Location
  • South Korea
    • Seoul

Program Details

Timeframe
Year Round
Housing
Apartment

Pricing

Starting Price
3580
Price Details
- A guaranteed professional internship in your preferred industry
- Immersive business workshop
- Career coaching and support
- Curated calendar of professional networking events
- Curated online courses and tools
- CV support
- Beyond Academy Certificate of Excellence
- Thriving local community
- Comprehensive 24/7 local support
- Orientation
- Welcome dinner
- Bi-Weekly community dinner
- Local events and day trips
- A bustling social calendar of exciting events
- Farewell dinner to celebrate program completion
- Visa support
- Airport transport on arrival
- Beyond welcome bag
- Accommodation (optional)
What's Not Included
Airfare Meals Travel Insurance
May 28, 2023
Feb 02, 2024
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About Program

Learn better. Travel further. Dream bigger.

While Seoul is forward thinking, fashion driven and big on tech, it remains greatly traditional. You’ll see modern design & architecture next to ancient temples. Seoul is voted the worlds most innovative economy. Its home to major global companies like Samsung, a concentration of disruptive start-ups and everything in between.

We’ll design your Seoul Internship Program so it has the perfect elements for your career success. From selecting the right internship for you from our network of host companies, to workshops and coaching that will give you the skills and insights to flourish during your internship and beyond. Our Seoul Program is available in 18 industries, with start dates every month, and durations from 1-6 months.

Vibrant culture, thriving business scene, plus a healthy helping of delicious Korean food. An Internship Seoul offers the perfect place for an internship you'll never forget.

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Program Highlights

  • A guaranteed professional internship in your chosen industry. Gain insights into local business practice and CV- boosting skills and experience.
  • A carefully designed career development program, including 1-to-1professional coaching, immersive business workshop, CV support, curated online courses, plus invites to exclusive networking events.
  • A bustling social calendar including day trip to Jeonju village, tour of Seoul's hidden alleys, Korean cooking class, biweekly dinners, and many more exciting events.
  • A thriving local community of fellow interns led by our local Community Team offering 24/7 support.
  • Welcome orientation, airport transport on arrival, local SIM, Beyond goodies bag, farewell dinner, and much more

Program Reviews

4.83 Rating
based on 35 reviews
  • 5 rating 85.71%
  • 4 rating 11.43%
  • 3 rating 2.86%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Growth 4.4
  • Support 4.85
  • Fun 4.95
  • Housing 4.45
  • Safety 5
Showing 1 - 8 of 35 reviews
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Hamza
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Seoul Internship Experience

The Beyond Academy internship abroad program in Seoul was a transformative experience that exceeded my expectations in every way. One of my favorite parts of this program was the amazing cultural experience. The program organizers went above and beyond to make me feel welcomed and supported in navigating both the workplace and the vibrant city of Seoul. My internship placement was chosen to align with my career goals and academic background and also helped me develop valuable skills for my future career. From exploring historical sites to enjoying traditional Korean performances, every outing was an amazing experience for me.

57 people found this review helpful.
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Sami
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Transformative Internship Experience in Seoul

I had the incredible opportunity to intern in Seoul, and the experience surpassed all my expectations. The company's commitment to professional development and mentorship made a lasting impact on my career trajectory. From day one, I was immersed in challenging projects that allowed me to apply and expand my skills. The supportive and collaborative work environment fostered creativity, and the team's dedication to innovation was inspiring.

What sets this internship apart is the cultural immersion. Seoul is an amazing city, and the company organized cultural exchanges that enriched my understanding of both professional and local contexts. The cross-cultural experience added a unique dimension to my internship, and I left with not only valuable work experience but also a deeper appreciation for global perspectives.

I am immensely grateful for the opportunities this internship provided and the connections I forged during my time in Seoul. It was truly a transformative experience that I would highly recommend to anyone seeking not just a job but a meaningful and enriching journey in their career development.

89 people found this review helpful.
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Angela
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Above and Beyond

When I first came across Beyond Academy, I could not believe my eyes, it just seemed too good to be true. But from first contact onwards, it truly was as good as they promised. Every point of contact was warm and welcoming, they truly take the time and care to tailor this internship to be what you want. I had such a hard time deciding on which company I wanted to intern with, because the two they found me were so amazing, it hurt me to see the other one go. But once the decision was made, this very informative countdown started, I would receive emails with very important information and reminders to make my trip to Seoul much easier. Once I arrived at my destination, the team was a huge source of comfort, because no matter what, I knew that there was someone I could turn to in the case of an emergency. Not only that, but they took the time to plan all these activities (taking into consideration what me and other interns would enjoy), so I truly feel like I made good use of my time, and I got to experience Seoul in a way not many get to do. So thank you Alize, Sooyeon and Jayoon🩷

