Asia Internship Program

What Asia Internship Program does

Asia Internship Program (AIP), legally AIP SG PTE LTD (Singapore reg. 201810409G), is an international internship placement platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in Singapore with an operations office in Bangkok. The company matches university students and recent graduates from more than 80 partner universities globally with placements at more than 2,000 partner companies across 21 destinations spanning Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Oceania, Europe, Central America, South America, and Africa. Offerings are organized into four tiers — Explorer (placement plus visa support), Traveler (adds shared accommodation and airport pickup), Pioneer (adds private accommodation, SIM card, and transportation card) and Remote (online-only) — plus an AIPx express add-on. The platform is delivered as a web-based application portal at app.internsinasia.com, complemented by a text-based AI chatbot at orientation.internsinasia.com for prospective applicant queries.

AIP's go-to-market operates through a hybrid of direct student acquisition via an online application portal and partnership channels with university career services offices, supported by Discovery Tours for institutional partners. Revenue is generated predominantly from per-program fees paid by participants, with pricing varying substantially by destination and program length (for example Thailand 6 weeks Explorer from $2,050 up to Singapore 6 months Traveler at $20,340). The company claims 800+ applicants served annually, 9.6/10 average rating on GoAbroad, 95% program completion rate, and over 60 nationalities represented among participants.

The business is operated as a self-described social enterprise with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or M&A activity. Sister-network partner Atlas Internships provides complementary Europe-focused placements. Day-to-day operations are led by CEO Daniele Cosentino and President Prompairoj Ken Jayaphorn, supported by regional and functional leads for Business Development, Community Management, Marketing, and Application Administration.

Name

Asia Internship Program

Legal name

AIP SG PTE LTD

Website

https://internsinasia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Asia Internship Program is a Singapore-based international internship placement platform that places students and recent graduates from 80+ global universities at 2,000+ partner companies across 21 destinations via tiered Explorer, Traveler, Pioneer, and Remote programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Internship Placement

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Provider-Run International Internship Programs (Multi-Country/Multi-Industry) (EDAIAFAA)

Keywords

• International internship placement
• Study abroad programs
• Career development services
• Cultural immersion programs
• Talent mobility services

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Internship Program Fees: AIP generates revenue primarily through program fees charged to participants. Fees vary by program tier (Explorer, Traveler, Pioneer), destination country, and program duration (6 weeks to 6 months). The Explorer Program provides basic placement services; Traveler adds accommodation and airport transfer; Pioneer provides premium accommodation, SIM cards, and transportation cards. Additional revenue comes from optional AIPX express service that guarantees interview within 21 working days.
2. AIPX Express Service: A supplementary service that accelerates the internship admission process, charging an additional fee for guaranteed interview scheduling within 21 working days of receiving the deposit and AIPX fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Asia Internship Program (AIP) places university students and recent graduates into international internships with partner companies across 21 destinations in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Oceania, and beyond. The service bundles internship matching, visa documentation support, accommodation, airport transfers, 24/7 emergency assistance, and cultural immersion activities, delivered through tiered program packages (Explorer, Traveler, Pioneer, Remote).

