Language Requirement: None
Academic Standing by Program Start: Freshman or Above
Location: Asia, Vietnam
GPA: 2.75

GlobalWorks Internship in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Program Overview

Ho Chi Minh City, sometimes still called Saigon, is a flourishing modern metropolis intertwined with historical landmarks, street food, and market stalls. Alongside hip coffee bars selling locally-grown coffee and high-fashion boutiques, students will find family-run food stalls selling authentic, affordable dishes and textile market stalls where haggling is the norm. It’s a beautiful, chaotic city that’s also classically Vietnamese.

Over the past several decades, Ho Chi Minh City has built its reputation as the economic hub of Vietnam, with new shopping malls, public transportation, and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. Every industry, from tourism to fashion to finance to tech can be found here.

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:

If you would like to combine the Nongovernmental Organizations of Southeast Asia study abroad program with a GlobalWorks internship afterward, you need to complete both the GEO study abroad application and the GlobalWorks internship application by January 15. In your GlobalWorks application, please indicate that you are participating in the Nongovernmental Organizations of Southeast Asia program and thus need a later internship start date.

Past Placement Examples

Please note that the following are examples of where students have worked previously. The placement process is customized and individualized, and is not limited to the career fields represented below. 

Placement Name: Tepbac JSC

Field: Enviorment + Sustainability

  • Work for Tepbac's mission to “optimize the value of aquaculture, encourage best farming practices, and help people around the world confidently eat fish”.
  • Streamline aquaculture production to create convenience and efficiency for farmers and businesses in the industry.

Placement Name: New Insight

Field: Education

  • Help teachers find their teaching job in Vietnam. 
  • Be part of the thousands of happy teachers working in Vietnam.

Placement Name: UnAvailable Ltd.

Field: Art + Design

  • Help with production for leading global streetwear and fashion brands. 
  • Focusing on creating long-lasting change, Un-Available has confronted conventional industry standards and restructured its business to achieve a worthwhile future.

 

Why Intern in Ho Chi Minh City?

Interning in Ho Chi Minh City offers a firsthand look at Vietnam’s rapidly growing economy and entrepreneurial energy. It’s an ideal setting for students interested in business development, marketing, education, or nonprofit work focused on social impact. The city’s dynamic start-up culture and expanding NGO network create opportunities to engage with real-world challenges in a fast-changing region. Outside of work, students can immerse themselves in vibrant street life, local cuisine, and historic landmarks. Ho Chi Minh City is a place to build resilience, adaptability, and regional insight.

 

Dates and Deadlines

Term Year Deadline Arrival Date Departure Date
Summer 2026 02/15/2026 06/25/2026 08/22/2026
Fall Quarter 2026 05/15/2026 10/08/2026 12/03/2026
Winter Quarter 2027 09/01/2026 Early January Early March
Spring Quarter 2027 11/15/2026 Early March Mid June

How to apply: 

Apply to UO GlobalWorks International Internship programs by clicking the “Start an Application.” You can open an application to view all the materials you’ll need before you submit. Late applications may be accepted based on position availability but note that for some terms and locations the program can be very competitive. After review by the University, students will need to interview with our third-party provider for final acceptance. For more information, view the full GlobalWorks application steps here. Note that you only need to submit one application per term for GlobalWorks and can identify alternate locations within the application. 

To intern abroad in this location, note that a visa will be required. This is an additional cost that is outside of the program fees and will also require additional steps to apply and may impact timelines and travel prior to program start. Your individual provider will offer more instructions and next steps but students will be responsible for applying and submitting documents on time for the visa.

If you are not a US Citizen: Notify your GlobalWorks Advisor. Students who are not US citizens should contact the consulate in their country of residence about visa requirements, no matter the duration of the program of study.

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Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Freeman Internship Fellowship

This program is eligible for a grant up to $6,500 through the Freeman Fellowship. Award amounts are determined by financial need, academic merit, location, budget, and other support, and is contingent upon available scholarship funds. Learn more and apply for the Freeman Internship Fellowship.

Academic Details

Students will enroll in the following courses: 

  1. OGWI 188: Intercultural Communication (4 credits)
  2. OGWI 488: Internship (8 credits)  

Note: The two courses above are online and asynchronous, and there will not be any in-person lectures. To learn more about the courses and see how they can potentially apply to your degree, visit the GlobalWorks Courses and Credits page. 

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Housing Description

As an intern in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be guaranteed accommodation in either a fully furnished shared apartment or a private studio. All housing options are vetted and approved by our vendor, ensuring a comfortable and safe living environment. Depending on the placement, you will have access to private or shared kitchens and laundry services.

