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
PSA International is the world's second-largest port operator, managing over 50 ports in 27 countries and handling over 90 million TEUs annually. Internships at PSA span technology, operations, data analytics, sustainability, and corporate functions. The PSA BrightSparks Internship Programme is one of the most distinctive engineering and technology internship experiences in Singapore.
29 Apr 2026
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is consistently ranked among the world's top airlines and is one of Singapore's most iconic global brands. Internship opportunities span commercial, technology, engineering, and operations functions. The SIA Internship Programme offers genuine exposure to one of the world's most operationally complex and commercially sophisticated aviation businesses.
29 Apr 2026
CapitaLand Group is one of Asia's largest real estate companies, with a portfolio spanning integrated developments, retail malls, serviced residences, business parks, logistics, and data centres across 40 countries. The CapitaLand Internship Programme offers placements in real estate investment, property management, sustainability, and corporate functions, with genuine exposure to landmark Singapore assets.
28 Apr 2026
Singtel is Singapore's largest telecommunications and technology company, with operations spanning 21 countries and businesses in mobile, broadband, enterprise ICT, digital media, and cybersecurity. The Singtel Internship Programme offers placements across technology, business, and corporate functions, with exposure to Singapore's most critical digital infrastructure.
28 Apr 2026
ST Engineering is Singapore's largest defence and technology conglomerate, with businesses spanning aerospace, smart city technology, defence systems, and digital solutions globally. Internships at ST Engineering offer exposure to real engineering projects at national infrastructure scale, with roles in aerospace maintenance and modification, cybersecurity, satellite communications, and urban mobility technology.
27 Apr 2026
DSTA (Defence Science and Technology Agency) is a Singapore statutory board responsible for equipping the Singapore Armed Forces with cutting-edge technology. Internships at DSTA span systems engineering, cybersecurity, data analytics, and project management for Singapore's national defence technology programmes — making it one of the most impactful engineering internship destinations for Singapore students.
27 Apr 2026
DSO National Laboratories is Singapore's largest defence research and development organisation, conducting cutting-edge research in electronics, software, autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and advanced materials for national defence. Internships at DSO are uniquely suited for engineering and computer science students who want to work on high-impact, classified-adjacent research with real-world security applications.
26 Apr 2026
GIC is Singapore's sovereign wealth fund managing over USD 700 billion in global assets across equities, fixed income, real estate, and private equity. The GIC Internship Programme is one of the most prestigious investment internships in Asia, offering exposure to global portfolio management, economic research, and long-horizon investment thinking at the highest level.
26 Apr 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
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