Career development (Student)
SUTD Internship Programme
Internship Programme (Undergraduate)
Do you know that one in four SUTD graduates secure a return job offer upon the completion of their internship?
The 16-week Internship Programme is a great opportunity for you to apply what you have learnt in the classroom to the real world.
Why take up an internship?
- Employers value work experience of fresh graduates
- Employers see internship programme as a platform to hire potential candidates
- An opportunity to try out the industry and job of your choice
- Develops your technical and soft skills
- Build up your network with industry professionals
Overseas internship
Undergraduate students may choose to go overseas to complete your 16-week internship requirement*. An overseas internship offers a unique opportunity for aspiring students to gain valuable work experience, cultural immersion, and personal growth in a foreign country.
- Global work experience – Gain firsthand insight into how industries/startups operate in different countries
- Cultural immersion – Explore and learn about customs and cultures of the host country while developing a broader perspective
- Professional development – Build a professional network while developing skills that include innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership and more, in a global setting
- Career opportunities – Enhance your résumé, and increase job prospects which could lead to international opportunities
- Personal growth – Build confidence, independence, and resilience and you step out of your comfort zone while navigating a new environment
An overseas internship can be a transformative experience that broadens your horizons and prepares you for success in today’s globalised world.
* Students may also embark on an internship for a minimum of 8 weeks (which does not count toward the undergraduate programme graduation requirement).
Structured Internship (Master of Architecture)
If you are pursuing the Master of Architecture programme, you are required to complete a structured internship programme prior to the start of the academic course.
The internships available are carefully selected with the aim to place you in companies and positions that further develop your knowledge in architecture. The 16-week structured internship period falls between May to August. Job descriptions for the structured internship will be made available in January.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the internship timeline/ period?
The undergraduate internship spans a minimum of 16 weeks across 3 periods each year. Spring internship from January to August (6 – 8 months), Summer internship from May to August and Fall internship from September to December.
It is a graduation requirement for students to successfully complete at least one internship. An internship briefing will be conducted approximately 1 month before internship commences for students who have been accepted into internships.
Would our internship stipend be subjected to CPF deductions/ would the company have to contribute to our CPF?
No, all matriculated or registered students with SUTD on official internships endorsed by SUTD are exempted from the provisions of the CPF act.
Will I be insured during the internship?
If this is my second internship, is it mandatory for it to be official?
Who can I speak to if I have feedback regarding the internship?
Members of the Career Development Centre will conduct at least one visit to your company in the course of your internship. During which, they will arrange for an opportunity to speak with you personally, as well as your supervisor and the relevant HR personnel. The visit will function as a general feedback session regarding the internship. Should you have pressing issues that require voicing out urgently, please drop us an e-mail at careers@sutd.edu.sg.
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