Guide
Practical guides on internships, applications, interviews, and salaries — written for SG students.
Investment research internships develop the financial modelling, Bloomberg, and sector analysis skills that underpin careers in asset management and banking. This guide covers sell-side vs buy-side research, CFA preparation, and salaries of SGD 1,500–4,500/month.
22 May 2026
Research analyst internships span equity research at banks, economic research at MAS and EDB, and policy research at think tanks like ISEAS and IPS. This guide covers what each track involves, required skills, and salaries of SGD 1,000–3,000/month.
22 May 2026
Sea Group is Southeast Asia's largest internet company, operating Garena (gaming), Shopee (e-commerce), and SeaMoney (digital financial services) across over forty markets. Headquartered in Singapore with over 68,000 employees, Sea's internship programmes offer some of the most ambitious and impactful technology roles in the region — with pay that rivals Silicon Valley internships for top engineering talent.
2 May 2026
Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp, operating ride-hailing, food delivery, grocery, financial services, and enterprise technology across eight markets. As a Nasdaq-listed company with over 10,000 employees, Grab offers one of the most exciting internship experiences in Singapore — combining tech startup energy with the scale and resources of a public company.
2 May 2026
Great Eastern is Singapore's oldest and largest life insurance group, majority-owned by OCBC Bank, with over 114 years of history in Singapore and Malaysia. Internship programmes cover actuarial science, data analytics, digital technology, and corporate functions. Great Eastern offers a uniquely Singaporean insurance internship with deep institutional knowledge and a growing digital transformation agenda.
1 May 2026
AIA Singapore is a leading life insurer and one of Singapore's largest employers in the financial services sector, with a strong digital transformation agenda and a growing wealth management practice. Internship opportunities cover actuarial, data analytics, technology, distribution, and corporate functions — all supported by AIA's investment in becoming Asia's premier life insurer.
1 May 2026
Prudential Singapore is one of the country's largest life insurers, with a growing digital health and wellness business alongside its traditional insurance and wealth management operations. Internships span actuarial science, data analytics, product development, digital technology, and commercial functions — making it one of the best insurance sector entry points for Singapore students.
30 Apr 2026
Changi Airport Group (CAG) manages and develops Singapore Changi Airport, consistently voted the world's best airport. Internship programmes span airport technology, commercial development, engineering, operations, and sustainability. A CAG internship offers exposure to a genuinely world-class operational environment at the centre of Southeast Asia's aviation hub.
30 Apr 2026
Can you intern during National Service in Singapore? Yes — with the right understanding of MINDEF rules, SkillsFuture schemes, and part-time options. This guide covers what's allowed, typical allowances, and how to make the most of your NSF period.
27 May 2026
Are unpaid internships legal in Singapore? The answer depends on your student status, the employer's classification of the arrangement, and MOM regulations on training allowances. Here is what you need to know.
27 May 2026
Most Singapore interns never negotiate their salary — and leave money on the table. This guide gives you the exact scripts, timing, and market rates to cite when negotiating your internship allowance in Singapore.
26 May 2026
The highest paying internships in Singapore in 2026 range from SGD 3,000 to over SGD 6,500/month. This ranked list covers quant finance, investment banking, Big Tech, consulting, and more — with real SGD figures.
26 May 2026
MNCs offer stable pay of SGD 1,200–2,500 and structured programmes. Startups offer variable SGD 800–2,000 but faster learning and potential equity upside. Here is how to decide which is right for your career.
25 May 2026
Investment banking, markets, risk, operations, private banking — banking internship salaries in Singapore vary enormously by division. This full 2026 breakdown covers every major division and bank so you know exactly what to expect.
25 May 2026
MAS pays SGD 1,800–2,200, GovTech 1,500–2,000, Temasek and GIC 2,000–3,000. Here is the full breakdown of government and GLC internship salaries in Singapore for 2026 — including ministries, statutory boards, and sovereign wealth funds.
24 May 2026
MBB firms pay SGD 2,500–3,500 per month, Big 4 consulting pays SGD 1,500–2,000, and boutique firms offer SGD 1,000–1,500. Here is the full breakdown of consulting internship salaries in Singapore for 2026.
24 May 2026
From Google and Meta paying SGD 2,500–3,500 to local startups offering SGD 1,200–1,800, tech internship salaries in Singapore span a wide range. This guide breaks down pay by company tier, role type, and what to expect at each level.
23 May 2026
Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan are two of the most coveted investment banking internship destinations in Singapore. This guide breaks down their 2026 intern salaries, signing bonuses, perks, and which offer is worth more in total compensation.
23 May 2026
BCG Singapore uses a candidate-led case interview format with a distinct scoring rubric. This guide covers BCG's approach, the written case round, practice strategies, and Singapore-specific recruiting timelines.
29 May 2026
McKinsey uses a problem-driven case interview structure distinct from BCG and Bain. This guide covers McKinsey's approach, MECE frameworks, PEI behavioural questions, and Singapore office-specific preparation tips.
28 May 2026
The Goldman Sachs Superday in Singapore consists of five to six back-to-back interviews with analysts, associates, VPs, and MDs. Here is exactly what to expect, what to prepare, and how to perform on the day.
28 May 2026
SMU's Yong Pung How School of Law runs one of Singapore's most structured internship programmes for law students, with vacation training at top firms and the AGC. This guide covers the SCCA training programme, top law firms that recruit SMU students, and typical pay.
7 May 2026
NTU engineering students have access to some of Singapore's strongest industrial attachment programmes, with 16–24 week placements at defence, technology, and manufacturing employers. This guide covers SCSE, EEE, and MAE pathways, CAIUS deadlines, and typical allowances.
7 May 2026
NUS Business School's BBA programme includes a mandatory internship alongside the prestigious NOC overseas programme. This guide covers BizConnect, top employers in banking and consulting, and how NUS BBA students can maximise their internship outcomes.
6 May 2026
Temasek Polytechnic's work attachment programme gives students hands-on industry exposure across applied science, design, business, and IT. This guide covers TP's attachment structure, top employers, allowance ranges, and strategies for landing competitive placements.
6 May 2026
Ngee Ann Polytechnic runs one of Singapore's most industry-connected internship programmes, with strong employer relationships in media, business, engineering, and IT. This guide covers NP's school-specific requirements, iPortfolio, and how to maximise your placement.
5 May 2026
Singapore Polytechnic's 22-week final-year internship is one of the longest poly attachments in Singapore. This guide explains the PITE module, allowance expectations, and how SP students can compete effectively against university graduates.
5 May 2026
SUTD's small cohort and interdisciplinary structure create unique internship opportunities across design, technology, and engineering. This guide covers UROP research opportunities, pillar-specific pathways, and the companies that value SUTD graduates most.
4 May 2026
Singapore Institute of Technology's Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP) is one of the most distinctive internship models in Singapore — students alternate between campus and industry for 8–12 months. This guide explains how IWSP works and what to expect.
4 May 2026
SMU mandates a 270-hour internship for all undergraduates and runs the InternSG platform to help students secure placements. This guide covers school-specific requirements, the SUSEP overseas programme, and top employers who actively recruit SMU students.
3 May 2026
Nanyang Technological University runs one of Singapore's most structured industrial attachment programmes. This guide covers the CAIUS portal, GAIA grants, school-specific requirements, and how to land internships at NTU's top recruiting employers.
3 May 2026