. Many companies here work with partners abroad, so interns often help with research, English content and international projects.
Mandarin is the language 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.
Shanghai Attractions
Walk the Bund at night, wander the plane-tree streets of the former French Concession, or eat your way through the soup dumpling shops. High-speed trains reach Suzhou and Hangzhou quickly, so weekends can mean a new city.
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.