About the Program
A Hong Kong internship provides a great opportunity to intern in a leading and developing world economy known for its innovation and financial industry. Intern in Hong Kong, you will build the skill-sets that recruiters today seek in their intern candidates, and require of their full-time hires. This is your chance to have your CV stand out among the millions of other students across the world trying to enter the work force. Hong Kong internships in finance, business, fashion and marketing, are very popular positions.
The Hong Kong Internship Program provides student internships and graduate internships across the most exciting and important industry sectors operating in Hong Kong. Over the past years, many past Hong Kong interns have gone on to leverage this experience to work in world-class companies such as Citi, HSBC, Deloitte and others. Through the Hong Kong Internship Program you also get to experience the historic Hong Kong surrounded with students from all around the world through a full schedule of sponsored social and cultural program events organized by Absolute Internship such as visiting exciting tourist attractions, an overnight trip to Macau and much more.
Spots are limited. Apply early for the best Hong Kong internship opportunities!
Guaranteed Internship
The world is changing. You cannot learn business, marketing or logistics just by sitting in a classroom any longer. With Absolute Internship, you will learn to see the world differently.
Absolute Internship is unique — through applying what you learn at the university, our program will equip you with the characters of a world-traveler and the desire to follow your biggest aspirations after the university.
You will develop a global career, meet influential people and get equipped for a career after university.
Explore Hong Kong, the New York of the East and read what previous interns have to say about life in Hong Kong.
International Work Experience Matters
We are living in a fast-growing world and the new way to learn about the world is to experience it. Absolute Internship allows you to immerse yourself in one the world’s most influential cities.
The Hong Kong Internship Program is designed to prepare students for the real world after graduation and provide you with a global perspective. Over the past years, many Absolute Alumni have gone on to leverage this experience to work in world-class companies such as Goldman Sachs, HSBC, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Citi. Whether you’re just considering a career in finance, business, marketing, thinking about creating your own business venture in the future or you’ve got your career path mapped out and are ready to take the next step, Absolute Internship will help you get there.
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What Will You Get out of It?
We communicate with hundreds of employers in Hong Kong and meet with companies to find the best firms who offer the most exciting intern places in the city. The internships we offer aren’t mediocre internships that explains you how to grab a coffee. Contrary, you’ll intern in a meaningful environment, develop transferrable skills and experience foreign cultures that will allow you to grow both personally and professionally.
You will build the skill-sets that recruiters and Human Resources Managers seek and require of their full-time hires. An internship in Hong Kong offers you a unique opportunity to get ahead in the competitive graduate job market and make an impact in of the world’s most influential cities.
In addition to your internship in Hong Kong, you’ll attend workshops and company visits to equip you with fundamental knowledge and skills in areas like LinkedIn, branding, job search strategy and many other.
With Absolute Internship, you will develop a global career, meet influential people and get equipped for a career after university. Intern alongside ambitious students from over 20 nationalities, and join a network of over 4,000 alumni—you never know where your next contact, job opening or investor to your business venture will come from.
Prepare for a global career. Apply now to the Hong Kong Internship Program.
Your Home in Hong Kong
As part of the program, you will be staying at a service apart-hotel on Hong Kong Island. You will be in a shared room with one other participant from the program with private bathroom and toilet. You will live together with the rest of our group of participants. The intern housing provides common facilities such as laundry, gym and cafeteria. There is also an outdoor terrace that provides relaxing outdoor spaces to study, work and socialize. Conveniently located on Hong Kong Island, the intern housing is only approximately 10 minutes walk from the nearest MTR (Mass Transit Railway).
Room Amenities
Linens and bedding
Bathroom
Free Internet access
On-site laundry facilities
24/7 reception
Within 5 Minutes Walk
Supermarket
Dry cleaners
Restaurants
Hair salon
Massage salon
ATMs
24/7 Convenience store
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Transportation in Hong Kong
The Mass Transit Railway is the name for Hong Kong’s rail system including underground, overland and light rail (slower tram-style) services. Generally known as the ‘MTR’ in Hong Kong, it’s clean, fast and safe. The MTR is the quickest way to get around Hong Kong.
