NUS IT Internship Programme
Dive deep into the IT landscape of NUS and get first-hand experience
working with real-world problems here at NUS IT!
What can
you expect?
Begin your journey with NUS IT and be enriched with knowledge and skillsets that is hard to replicate in a classroom. Be prepared to work with real-life problem statements and co-create innovative solutions alongside our team!
YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF IT
NUS IT is your platform to apply the theoretical knowledge you've learnt in classrooms to real-world problems. Gain access to the latest tools, technologies, and practices used in the industry to learn best practices and industry standards.
PROFESSIONAL AT THE WORKPLACE
You will be able to learn how to effectively and efficiently manage your work as well as build your communication and interpersonal skills. At NUS IT, our interns learn to collaborate effectively, communicate their ideas, and work towards common goals, reflecting the collaborative nature of IT projects in the real world.
Immerse yourself in the day-to-day life of an IT professional and receive mentorship that will set you on the right career path. Discover your specific interests and passions within the vast field of IT by exploring different areas of specialisation within NUS IT to make informed decisions about your future career paths.
Expand your horizons with us
Since the inception of the NUS IT Internship Programme in 2019,
NUS IT has engaged over 140 students across 90 projects.
Find out more about their projects:
in Virtual Reality
by Nicholas Chua Wee Kiat (SOC)
The Interactive IT Security Adventure
by Livia Michelle Iskandar Leo (SOC), Moon Ji Hoon (SOC) & Teo Kailin (SOC)
The Intern Experience
Discover the heartfelt insights of our interns as they share with us why they chose NUS IT, what they like about working here and what advice they have for future interns.
"My project is greenfield in nature, and no one has ever done it before. It gives me a lot of room to explore ideas and algorithms, allowing me to use my creativity, which is why I find it very interesting."
"I was very surprised by the opportunity to create something from scratch. Although it was stressful at the start, it was also a valuable challenge and a rare opportunity to work on something so innovative."
Join us!
Follow these steps to apply for a position in the NUS IT Internship Programme.
Browse open positions
Log in to NUS TalentConnect to browse the positions available for application.
Apply for interested positions
Submit your applications for the positions in TalentConnect with your CV, Cover Letter and Unofficial Transcript (if necessary).
Attend F2F/virtual interviews
You will be contacted by the Project Supervisor if you are shortlisted for the interview stage.
Attend F2F/virtual interviews with the Project Supervisor and the team where you will be assessed on your fit.Sign Letter of Offer
If you are selected for the position, you will be sent a digital letter with the terms of your internship for your acknowledgement.
Once the document is signed, you will officially be an intern with NUS IT!
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You Asked, We Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be given allowance for my internship with NUS IT?
Yes, the NUS IT Internship Programme is a paid internship for students. Students will be given allowance based on their year of study and faculty.
However, CPF contributions are exempted for NUS matriculated students employed for training approved by NUS during the school term and/or school holiday periods. For more information, please refer to the CFG Internship Guidelines for Students.
Can I obtain modular credits for my internship with NUS IT?
NUS IT provides internship opportunities for both credit-bearing and non-credit bearing internships. The type of internship the project is tagged under will be listed in the TalentConnect posting.
If you are keen to apply for a project and obtain modular credits but it is listed as non-credit bearing, you can inform NUS IT to convert the internship type if possible.
For more information on internship programme types at NUS, you may find out more here.
I would like to intern part-time at NUS IT during my school term. Is there any opportunity available?
NUS IT will also be offering students opportunities during the school term under SWIFT (Student Workforce @ IT). Opportunities for students will be posted on the NSWS portal when the programme launches in Feb 2024.
For more information, please refer to the SWIFT page.
I am not from an IT-related course in NUS. Will there be a project suitable for me?
Although majority of the projects undertaken require an IT background, NUS IT has previously engaged students of other faculties (SDE, FASS, FOS, etc) depending on project requirements.
