Internships
In Beijing, yearlong students can find internships in a variety of fields such as business, education, information technology, journalism, and marketing. Careful personal research will help you find a placement that meets your goals and interests. Please note that students on the semester packages are not able to participate in an internship on this program.
Key Facts
- Internships are optional.
- Internships are only available to students on the year package; students on the semester package cannot participate in an internship.
- Internships require an additional visa process.
Language
You can intern in English, but proficiency in Chinese will broaden your internship options.
Academics
No course is required, but to receive academic credit you’ll have regular meetings with an internship supervisor and a final project or paper. You'll receive detailed instructions on how to get credit for your internship after you apply to the program.
- The internship can replace a course
- Pass/no pass credit
Arrangements
To get an internship, you’ll make all of the arrangements yourself and submit a form for credit. You make most of the arrangements after arrival.
Get an Award
Scoring academic credit while learning real-world skills during an internship is just the start. After your program ends, you can apply for an award. You’ll focus on the marketable skills you gained—an ideal addition to your résumé.
AWARD
$500
Learn About Internship Awards