You will receive an Octopus Card upon arrival with a monthly stipend. This electronic, stored-value card provides the most convenient way to travel and commute in the city. It can be used on the MTR, public buses and the tramway. The Octopus card can also be used to make food and convenience purchases at designated stores such as 7-Eleven, Starbucks, supermarkets, vending machines and many other shops in Hong Kong.
Commitment to Safety
Hong Kong is a fast-paced dynamic city, and we’ll be with you every step of the way as you explore it. Our International Internship Program Program in Hong Kong is run by a dedicated and knowledgeable team of Absolute staff. We have years of experience welcoming international students to Hong Kong and ensuring the safety of our students abroad.
The security department is on call 24 hours a day and 24-7 front desk security is available for you at your housing. Each participant must present his or her Residence ID card in order to enter the residence and access the facilities. Visitors are also required to sign in at the front desk and leave their ID card.
All cultural excursions and weekend activities in Hong Kong have been coordinated with student safety as our top priority. Upon arrival, you’ll have an orientation to familiarize yourself with the housing facilities, neighborhood and public transport. You’ll also be provided with key contact information along with guidance on health-, emergency procedures and staying safe throughout your summer in Hong Kong.
*photos are for reference only and may not be accurate representations of onsite housing facilities
Weekend Activities
The Hong Kong Internship Program provides exciting weekend events in order for you to make the most out of your time living in China. Although you will be working during the day, these events aim to give you full advantage of what the city has to offer. Even though your internship is the most important, it’s essential that you take advantage of living abroad.
Guided Tour of the City
Let’s get to know your new city – Hong Kong, by passing by the amazing landmarks that this city has to offer! Hong Kong is definitely one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world so make sure to bring your camera, as we’ll introduce you this former British colony. This is truly a great opportunity to check out the fantastic must-sees and spend some time with the other Absolute students!
Macau
We’ll spend one night enjoying the Las Vegas of the East, but also called Macau. Macau is a former Portuguese colony 60 km west of Hong Kong with roots in the Chinese and Portuguese cultures. We’ll travel by ferry to Macau from Hong Kong and you’ll see the ancient Ruins of St. Paul Church, get a view of all the amazing casinos and more before we return to Hong Kong.
Victoria Peak
You’ll visit the Victoria Peak for great views of the city, harbor and neighboring islands. The number one must-do in Hong Kong according to Time Magazine. If a single image could summarize Hong Kong, it would be the panorama from Victoria Peak. Looking down at the city from this famous spot, you’ll see one of the finest harbors on Earth and a skyline so terrific that Manhattan would look provincial in comparison. Words can’t describe the amazing view you’ll have.
Lantau Island Tour
Take a full-day trip to the largest and most popular island of Hong Kong, a day you don’t want to miss out on as we will visit the “Buddhist Kingdom in the South.” Lantau is a land of beautiful mountainous peaks, beaches, and world renown Hong Kong Disneyland. You’ll see the world’s tallest outdoor bronze Buddha built in 1924 by climbing nearly 268 steps to get a close look. The Buddha is 75 feet tall (35 meters) and weighs more than 200 tons. You’ll enjoy a classic Cantonese lunch and visit traditional temples. To conclude the day we will take an exciting 25-minute, 360-degree cable car ride from Ngong Ping back to Hong Kong. A ride that offers panoramic views of the South China Sea and the beautiful mountains on the island.
Unsponsored Events
We want to help you build friendships and get acquainted with your new city. To help you, our Absolute staff will be planning unsponsored events for the entire group every week. These events are voluntary, but we recommend that you attend these as they will make sure that you will get to know your new city as well the host country.
Career Development Workshops
The Career Speaker Series by Absolute Internship takes place in the evenings after work. CEOs, Executives and industry professionals from top firms share their success stories, how they made it and outline the fundamental aspects of preparing for life after the university. You’ll have the chance to listen to how they made a mark in life, and how you can do the same.
The purpose of the series is to inspire you to think about what career you wish to pursue and help you realize that you can accomplish whatever dream you have.
The Speaker Series is an exceptionally valuable aspect of the internship program, as it allows you to gain insight from top influential business people. Moreover, you will spend time building your professional global network, as you will have time to talk with each at the end of their speech and ask any questions that you may have.
In addition to the series, we regularly inform our participants about relevant networking events in the city as we have strong collaborations with some of the largest and most important Chamber of Commerce and specific industry organizations that hold events every month.