Product overview

Asia Internship Program (AIP) operates a multi-tiered internship placement platform organized into four core programs: Explorer (base tier), Traveler (standard tier with accommodation), Pioneer (premium tier with enhanced services), and Remote Internships (virtual option). These programs are complemented by AIPx (express placement service) and the AI Assistant chatbot for destination exploration. AIP Discovery Tours serves as a separate sub-brand for university partnership engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Explorer Program Entry-level internship placement program offering internship matching, visa assistance, 24/7 emergency support, CV/resume enhancement, and host company certification for students and recent graduates seeking international professional experience.
• Traveler Program Mid-tier program that includes all Explorer features plus furnished shared accommodation (up to $100/month covered), airport pickup, and shared housing arrangements for interns placed abroad.
• Pioneer Program Premium internship program that includes all Traveler features plus private or studio accommodation, a preloaded transportation card (20 round trips), a domestic SIM card (30 days), and workplace drop-off on the first day.
• Remote Internships Virtual internship program conducted entirely online without physical relocation, including CV enhancement, placement with a host company, and a completion certificate. Includes the Prodigy Program variant for students under 18.
• AIPx Express Service Supplementary express service that accelerates the internship admission process, scheduling an interview with an Internship Provider within 21 working days instead of the standard 8-week timeframe, for an additional fee.
• AIP Discovery Tours Tailored 3-5 day familiarization tours for university partners and career services teams, including city tours, host company visits, and networking with AIP's local team to evaluate the program offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of interns successfully complete their programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Atlas InternshipscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Atlas Internships is AIP's sister company, part of the same network. While AIP focuses on placements across Asia, Atlas specializes in connecting talent with companies across Europe. Together they provide comprehensive international internship coverage spanning multiple continents.
• DisneyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDisney hosts AIP interns at its operations in Asia. Part of AIP's network of 2,000+ partner companies providing internship placements across various industries.
• UberminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUber hosts AIP interns at its technology and operations hubs in Asia. One of many multinational companies in AIP's partner network.
• GenslerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGensler hosts AIP interns at its architecture and design offices in Asia. Part of AIP's diverse industry partner network.
• WestinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWestin hotels host AIP interns in hospitality and hotel management roles across Asia.
• Oman AirminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOman Air provides internship opportunities for AIP participants in aviation and airline operations.
• Amnesty InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmnesty International hosts AIP interns at its offices in Asia for human rights and advocacy work.
• National University of SingaporecoreGTM or Marketing Partner#1 ranked university in Asia. Strategic university partner referring students to AIP programs and providing academic recognition for internship completion.
• University of HullcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUK's top university for graduate employability. Key university partner with agreements for subsidized program rates and student enrollment pathways.
• University of OregonmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor US university partner referring students to AIP for international internship experiences. Part of 80+ university network.
• University of EdinburghmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrestigious Scottish university partner providing students with access to AIP internship programs in Asia.
• Deakin UniversitymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAustralian university partner in AIP's network, facilitating study abroad and internship opportunities for students.
• Middlesex UniversitymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK university partner with established relationship for international internship placements.
• Fontys University of Applied SciencescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDutch university partner with subsidy agreements in place for AIP programs. Part of leading European university partners.
• Furman UniversitymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerUS liberal arts college partner sending students to AIP programs in Asia.
• IPE Management SchoolcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier business school in France with established partnership for international internship placements.
• Fachhochschule der WirtschaftcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of the first private universities in Germany, key European partner for AIP internship programs.
• Nanyang Technological UniversitymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop Singapore university partner, facilitating internships for students in regional companies.
• Cornell CalsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University referring students to AIP for international experience.
• Griffith UniversitymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAustralian university partner in AIP's network for international internship programs.
• Swinburne University of TechnologymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAustralian technology-focused university partner sending students to AIP programs.
• Rochester Institute of TechnologymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerUS university partner providing students access to international internship opportunities.
• University of FloridamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor US public university partner in AIP's university network.
• York UniversitymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCanadian university partner with established relationship for AIP internship placements.
• University of CanberramajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAustralian university partner facilitating study abroad and internship programs.
• UDLAPmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerUniversidad de las Américas Puebla in Mexico, Latin American partner in university network.
• Kasetsart UniversitymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading Thai agricultural university partner, based in Thailand where AIP originated.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Atlas Internships: Explicitly named as AIP's sister company operating in the same network; specializes in connecting talent with companies across Europe, mirroring AIP's Asia-Pacific model. Same multi-country/multi-industry provider-run internship placement model, just on a different continent.
• CRCC Asia: Provider-run international internship program operator with strong focus on Asia, offering placements across multiple sectors and countries. Direct overlap in multi-country Asia-Pacific internship placements bundled with accommodation and visa support, serving university students globally.
• AIESEC: Global youth-run organization that places students in international internships across 100+ countries including Asia. Matches AIP on cross-border student placements and partnership-based operational model, though AIESEC operates as a nonprofit/volunteer-led network.
• Intern Abroad HQ: Provider-run international internship platform offering customized placements across 30+ destinations worldwide. Direct competitor in the same multi-country/multi-industry tiered pricing model targeting university students seeking resume-building international experience.
• Global Experiences: Provider of customized international internship programs, primarily in Europe and Asia. Matches AIP's bundled internship + housing + visa service model and direct placement with mid-sized companies across multiple sectors.
• Absolute Internship: Provider-run international internship program offering placements in London, Madrid, Bangkok, Hong Kong and other major cities. Direct overlap in tiered program offerings (Explorer/Traveler-style bundles) with AIP across overlapping Asia-Pacific and European destinations.
• The Intern Group: Provider of international internship placements across multiple destinations with housing bundles, mentorship, and career support. Competes directly with AIP on multi-country placements for university students, including some overlapping Asian and European destinations.

Others

• GoAbroad: Leading study abroad / internship program directory and review platform where AIP maintains a 9.6/10 rating and multiple top-rated awards. Functions as both a discovery channel that funnels traffic to AIP and a comparability benchmark, not a direct placement competitor.

Broad incumbents

• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): Large, established nonprofit running study abroad and internship programs across 30+ countries. Adjacent space but operates at much larger scale and broader scope; overlaps with AIP on international internships bundled with housing and visa support.
• IES Abroad: Established nonprofit providing study abroad and internship programming across multiple continents with university partnerships. Similar university-channel-driven model to AIP but with broader academic program portfolio rather than pure international internship placement focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/asiainternshipprogramme

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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