Since 2005, Global Attachment Opportunities (GAO) has been serving as a platform connecting internship hosts / external internship organisers and HKBU students.

Supported by:

  • Virginia and Stanley Yim Student Development Fund
  • Student Activities Fund
  • First-Generation University Student Fund
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Objectives
 
  • To enrich students’ living and working experience in different cultural environment;
  • To enhance students’ language and communication skills;
  • To broaden students’ vision about the world of work;
  • To sharpen students’ observation and challenge the quality assurance services at work; and
  • To strengthen students’ life and transferable skills such as self-confidence, sense of co-operation, and problem solving.

 

 
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(1) Student status

GAO participants’ HKBU student status must be valid on their first day of internship.

(2) Refundable deposit

For internships marked with "HK$XX deposit required", GAO applicants are required to pay a deposit at the time of online application. The deposit is non-transferable to other persons, programmes, etc., but refundable by August 2025 (subject to certain conditions as detailed below, and the processing time of the university finance office).

If an applicant receives an internship offer and accepts it

The deposit will be refunded to the applicant upon completion of the internship with satisfactory performance. This means he/she must complete the internship, fulfill pre- and post-trip formalities (including but not limited to submitting surveys, reports and photos), and receive an above-average overall rating from the employer’s evaluation.

If an applicant receives an internship offer but declines it

The deposit will NOT be refunded to the applicant.

If an applicant does not receive any internship offer by 30 June 2025

The deposit is expected to be refunded to the applicant by August 2025, subject to the processing time of the university finance office.

Payment Instruction:

https://hkbuhk.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/PUB_SA_BUCareer/EQ_icMcifSlLoTBokDDJo78Bg8DNfXiuNzyFQ89xcV77vg

(3) Logistics

  • GAO participants are under the University Insurance Coverage: Zurich Insurance (HKBU) for the official internship period, if the last destination of their trip is Hong Kong. For details, visit https://fohome.hkbu.edu.hk/for-students/information/insurance.html.
  • Unless otherwise specified, GAO participants should arrange their own visa application, flights, accommodation, and settle related expenses. They may seek advice from the Career Centre. Please note the accommodation may be included in the programme fee of some external internship programmes.

(4) Sponsorships

*All sponsorships are NOT guaranteed.

*Please inform the Career Centre (yvonneho@hkbu.edu.hk) once you have confirmed your internship / internship programme participation.

Student Sponsorships Scheme (SSS)

Eligibility

  • Only for GAO face-to-face internship participants who are full-time UGC-funded undergraduates.
  • Applicants must not receive any sponsorship from their Faculties / Schools, or other monetary or in-kind support which covers the costs of their flight tickets, accommodation and visa for the purpose of the GAO internship.

How to apply

  • The application details are expected to be sent to all eligible students in June / July 2025, subject to funding availability.

Selection criteria

The sponsorship amounts are fixed depending on the destination categories. The allocation of sponsorship will depend on, but will not be limited to the profiles of applicants, such as:

  • Awards received (e.g., sports / academic / non-academic awards recognised internationally / nationally / in Hong Kong / by HKBU internally / etc.);
  • Achievements in co- and extra-curricular activities;
  • Academic result; and
  • Financial hardship (if applicable). 

Tentative sponsorship amounts

  • The tentative sponsorship amounts below are for reference only, and are subject to further decisions of the funding sources.

SSS application result

Destination category

SSS tentative sponsorship amounts (HK$)

Successful

Asia (including Middle East)

6,500

Africa

8,500

Oceania & Europe

9,000

North America

9,500

Central and South America and the Caribbean

12,500

Unsuccessful

Any

0

Important remarks

  • The sponsorship amounts depend on the approved budget of the funding sources. The level of competition among applicants varies every year. The sponsorships are therefore NOT guaranteed.
    • As the expenses for overseas internships could be very high, please carefully estimate your financial budget without expecting any sponsorship.
    • Tentatively the sponsorships are to be reimbursed in Jan 2026 the earliest, if the recipient completes the internship, fulfills pre- and post-trip formalities (including but not limited to submitting surveys, reports and photos), and receives no complaints from the employer, the organizer, and the Programme Coordinators of the Career Centre. 
    • Funding sources and the Career Centre reserve all the rights of final decision on the sponsorship matters. 