Pros
  • Life experience
  • Work experience
  • Easy process
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Activities are on Thursdays and Sundays
  • Group activities (for those who prefer to be alone)
112 people found this review helpful.
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J
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Successful Internship Experience

I was really happy with my experience at Beyond. When my initial internship didn't turn out the way I expected, I was able to work with the team at Beyond and my intern company to find a solution that satisfied everyone. I was happy that the Beyond staff worked so hard to make sure I was satisfied with my internship experience. In the end, I found not only a better company to continue my internship but also a permanent working position within that company after my internship ended. I was able to meet really cool people and had some great experiences through this program as well. I would recommend this program to anyone interested in trying an internship experience here in Seoul, as long as you come with the right mindset. Remember the Korean working environment is probably much different than what you are used to. So if you are a flexible type of person and think you can handle it, give it a try.

Pros
  • Fun activites planned frequently
  • Great support from staff memebers
Cons
  • Too many events during the week sometimes felt a bit burdensome
138 people found this review helpful.
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Isabela
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Seoul Internship

I have had one of the most amazing and memorable experiences here in Seoul with Beyond Academy. Not only do you get a fulfilling internship experience, but the events they’re organise and the community coordinators are the best bits!! They make you feel at home and the interns and coordinators become a little family!! I really recommend this experience, as it is an amazing way to grow as a person while also building an amazing opportunity to write on your CV. I would 100% consider doing another internship with Beyond!

Pros
  • Amazing cultural immersion
  • Learn a lot in the Internship
  • When my first internship didn’t really work out, Beyond Academy worked very hard to get me a new one within a couple of days!!
Cons
  • Maybe a slight language barrier, but that’s my fault for not knowing Korean!!
137 people found this review helpful.
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Amira
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Beyond Immersion

Work during the day but immerse yourself in the culture at night. Meet new people and travel across Seoul with ease. Even walking alone I felt safe no matter the distance. I had the full support of the staff 24/7 and they gave me advice, helped me adjust, and even helped me practice my Korean. It was a great time spent in Seoul that made me not want to leave. I was given the tools necessary to get around and felt prepared to explore on my own. I got to meet people from around the world, make new Korean friends, try so many delicious foods, and practice my Korean.

Pros
  • Cultural Immersion, Trips around Seoul
  • Accommodation (you have to pay for but everything was mostly in walking distance and it was close to 2 stations)
  • Intern Placement
Cons
  • Pricey (the longer the stay the more expensive it is)
  • Language barrier (i'm still learning Korean so the language barrier wasn't as bad)
136 people found this review helpful.
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Amira
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Beyond Immersion

Work during the day but immerse yourself in the culture at night. Meet new people and travel across Seoul with ease. Even walking alone I felt safe no matter the distance. I had the full support of the staff 24/7 and they gave me advice, helped me adjust, and even helped me practice my Korean. It was a great time spent in Seoul that made me not want to leave. I was given the tools necessary to get around and felt prepared to explore on my own. I got to meet people from around the world, make new Korean friends, try so many delicious foods, and practice my Korean.

Pros
  • Cultural Immersion, Trips around Seoul
  • Accommodation (you have to pay for but everything was mostly in walking distance and it was close to 2 stations)
  • Intern Placement
Cons
  • Pricey (the longer the stay the more expensive it is)
  • Language barrier (i'm still learning Korean so the language barrier wasn't as bad)
142 people found this review helpful.
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Lorenza
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Seoul Internship

During my internship in Seoul, I learned so much and had such a wonderful time. I was able to meet a lot of interesting people in my industry who I never would have had the chance to meet otherwise, so the networking chances were fantastic. The friendships I developed with the other interns were the icing on the cake, and it was an amazing experience getting to know so many people from different countries. The coordinators are really kind and helpful, and also fun! The weekly events organised for us were fantastic, and they made the whole experience that much more enjoyable and educational. The office environment was not only friendly, but also entertaining and very generous. This was my first trip to South Korea, so I wanted to make sure I could enter and stay in the country without any problems as I don't even speak the language. Beyond Academy ensured that I could do all of that prepared to answer any question I had. My internship was the best possible experience!

Pros
  • Networking
  • Friendships
  • Job opportunities
Cons
  • Language barrier (sometimes)
  • Heat (weather)
  • -
176 people found this review helpful.

Questions & Answers

Hi Jessica! We do offer accommodation as part of our overseas internship programme, which you can select as an add-on option when you apply.

Hi Faraz! Thanks for your question. Beyond Academy here. Although we partner with many companies who offer paid roles, some of our internships can be unpaid. We always try our best to encourage payments, but this is ultimately decided by your internship company and we cannot guarantee on their behalf. In general, we advise that you only apply to the programme if you're potentially comfortable with...