Internship in Philippines
Work with companies in Manila and Cebu in business, marketing and hospitality, with island weekends a short flight away.
At a glance
The short answers
Updated October 2026 by the Asia Internship Program admissions team
How much does it cost?
From $2,150 (Explorer, 6 weeks) to $11,750 (Pioneer, 24 weeks). Traveler, our most popular program, costs $4,360 to $8,000.
How long can I stay?
From 6 to 24 weeks, starting any time of year.
Do I need another language?
No. English is widely used at work in the Philippines.
Which fields are strongest?
Business development, hospitality, supply chain, agriculture & food, environmental science and marketing.
Where will I live?
Furnished housing within about an hour of your office: Standard on Traveler (your own apartment), Premium on Pioneer (a private apartment to yourself, with your own bedroom and bathroom). 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 the Philippines work in Manila or Cebu. In Manila, host companies sit in Makati, Bonifacio Global City and Ortigas, with business process, marketing and supply chain firms. In Cebu, offices cluster around Cebu IT Park, with hotels, startups and agri-food companies nearby. Business development interns prepare leads and proposals, marketing interns create content, hospitality interns support hotel and event teams, and agriculture and environmental interns work with food producers and conservation groups.
Taglish, a mix of Tagalog and English, is common in the office. Island weekends in Palawan, Bohol or Siquijor are a short flight or ferry away.
Why go
El Nido in Palawan, the Chocolate Hills in Bohol and the beaches of Siargao are all within reach for a long weekend.
Adobo, sinigang and Cebu lechon, plus halo-halo on a hot afternoon. Eating out is cheap and portions are big.
Filipino hospitality is genuine, and karaoke with colleagues is a national pastime. Most interns settle in fast.
Your internship
What the job teaches you
Many Manila and Cebu hosts serve clients in the US, Australia and Asia. Interns prepare proposals, research leads and help with client reporting.
Marketing interns write posts, plan campaigns and track results for hotels, startups and consumer brands.
Philippine hosts welcome initiative. Interns who show it can own a task, from a supplier list to an event plan, and see it through.
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 the Philippines with AIP costs $2,150–$2,350 on Explorer, $4,360–$8,000 on Traveler and $6,290–$11,750 on Pioneer, depending on length. Flights aren't included.
8 weeks
Philippines
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$2,150
$4,600
$6,650
6 weeks
Philippines
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$2,150
$4,360
$6,290
12 weeks
Philippines
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$2,200
$5,450
$7,900
16 weeks
Philippines
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$2,250
$6,300
$9,250
20 weeks
Philippines
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$2,300
$7,150
$10,500
24 weeks
Philippines
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$2,350
$8,000
$11,750
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
Why intern in the Philippines?
English is widely spoken at work, so it's easy to settle in and get stuck into real projects from day one.
Which fields can I intern in?
Popular fields include business development, marketing, hospitality, supply chain, agriculture and food, and environmental science.
What visa do I need for an internship in the Philippines?
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.
Where will I live?
Traveler interns get Standard housing: your own furnished apartment. Pioneer interns get Premium housing: a private apartment to yourself, with your own bedroom and bathroom. We vet every place, and it's within about an hour of your office by public transport. Explorer doesn't include housing, so you choose where you live.
What's included in the program fee?
Every program includes your internship placement, visa assistance and 24/7 emergency support, and Explorer is exactly that. Traveler, our most popular program, includes Standard housing, airport pickup and a pre-arrival orientation. Pioneer includes Premium housing, airport pickup, a preloaded transport card and SIM card, a first-day drop-off at your office and tours.
Can I get university credit for my internship?
Yes, if your university accepts it: we provide the documents it needs (internship agreement, placement confirmation, supervisor evaluation and a host certificate of completion). The university decides whether and how much credit to give.
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It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.
