Location Overview:
Hong Kong is perhaps most well known for its population – it is a sprawling city with the largest number of skyscrapers of any city in the world as well as one of the most densely populated. Well-known as a key financial center in Asia and the globe, the location as a port city has allowed commerce to thrive and for Hong Kong to regularly be one of the top ten locations for imports and exports.
More than just the urban environment there’s plenty for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy too, from sandy beaches to mountains and sprawling parks. If you take to the roads, though, take note: drivers use the left lane in Hong Kong. It’s one of the many ways the longstanding influence of the United Kingdom remains, even decades after the city gained independence.
What is GlobalWorks?
GlobalWorks internships are personalized internship programs that bring you out of the country, and into the workplace. We connect academic study with real-world experiences by providing full-time international internship opportunities to UO students in various career fields. Working with local professional internship providers in locations around the world, we provide individualized placements for UO students. Students earn UO credits and life-changing work experience in a different culture. Immerse yourself in a new city, earn UO course credits, and gain professional experience with a GlobalWorks internship.
Internship Career Fields:
- Art + Design
- Business + Accounting
- Computer Science + Information Technology
- Education
- Environment + Sustainability
- Journalism + Communications
- NGO + Nonprofit
- Social Science
- STEM + Healthcare
Why Intern in Hong Kong?
Completing an internship in Hong Kong allows students to gain valuable experience in one of the world's leading commercial centers and a major powerhouse in Asia. The city's skyline represents opportunities and success, driven by key industries such as financial services, trading and logistics, tourism, and professional services. Additionally, the technology sector and the creative industries are rapidly growing. Hong Kong's vibrant skyline, contrasting neon-lit skyscrapers with centuries-old temples, provides an inspiring backdrop for hands-on, high-pressure work and networking. During your free time, you can explore bustling night markets, enjoy dim sum breakfasts, and hike the Dragon’s Back on weekends. Hong Kong combines world-class professional experience with rich cultural immersion and unbeatable urban energy.