Internships in Shanghai

Unlock your potential and create your dream career by doing internships in Shanghai. Next step connections provides guaranteed internships in Shanghai for major disciplines like Business,Marketing and Finance. Our China internship program is about building yourself in a unique and different living environment.

Why do internships in Shanghai?

Test out an Industry

There is no better way than doing internships in Shanghai to see if you can really see yourself working in your current field of study. Practicing ‘intentional experimentation’ through a Shanghai internship is generally a short-term commitment with immense benefits. You do not need past experience to intern in your preferred field in China.
For your Shanghai Internships, you can choose your industry of interest such as fashion, architecture, finance, event planning, medical and many more from our industry offerings. All our Shanghai Interns are guaranteed a China internship in their field of interest.

Get to know yourself fully

All of our participants are keen on gaining valuable work experience before or after graduation. Our China Internship is definitely a proven way to allow you as an undergraduate or graduate to gain useful knowledge. Moreover as you will be pushed out of your comfort zone while doing internships in Shanghai, you will be able to integrate various soft skills such as Communication, Problem solving, Adaptability, Planning, Initiative, that will surely help you increase your employability.

Meet employers and develop a network in your Industry

Before working in your field of study, it is crucial to establish professional connections. Networking with professionals in your chosen field is beneficial whether you already have field experience or not. Our Shanghai internship will enable you to know professionals who might help to open your network in the industry you are trying to break into. Professional recommendations from people in your industry will add weight to your future job applications.

Build soft skills, awaken the leader in you and transform your life

All of our Shanghai interns have grown personally and professionally through our China internship program by interning and living in an international city. Whether it is learning about the Asian business culture or having the experience of living as a working professional independently, it will be, as most of our past applicants said, “A unique life-changing experience.”

Boost self-awareness and Confidence

Gaining work experience by doing internships in Shanghai, can surely help you build your resume. It is important to gain personal confidence as an individual and future working professional, our internship program is designed accordingly.

Shanghai Internship Programs Eligibility

Chinese Returnee Program

Open to Chinese Overseas Returnees looking to re-integrate back into their community

Global Student Program

Open to all students
Fluency in English
You need to be at least 18 years of age to participate in an internship in PRC

Please Contact us if you have any questions or doubts regarding your program eligibility.

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Shanghai Internship Programs Tuition & Inclusions

4 Weeks

Chinese Returnee Program

US$1950

Guaranteed Internship Experience
Assessment Test
Resume & Personal Branding Review
Professional Interview Preparation
Personal Business Cards
First day of Work Induction
Mentorship
1 Experiential Event
1 Executive Event
Student Community Access
Learning Outcomes Review
Career Empowerment Program
Completion Certificate
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Global Student Program

US$2000

Guaranteed Internship Experience
Assessment Test
Resume & Personal Branding Review
Professional Interview Preparation
Personal Business Cards
First day of Work Induction
Mentorship
1 Experiential Event
1 Executive Event
Student Community Access
Learning Outcomes Review
Career Empowerment Program
Completion Certificate
Health Insurance
Immigration Visa Assistance*
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Global Student Premium

US$3890

Guaranteed Internship Experience
Assessment Test
Resume & Personal Branding Review
Professional Interview Preparation
Personal Business Cards
First day of Work Induction
Mentorship
1 Experiential Event
1 Executive Event
Student Community Access
Learning Outcomes Review
Career Empowerment Program
Completion Certificate
Health Insurance
Immigration Visa Assistance*
City Immersion Preparation
Housing & Utilities
Airport Transfers
In-person Orientation
Sim Card/Transportation Pass
24/7 Emergency Support

8 Weeks

Chinese Returnee Program

US$1950

Guaranteed Internship Experience
Assessment Test
Resume & Personal Branding Review
Professional Interview Preparation
Personal Business Cards
First day of Work Induction
Mentorship
2 Experiential Events
2 Executive Events
Student Community Access
Learning Outcomes Review
Completion Certificate
Career Empowerment Program
Completion Certificate
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Global Student Program

US$2000

Guaranteed Internship Experience
Assessment Test
Resume & Personal Branding Review
Professional Interview Preparation
Personal Business Cards
First day of Work Induction
Mentorship
2 Experiential Events
2 Executive Events
Student Community Access
Learning Outcomes Review
Completion Certificate
Career Empowerment Program
Completion Certificate
Health Insurance
Immigration Visa Assistance*
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Global Student Premium

US$5140

Guaranteed Internship Experience
Assessment Test
Resume & Personal Branding Review
Professional Interview Preparation
Personal Business Cards
First day of Work Induction
Mentorship
2 Experiential Events
2 Executive Events
Student Community Access
Learning Outcomes Review
Career Empowerment Program
Completion Certificate
Health Insurance
Immigration Visa Assistance*
City Immersion Preparation
Housing & Utilities
Airport Transfers
In-person Orientation
Sim Card/Transportation Pass
24/7 Emergency Support

