An IES Internship in Shanghai develops your professional skills and your ability to communicate across cultures and provides substantive work experience to jump-start your career in today’s competitive job market.
Shanghai, China
Summer - Internship
At a glance
Housing:
Apartment,
Homestay
Credits:
3 or 6 per Semester
Primary Spoken Language
Chinese,
English
Language Prerequisites:
None
Visa Required:
Maybe
About the Internship
Internship Program Advisor
Natalie Jones
Once you’ve applied for an internship, I’ll be your direct point of contact. From field placements to housing and everything in between, I’m here to help you prepare for your internship. Once you’re accepted to your internship, you’ll find even more detailed information about what you need to know before you depart in your Predeparture Guide. Let’s get started!
About the Destination
Why Shanghai?
Intern in the financial hub and largest city in China — Shanghai. This thoroughly modern city, nicknamed “the Paris of the East”, features a heavy influence from Western business, culture, and architecture. As an IES intern in Shanghai, you’ll be fully immersed in the multicultural life of this metropolis. Imagine heading to work by ferry, subway, bus, or foot and later enjoying lunch from any one of the 23 Chinese provinces or cuisine from more than 20 countries.
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Housing
Apartment
Live in an apartment with other IES interns at the modern New Harbour Service Apartments (where the IES Abroad Shanghai Center is located).
The standard, fully furnished apartment has two or three bedrooms with one or two bathrooms and one kitchen. You may share a double bedroom with another IES intern or have a single room.
This option does not include a meal plan, but you can cook for yourself or dine at nearby restaurants.