Information technology internships in Asia and beyond
IT support, cloud tools and scripting with tech teams.
Overview
What the internship is about
IT interns join in-house IT teams, managed service providers and cloud consultancies. You answer help-desk tickets, set up laptops, accounts and permissions, help manage cloud tools on AWS, Azure or Google Workspace, run basic security checks and write Python or PowerShell scripts to automate routine jobs. Some teams also ask interns to document systems and keep the knowledge base up to date.
Most weeks mix incoming tickets with one larger project, such as a migration or a security review. Singapore, South Korea and Japan have the most IT host companies among our destinations.
Why do it
What you'll get out of it
Work on real software projects and improve your skills in the team's languages and frameworks, such as JavaScript, Python or Java.
Join projects that use AI and machine learning to solve problems with data. You learn how a model moves from a notebook into a tool people use at work.
Join stand-ups, sprints and retrospectives, and track tasks in Jira or Trello. You learn how software teams plan, ship and improve their work every couple of weeks.
Work on both the user interface and the server side of web applications. You become a more versatile developer who can follow a feature from the screen to the database.
Work with the languages, frameworks and tools your host company uses every day, from version control with Git to cloud platforms.
Research and test new tools and technologies the team could use in future projects. You learn to judge a new tool on cost, security and effort, not only on features.
Your role
Use your tech skills to fix real problems and make processes faster and easier for the business.
Help manage servers, networks and user accounts, and learn how IT teams keep systems running.
Help with testing, deployment and automation tools that make software releases faster and more reliable.
Help build and test secure software and learn how teams protect user data and privacy.
Where to go
This is where we have the most host companies in this field, but you can do it in any of our destinations. See all destinations
Where you can do this
Prices
How much it costs
FAQ
Your questions, answered
What will I do on an IT internship?
You'll help keep a company's systems running. That can mean IT support, setting up networks and cloud tools, running cybersecurity checks or writing scripts that automate tasks.
Do I need experience to get an IT internship?
No. IT and computer science students fit best. Some basic networking or coding knowledge helps.
What skills and tools will I use?
Common tools include Windows and Linux, cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, and scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.
Where can I do an IT internship?
Popular destinations for IT internships include Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia and Thailand. Tell us where you'd like to go and we'll check what's possible.
Can I get university credit for my internship?
Yes, if your university accepts it: we provide the documents it needs (internship agreement, placement confirmation, supervisor evaluation and a host certificate of completion). Your university decides whether to give credit, and how much.
How much does it cost, and is it paid?
Programs start from $2,050 for 6 weeks on Explorer, depending on where you go. Most internships are unpaid.
In depth
- Answer IT support requests and fix everyday problems for staff.
- Set up laptops, accounts and network access for new staff.
- Help manage cloud tools on AWS or Azure.
- Run basic security checks and keep software up to date.
- Write Python or PowerShell scripts that automate routine tasks.
- Document systems and fixes so the team can find them later.
- Windows and Linux administration on real systems.
- Cloud basics on AWS or Azure.
- Scripting in Python or PowerShell to save time.
- Security habits: updates, access rights and backups.
- Explaining technical fixes to people who aren't technical.
- A clearer idea of where you fit: support, networks, cloud or security.
- Singapore: software engineering is among our strongest fields.
- South Korea: software engineering is among our strongest fields, and we have our own office in Korea.
- Japan: software engineering is among our strongest fields there, and we have our own office in Japan.
- Taiwan: software engineering is among our strongest fields in Taipei.
- Malaysia: software engineering placements in Kuala Lumpur, where daily life costs much less than in Singapore.
- Thailand: our team is based in Bangkok.
Intern stories
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Applications open all year
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It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.