Accommodation is conveniently located near amenities and public transport links, and all are within reasonable commuting distance of host companies. WiFi and utilities are included, subject to a fair usage policy—any excess usage may be deducted from your accommodation deposit. Please note that some placements may require a refundable deposit at check-in. Note that housing may vary from term to term and from provider to provider.

Budget and Price

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GlobalWorks Internship in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

2026 Summer

GEO Program Fees
Description Amount
Study Abroad Fee $500
Tuition & Fees $4,970
Insurance $196
Housing $2,230
Estimated Additional Expenses
Description Amount
Estimated international airfare $1,800
Estimated Food and Personal Expenses $1,600
Estimated Local Transportation $200
Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-departure Physical $200
Estimated Cost of Obtaining Passport $150
Estimated Cost of Obtaining Visa $100
Total
Description Amount
Sub-Total: GEO Program Fees (Billed to UO Student Account) $7,896
Sub-Total: Estimated Additional Expenses $4,050
Total Estimated Cost of Participation $11,946

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation, and on-site support

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office." from the Projected Expenses Disclaimers, default value.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
At time of commitment

Student agrees to $500 non-refundable deposit.  Deposit is refunded if student is not initially accepted by the provider. 
50 - 70 days before program start

Student is responsible for $3,500 of the program costs and any additional fees accrued.   
Less than 50 days before program start

Student is responsible for 100% of the program costs and any additional fees accrued. 
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

2026 Fall Quarter

GEO Program Fees
Description Amount
UO Study Abroad Fee $500
Tuition & Fees (12 credits) $5,370
Insurance $196
Housing $2,230
Estimated Additional Expenses
Description Amount
Estimated Local Transportation $300
Estimated Airfare from Eugene $1,500
Estimated Food and Personal Expenses $1,600
Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-Departure Physical $50
Estimated Cost of Obtaining a Passport $150
Total
Description Amount
Sub-Total: GEO Program Fees (Billed to UO Student Account) $8,296
Sub-Total: Estimated Additional Expenses $3,850
Total Estimated Cost of Participation $12,146

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation through GEO, onsite orientation with vendor, several excursions, and on-site support. Depending on student arrival time, airport pick-up time may be available as well.

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office." from the Projected Expenses Disclaimers, default value.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
Upon acceptance into the program

Student agrees to $500 non-refundable deposit. Deposit is refunded if student is not initially accepted by the provider. 
50 - 70 days before program start

Student is responsible for $3,500 of the program costs and any additional fees accrued.   
Less than 50 days before program start

Student is responsible for 100% of the program costs and any additional fees accrued
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

2027 Winter Quarter

GEO Program Fees
Description Amount
UO Study Abroad Fee $500
Tuition & Fees (12 credits) $5,345
Insurance $196
Housing $2,230
Estimated Additional Expenses
Description Amount
Estimated International Airfare $1,800
Estimated Food and Personal Expenses $1,600
Estimated Local Transportation $200
Estimated Travel Nurse/Immunizations $200
Estimated Cost of Obtaining Passport $150
Estimated Visa Fees $100
Total
Description Amount
Sub-Total: GEO Program Fees (Billed to UO Student Account) $8,271
Sub-Total: Estimated Additional Expenses $4,050
Estimated total Cost of Participation $12,321

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation, SIM card, accommodation, business, cultural, and community events, airport pick-up during operations window, and on-site support

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
Upon Acceptance Into Program

Student agrees to $500 non-refundable deposit. Deposit is refunded if student is not initially accepted by the provider.
50 - 70 days before program start

Student is responsible for $3,500 of the program costs and any additional fees accrued.
Less than 50 days before program start

Student is responsible for 100% of the program costs and any additional fees accrued.
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

IMPORTANT: The GEO Cancellation Policy is effective from the time a student agrees to pay their non-refundable program deposit or electronically signs the program commitment form, regardless of application or acceptance status. It is essential to read this policy before a potential cancellation takes place, to fully understand the withdrawal and cancellation penalties, and to understand what it means financially to commit to a study abroad program.

To view the program specific cancellation policy dates and penalties, click the term budget dropdown menu.

Students who cancel their participation must notify GEO in writing. Email is acceptable (geoinfo@uoregon.edu). Verbal notification to GEO or notification given to a non-UO campus study abroad office is not sufficient.

For full details, see the complete GEO Cancellation Policy.

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