Internship in Hong Kong
Intern in one of Asia's great finance hubs, from Central's banks to Kowloon startups, with hiking trails a bus ride from the office.
At a glance
The short answers
Updated October 2026 by the Asia Internship Program admissions team
How much does it cost?
From $2,650 (Explorer, 6 weeks) to $23,440 (Pioneer, 24 weeks). Traveler, our most popular program, costs $6,820 to $15,390.
How long can I stay?
From 6 to 24 weeks, starting any time of year.
Do I need to speak Cantonese?
No. Our host companies in Hong Kong work in English. Some basic Cantonese helps in daily life.
Which fields are strongest?
Finance, consulting, real estate, business development, international trade and marketing.
Where will I live?
Furnished housing within about an hour of your office: Standard on Traveler (your own bedroom in an apartment shared with other interns; a same-gender apartment on request), Premium on Pioneer (a private apartment to yourself, with your own bedroom and bathroom and a shared kitchen). Rent is paid by AIP up front, so you do not deal with landlords or deposits.
Overview
What it's like to intern here
Interns in Hong Kong work in Central, Wan Chai, Kwun Tong and Tsim Sha Tsui, for banks, trading firms, consultancies, property companies and NGOs. Finance interns build reports and market summaries, business interns support client work, and architecture and engineering interns assist on design and project files. The pace is fast and deadlines are real, so interns learn to prioritize quickly.
Teams are international. The MTR reaches nearly every office. Weekends mean hiking trails, outlying island ferries and dim sum.
Why go
The Dragon's Back, Lion Rock and the Peak trails start a short bus or MTR ride from the office towers.
Ferries from Central reach Lamma, Cheung Chau and Lantau in under an hour, with seafood restaurants and beaches at the other end.
Weekend dim sum, wonton noodles after work and the Temple Street night market. Flats are small, so most interns eat out.
Your internship
What the job teaches you
Hong Kong teams turn work around in hours, not days. You learn to prioritize, write tight summaries and keep your manager updated.
Many hosts link mainland China, Southeast Asia and clients in the West. Interns put together research, decks and reports for those teams.
You meet colleagues, managers and other interns from many countries. These contacts can lead to references and advice long after your internship ends.
Cities
Where you could work
Each city has its own guide. Housing, visa and prices are on this page.
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Prices
How much it costs
An internship in Hong Kong with AIP costs $2,650–$2,970 on Explorer, $6,820–$15,390 on Traveler and $10,430–$23,440 on Pioneer, depending on length. Flights aren't included.
6 weeks
Hong Kong
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$2,650
$6,820
$10,430
8 weeks
Hong Kong
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$2,650
$7,390
$11,140
12 weeks
Hong Kong
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$2,730
$9,390
$14,190
16 weeks
Hong Kong
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$2,810
$11,390
$17,340
20 weeks
Hong Kong
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$2,890
$13,390
$20,390
24 weeks
Hong Kong
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$2,970
$15,390
$23,440
Prices in USD. See what each program includes
Compare with other destinations
The same length, side by side, for every destination.
Housing
Where you'll live
FAQ
Your questions, answered
What visa do I need for an internship in Hong Kong?
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.
Do I need to speak Cantonese or Mandarin?
No. English is widely used in business in Hong Kong, and we place you with companies that work in English.
Which fields can I intern in?
Popular fields include finance, consulting, real estate, business development, international trade and marketing.
Where will I live in Hong Kong?
Traveler interns get Standard housing: furnished accommodation where you share the apartment with other interns and have your own bedroom. A same-gender apartment can be arranged on request. Pioneer interns get Premium housing: a private apartment to yourself, with your own bedroom and bathroom and a shared kitchen. We vet every place, and it's within about an hour of your office by public transport, usually near an MTR station. Flats in Hong Kong are small, so expect compact rooms. Explorer doesn't include housing, so you choose where you live.
What happens if you can't find me a placement?
We only accept you when we're confident we can place you. If we accept you and can't find you a placement, you get your full $500 deposit back.
What else should I budget for?
Budget for food, local transport and personal spending on top of your program fee.
Intern stories
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Hong Kong · applications open all year
Apply for an internship in Hong Kong.
It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.
