Internship in Vietnam
Intern in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City with hotels, agencies and fast-growing companies, fueled by egg coffee and street-side pho.
At a glance
The short answers
Updated October 2026 by the Asia Internship Program admissions team
How much does it cost?
From $2,050 (Explorer, 6 weeks) to $10,900 (Pioneer, 24 weeks). Traveler, our most popular program, costs $4,090 to $7,300.
How long can I stay?
From 6 to 24 weeks, starting any time of year.
Do I need to speak Vietnamese?
No. Our host companies in Vietnam work in English. Some basic Vietnamese helps in daily life.
Which fields are strongest?
Architecture, finance, art & fashion, environmental science, engineering and business development.
Where will I live?
Furnished housing within about an hour of your office: Standard on Traveler (your own apartment), Premium on Pioneer (a private apartment to yourself, with your own bedroom and bathroom). Rent is paid by AIP up front, so you do not deal with landlords or deposits.
Overview
What it's like to intern here
Interns in Vietnam work in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. In Hanoi, host companies sit in Ba Dinh, Hoan Kiem and Cau Giay; in Ho Chi Minh City they cluster in District 1, District 3 and Thao Dien. Hosts include hotels, media outlets, HR consultancies, renewable energy firms and startups. Hospitality interns support guest services and events, HR interns help with recruiting and onboarding, journalism interns research and write stories, and business interns support sales and partnerships.
Lunch breaks can run long and coffee culture is strong, so expect an iced coffee with your team. Grab gets you almost anywhere after work, and Ha Long Bay, Hoi An and the Mekong Delta make good weekend trips.
Why go
Breakfast is pho on a plastic stool, lunch a banh mi, and Hanoi's egg coffee is a must. Street food costs next to nothing.
Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh are weekend trips from Hanoi, and the Mekong Delta and Vung Tau's beaches are close to Ho Chi Minh City. Hoi An is a short flight from both.
Day-to-day costs are among the lowest of our destinations, so there's more left for weekends away.
Your internship
What the job teaches you
Many hosts are young, fast-growing companies. Interns help with launches, recruiting drives and partnerships, often working close to the founder.
Many Vietnamese firms sell abroad. Interns prepare English material, research buyers and support international clients.
Plans change, and decisions can come fast. You learn to stay flexible, ask questions early and keep your work moving.
Cities
Where you could work
Each city has its own guide. Housing, visa and prices are on this page.
Prices
How much it costs
An internship in Vietnam with AIP costs $2,050–$2,250 on Explorer, $4,090–$7,300 on Traveler and $5,870–$10,900 on Pioneer, depending on length. Flights aren't included.
6 weeks
Vietnam
Select One
$2,050
$4,090
$5,870
8 weeks
Vietnam
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$2,050
$4,300
$6,200
12 weeks
Vietnam
Select One
$2,100
$5,050
$7,350
16 weeks
Vietnam
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$2,150
$5,800
$8,600
20 weeks
Vietnam
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$2,200
$6,550
$9,750
24 weeks
Vietnam
Select One
$2,250
$7,300
$10,900
Prices in USD. See what each program includes
Compare with other destinations
The same length, side by side, for every destination.
Housing
Where you'll live
FAQ
Your questions, answered
Can I do an internship in Vietnam in English?
Yes. We place you with companies that work in English. Vietnamese is great for exploring, but you don't need it for the job.
What visa do I need for an internship in Vietnam?
Visa assistance is included in every program. We confirm your visa route before you pay the deposit and prepare the documents your embassy asks for.
Which fields can I intern in?
Popular fields include business development, finance, architecture, engineering, art and fashion, and environmental science.
Where will I live in Vietnam?
Traveler interns get Standard housing: your own furnished apartment. Pioneer interns get Premium housing: a private apartment to yourself, with your own bedroom and bathroom. We vet every place, and it's within about an hour of your office by public transport. Explorer doesn't include housing, so you choose where you live.
How do you keep me safe and supported?
Every program has 24/7 emergency support. Traveler and Pioneer include airport pickup, and Pioneer also includes a first-day drop-off at your office.
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). The university decides whether and how much credit to give.
Intern stories
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Vietnam · applications open all year
Apply for an internship in Vietnam.
It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.