 

First-Generation University Student Fund (FGF)

  • Please refer to the announcements from Scholarships & Financial Aid Unit, Office of Student Affairs.

https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/sfa/first-generation-university-student-fund

 

Reaching Out Award (ROA)

  • Full-time UGC-funded undergraduates - Please refer to the announcement of the Scholarships & Financial Aid Unit, Office of Student Affairs.
  • Full-time non-UGC-funded undergraduates - Please refer to the announcement of the School of Continuing Education.

 

 
INTERNSHIPS
 

For those without a hyperlink below, please click here for details and application of individual internships.

You can find the CV template here for polishing your own CV.

Current internships / internship programmes

Location

Application deadline

Internship Scheme for Hong Kong Higher Education Students by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto)

*HK$500 deposit required

Application: https://sa-info.hkbu.edu.hk/portal/career/interns/gao/apply/gao/

Canada - Toronto27 Mar 2025

TalentLink - Solaris Summer Internship Programme 2025

Zoom briefing session: 7 Apr 2025 (3:30 PM)

Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3R0i4d9

Singapore30 Apr 2025

ArtBound Initiative - Internships at Creative Companies

Stay tuned to the next online events:

- Career Workshop on the Creative Industry: 5 Mar 2025 (3:30 PM)

- Internship Info Session: 26 Mar 2025 (3:30 PM)

Australia - Melbourne, Sydney

Germany - Berlin

UK - London

US - New York, Chicago, Los Angeles

Yearly schedule -

*Summer

UK: 10 Dec

Australia & US: 10 Jan

Germany: 10 Feb

Local / Virtual all locations: 10 Feb

*Fall (Sep)

UK: 10 Mar

Australia & US: 10 Apr

Germany: 10 May

Local / Virtual all locations: 10 May

Go Abroad USA

Summer Work & Travel (SWT) Program

Short-Term Enrichment Program (STEP)

Online Info Talk (5 Feb 2025)

- Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vlf_J-7kwSY

- The past participant's sharing (AI-translated English version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c0YROgfKdc

- The past participant's sharing (with Chinese subtitles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFNj1wBwOeQ

USOn a rolling basis

Wubuntu - Internship At The Tip Of Africa

Application: https://forms.gle/s15b924Vrt1HPJQr5

South Africa

On a rolling basis

(The early-bird discount ends before 31 Jan 2025)

 

PAST internships

 

  

FUSIA - Cross Cultural Internship Program (CCIP)

US Internship Info Talk (13 Feb 2025)

- Click HERE (for video) and HERE (for PPT)

US14 Mar 2025

Operation Zhang Qian — Undergraduate Summer Internship Programme 2025

Application: https://bit.ly/4janlMk

China

Greece

Malaysia, etc.

14 Mar 2025

Internship Scheme for Hong Kong Students in Europe

*HK$500 deposit required

Application: https://sa-info.hkbu.edu.hk/portal/career/interns/gao/apply/gao/

Germany - Berlin

Poland - Warsaw

24 Feb 2025
HYAB Scheme on Corporate Summer Internship on the Mainland and Overseas 2025

Australia

China

Indonesia

Malaysia

Singapore, etc.

10 Mar 2025

ASEAN Internship Scheme for Hong Kong Higher Education Students 2024/25#

*HK$500 deposit required

Application: https://sa-info.hkbu.edu.hk/portal/career/interns/gao/apply/gao/

Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam5 Feb 2025

United Nations Peace and Development Foundation (UNPDF)

*Mainly for postgraduates

*HK$500 deposit required

Application: https://sa-info.hkbu.edu.hk/portal/career/interns/gao/apply/gao/

China - Beijing, Qinghai, Shenzhen22 Jan 2025

TalentLink - Lunaris Winter Internship Programme 2024

Register for the 11 Nov zoom Briefing Session here.