12 Weeks

Chinese Returnee Program

US$1950

Guaranteed Internship Experience
Assessment Test
Resume & Personal Branding Review
Professional Interview Preparation
Personal Business Cards
First day of Work Induction
Mentorship
1 Experiential Event
1 Executive Event
Student Community Access
Learning Outcomes Review
Career Empowerment Program
Completion Certificate
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Global Student Program

US$2000

Guaranteed Internship Experience
Assessment Test
Resume & Personal Branding Review
Professional Interview Preparation
Personal Business Cards
First day of Work Induction
Mentorship
1 Experiential Event
1 Executive Event
Student Community Access
Learning Outcomes Review
Career Empowerment Program
Completion Certificate
Health Insurance
Immigration Visa Assistance*
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Global Student Premium

US$6400

Guaranteed Internship Experience
Assessment Test
Resume & Personal Branding Review
Professional Interview Preparation
Personal Business Cards
First day of Work Induction
Mentorship
3 Experiential Events
3 Executive Events
Student Community Access
Learning Outcomes Review
Career Empowerment Program
Completion Certificate
Health Insurance
Immigration Visa Assistance*
City Immersion Preparation
Housing & Utilities
Airport Transfers
In-person Orientation
Sim Card/Transportation Pass
24/7 Emergency Support

16 Weeks

Chinese Returnee Program

US$2450

Guaranteed Internship Experience
Assessment Test
Resume & Personal Branding Review
Professional Interview Preparation
Personal Business Cards
First day of Work Induction
Mentorship
4 Experiential Events
4 Executive Events
Student Community Access
Learning Outcomes Review
Career Empowerment Program
Completion Certificate
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Global Student Program

US$2500

Guaranteed Internship Experience
Assessment Test
Resume & Personal Branding Review
Professional Interview Preparation
Personal Business Cards
First day of Work Induction
Mentorship
4 Experiential Events
4 Executive Events
Student Community Access
Learning Outcomes Review
Career Empowerment Program
Completion Certificate
Health Insurance
Immigration Visa Assistance*
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Global Student Premium

US$8080

Guaranteed Internship Experience
Assessment Test
Resume & Personal Branding Review
Professional Interview Preparation
Personal Business Cards
First day of Work Induction
Mentorship
4 Experiential Events
4 Executive Events
Student Community Access
Learning Outcomes Review
Career Empowerment Program
Completion Certificate
Health Insurance
Immigration Visa Assistance*
City Immersion Preparation
Housing & Utilities
Airport Transfers
In-person Orientation
Sim Card/Transportation Pass
24/7 Emergency Support

20 Weeks

Chinese Returnee Program

US$2450

Guaranteed Internship Experience
Assessment Test
Resume & Personal Branding Review
Professional Interview Preparation
Personal Business Cards
First day of Work Induction
Mentorship
1 Experiential Event
1 Executive Event
Student Community Access
Learning Outcomes Review
Career Empowerment Program
Completion Certicate
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Global Student Program

US$2500

Guaranteed Internship Experience
Assessment Test
Resume & Personal Branding Review
Professional Interview Preparation
Personal Business Cards
First day of Work Induction
Mentorship
5 Experiential Events
5 Executive Events
Student Community Access
Learning Outcomes Review
Career Empowerment Program
Completion Certificate
Health Insurance
Immigration Visa Assistance*
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Global Student Premium

US$9295

Guaranteed Internship Experience
Assessment Test
Resume & Personal Branding Review
Professional Interview Preparation
Personal Business Cards
First day of Work Induction
Mentorship
5 Experiential Events
5 Executive Events
Student Community Access
Learning Outcomes Review
Career Empowerment Program
Completion Certificate
Health Insurance
Immigration Visa Assistance*
City Immersion Preparation
Housing & Utilities
Airport Transfers
In-person Orientation
Sim Card/Transportation Pass
24/7 Emergency Support

24 Weeks

Chinese Returnee Program

US$2450

Guaranteed Internship Experience
Assessment Test
Resume & Personal Branding Review
Professional Interview Preparation
Personal Business Cards
First day of Work Induction
Mentorship
1 Experiential Event
1 Executive Event
Student Community Access
Learning Outcomes Review
Career Empowerment Program
Completion Certicate
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Global Student Program

US$2500

Guaranteed Internship Experience
Assessment Test
Resume & Personal Branding Review
Professional Interview Preparation
Personal Business Cards
First day of Work Induction
Mentorship
6 Experiential Events
6 Executive Events
Student Community Access
Learning Outcomes Review
Career Empowerment Program
Completion Certificate
Health Insurance
Immigration Visa Assistance*
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Global Student Premium

US$10515

Guaranteed Internship Experience
Assessment Test
Resume & Personal Branding Review
Professional Interview Preparation
Personal Business Cards
First day of Work Induction
Mentorship
6 Experiential Events
6 Executive Events
Student Community Access
Learning Outcomes Review
Career Empowerment Program
Completion Certificate
Health Insurance
Immigration Visa Assistance*
City Immersion Preparation
Housing & Utilities
Airport Transfers
In-person Orientation
Sim Card/Transportation Pass
24/7 Emergency Support

(*) Assistance with M or F visa obtention. (Visa cost not included).

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