Health & Safety
Absolute multilingual on-site staff is available 24/7 and is dedicated to delivering a top-quality experience for you to make sure that your stay abroad is as safe as possible.
Staff members will act as program guides, leading you to all the program events and excursions. Our staff will also follow up with you ongoing making sure that you are having a productive time abroad both socially and professionally.
Once you arrive in your host city abroad, we will be picking you up at the airport together with all the other interns and accompany you to the intern housing. We will be providing you with an inclusive Welcome Pack containing a local SIM Card, subway map, transportation card and much more. The same evening we will be treating you for a Welcome Dinner with drinks where you will have the opportunity to meet the other interns and the program staff.
In addition to the Welcome Pack, you will be provided with an Absolute Emergency Card including details of the nearest hospital, police and other important information in the event that something unexpected would happen.
Visa
When joining the Hong Kong program, if you do not own a Hong Kong ID Card with the right of abode in Hong Kong, you must obtain a Hong Kong Training Visa allowing you to undertake an internship in Hong Kong for a limited period of time. This visa will allow you to exit and re enter Hong Kong as often as you want during the determined period of time matching the visa length.
Doing an internship in Hong Kong without a Hong Kong ID Card or a Hong Kong Training Visa is illegal and is punished with a high fine and / or potential imprisonment.
Upon enrollment into the program you will receive a list of documents needed for us to process your visa. As the visa process may take up to 7 weeks we will ask you to be very cooperative with us and provide us with the documents needed on time.
Absolute Internship will process your visa and the visa fee. Upon receipt of your visa we will mail it to you with clear instructions on how to use it.
What’s Included
Guaranteed Internship
Networking
Career Speaker Series
Housing in the City
Planned Weekend Activities
Internship Workshops
Orientation
Transportation to & from Work
Welcome pack & Banquet
Visa Assistance
24H On-Site Support
Global Alumni Network
Program inclusions may vary for Spring, Winter, and Fall programs.
For university cohort programs, inclusions may differ based on the agreement between Absolute Internship and your university. Please refer to your acceptance letter or contact your university for details.
Dates & Fees
| Duration | Price | Start Dates |
| 4 Weeks | €4,995 | June 6 / July 4 / August 1, 2025 |
| 8 Weeks | €7,795 | June 6 / July 4, 2025 |
| 12 Weeks | €10,995 | June 6, 2025 |
The program includes a personalized internship placement in your industry of choice, high-quality shared accommodation, airport pick-up service, public transportation card, welcome event and orientation weekend, professional development activities, and an exciting day trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to speak Chinese?
No. English is the only language requirement for an Absolute Internship.
What companies do you partner with?
We work with both small and large companies with established internship programs. Unfortunately, we can’t provide a list of companies that we work with due to confidentiality reasons.
What type of accommodation do you have?
You will reside in high quality student housing, centrally located in the heart of the city. Transport connections are just a short walk away. Living and socialising alongside other students from all over the world will be a fun and memorable part of your summer experience with Absolute Internship.
What additional costs should I expect during the summer?
You will need to purchase your own flights and international insurance. Additionally, you will be required to cover any food, drinks and personal shopping expenses accrued throughout the summer.
What's included in the price?
- Accommodation
- Guaranteed internship placement
- Transportation card
- Welcome dinner
- Welcome pack
- Career speaker series
- Weekend activities
- 24-hour onsite support
Additional costs
- Flights
- Visa costs
- International insurance
- Airport pickup (optional service available)
- Food
- Accommodation safety deposit (returned upon check-out)
- Personal shopping
Are these internships paid?
Generally, no.
Work-based learning is regarded as an educational opportunity, and more often than not visa specifications require that international internships be unpaid.
Nevertheless, in rare cases, interns can and do receive renumeration.
Our placement team will not make this a priority when searching for your internship and we therefore recommend that you assume your internship will be unpaid.
Do you provide flights?
Flights are not included in the price but we can help suggest flights for you in advance.
Can I get Chinese lessons?
We will help organise group lessons for participants who want to learn Chinese. This is not included in the price. Please speak to the Absolute Internship team before arrival in order to arrange your language lessons.
Is there a minimum age to attend Absolute Internship?
You must have turned 18 by the program start date.
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