Singapore13 Dec 2024

Mercedes-Benz Japan メルセデス・ベンツ日本株式会社

Internships and application:

Technical Service, Homologation

Human Resources Development

Legal & Compliance

JapanPlease click the links for details
EUROACESpain - Valencia, Madrid, BarcelonaOn a rolling basis
FUSIA - CCIP Internships in NYCUS - New York CityOn a rolling basis
Wubuntu - Internship At The Tip Of AfricaSouth AfricaOn a rolling basis

Go Abroad USA

Summer Work & Travel (SWT) Program

Short-Term Enrichment Program (STEP)

USOn a rolling basis

United Nations Peace and Development Foundation (UNPDF)

*For postgraduates/ final-year undergraduates

*HK$3,000 deposit required

Application: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/portal/career/interns/

gao/apply/gao/

China - Beijing15 Dec 2023
TalentLink - Lunaris Winter Internship Programme 2023Singapore15 Dec 2023

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) - 

Policy Support Unit (PSU)

*For postgraduates/ prospective postgraduates

Singapore5 Jan 2024

ASEAN Internship Scheme for Hong Kong Higher Education Students 2023

(107 positions available) #

*HK$500 deposit required

Application: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/portal/career/interns/

gao/apply/gao/

Singapore, Malaysia,

Cambodia, Indonesia,

The Philippines, Thailand,

Vietnam

12 Jan 2024

ASEAN Internship Scheme for Hong Kong Higher Education Students 2023/24#

*HK$500 deposit required

Application: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/portal/career/interns/

gao/apply/gao/

Singapore, Malaysia,

Cambodia, Thailand,

Vietnam

24 Jan 2024

United Nations Peace and Development Foundation (UNPDF) - New vacancies

*For those studying/ enrolled in postgraduate programmes

*HK$3,000 deposit required

Application: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/portal/career/interns/

gao/apply/gao/

China - Beijing24 Jan 2024

ASEAN Internship Scheme for Hong Kong Higher Education Students 2023/24#

Hiring company: Shopee

*HK$500 deposit required

Application: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/portal/career/interns/

gao/apply/gao/

(NOTE: Only undergraduates are eligible to apply.)

Singapore1 Feb 2024

Internship Scheme for Hong Kong Students in Europe

- Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin

- Centre for International Relations, Warsaw

*HK$500 deposit required

Application: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/portal/career/interns/

gao/apply/gao/

(NOTE: Applicants must be HKSAR Passport holders.)

Germany - Berlin

Poland - Warsaw

29 Feb 2024

Internship Scheme for Hong Kong Students in Europe

-Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Italy Office
-Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Brussels (Brussels ETO)

*HK$500 deposit required

Application: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/portal/career/interns/

gao/apply/gao/

(NOTE: Applicants must be HKSAR or Macao SAR Passport holders.)

Belgium - Brussels

Italy - Milan

18 Mar 2024

United Nations Peace and Development Foundation (UNPDF)

*For postgraduates only

*HK$500 deposit required

Application: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/portal/career/interns/

gao/apply/gao/

China - Beijing19 May 2024

ASEAN Internship Scheme for Hong Kong Higher Education Students 2023/24#

*HK$500 deposit required

Application: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/portal/career/interns/

gao/apply/gao/

Singapore29 May 2024

 

# Hong Kong Baptist University would like to thank the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore/Jakarta/Bangkok of the Government of HKSAR for referring internship opportunities to us under the ASEAN Internship Scheme for Hong Kong Higher Education Students. 

 

Enquiry: yvonneho@hkbu.edu.hk