Q1: What is required for the internship application? When is the deadline for the application? Is an interview required? When will I know the final result?

A1: To apply for the internship, you need to apply online:

Online application service open till 22 November 2023

You will need to fill out the required fields in the application and upload a scanned PDF of the transcript of your last place of study.

The deadline for the application is:
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 23:59 (HKT).

You will know whether you have the offer for internship before mid January, 2024.

If you accept the internship, you will need to enroll in LT5199 Professional Internship offered in the summer term of 2024 (June 11 - July 27, 2024). The course carries three credits. They are counted in the 30-credit requirement for graduation. If you plan on taking the internship, you must ensure that you do not have more than 27 credits by the end of semester B 2023/2024. If you have 30 credits by the end of semester B 2023/2024, you cannot in addition enroll in LT5199.

Q2: What are the institutions offering internship?

A2: Please click here for the 2023-24 partner institutions. The host institution may require an interview, possibly via the internet.

Q3: Can I apply for more than one internship?

A3: Yes. If you are offered an internship at more than one institution, you will need to select one. The host institution may require you to notify them by a deadline set by them whether you accept the internship.

Q4: If I take the internship in the summer, when will I get my official MA degree and when will my commencement be? What is the difference between me and students who do not take the summer internship?

A4: Please refer to SGS website regarding Award Certificate and Commencement at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/sgs/student/TPg/awcert.

Q5: What kind of work will I do at the host institution? Do I get paid for it? Do host institutions provide accommodation?

A5: Information regarding the job at the institution, pay, specific requirements for the internship and accommodation can be found here.

Q6: Will there be any impact on internship if the COVID-19 re-appears in the coming summer?

A6: You are advised to consider carefully before applying for the internship, given any uncertain situation with the pandemic - in case of the partner has to cancel the internship programme prior to the start date of the internship and for reasons which are not connected to you, refund of the tuition fee of 3 credit units will be made according to the University's standing policies and procedures, or any other arrangements that the University may consider appropriate. However, both LT and the partner will not be held responsible for any other costs incurred in relation to the programme by you and will not be liable for any consequences due to cancellation of the internship programme, for example, deferring graduation to a future semester/term.

Q7: Do I need a visa for the internship in Taiwan?

A6: Depending on your nationality, you should contact the following office regarding Taiwan visa:

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
40/F, Tower One, Lippo Center
89 Queensway, HONG KONG
MTR Admiralty, Exit B
http://www.tecos.org.hk
Phone: (852)2525-8642
Fax: (852)2529-1995
Email: service@teco.org.hk

Specific host institutions in Taiwan may have their own requirements. You should consult the descriptions of the internship at the individual institutions.