Internships for Chiang Mai, Thailand
USAC internships abroad are a great way to enhance your educational experience. Participating in a structured work or research experience with an international organization, whether in-person or virtually, will help you gain valuable skills and hands-on experience while expanding your professional network and immersing yourself in the workplace culture of Thailand.
A $985 internship placement fee will be required of all students participating in an in-person USAC internship. This fee helps offset the costs of securing quality internship placements and helps provide a range of professional development activities, including an online internship seminar, career workshops, and panel discussions.
For more information on eligibility requirements and application process see the USAC internship page.
Virtual placements are offered through USAC’s virtual internship program. For more information about the program, see the virtual internships page.
*Placement with a particular internship provider is not guaranteed
Placements available in the following fields:
Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
Business
The International Relations Division (IRD) of a local university focusing on international higher education administration and global engagement, supporting global partnerships, academic mobility programs, visa and immigration processes, institutional diplomacy, and strategic communications while contributing to the university’s efforts to strengthen its global presence and international networks.
- Format/Terms available: In-Person | Semester
- Requirements: Preferred major in International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Global Studies, Higher Education Administration, Communication Studies
- Sample Work Responsibilities
- Assist with research and documentation of international partner universities and agreements (MOUs)
- Support international communications (drafting emails, briefing documents, policy summaries)
- Assist in coordination of international visits and delegations
- Facilitate visa documentation processes for international students and scholars
- Participate in planning meetings related to internationalization strategy
- Prepare support materials for senior leadership travel and diplomatic engagement
- Contribute to reports and data analysis related to international policy
English-Language Instruction
A Buddhist university composed of four academic faculties as well as a teacher training program providing education at the undergraduate and graduate level to monks and lay students.
- Format/Terms available: In-Person | Semester
- Requirements: Preferred major in English teaching and/or education
- Sample Work Responsibilities
- Working with professors in lesson planning and class activities
- Reinforce lessons presented by teachers
- Helping students develop independent learning skills, manage their own learning, and prioritize their time
- Organizing class discussion
- Assisting with English language activities
English-Language Instruction
A teacher training school established to support the preparation of future education professionals by providing a structured environment for classroom observation, supervised teaching, and professional development. It also functions as a center for faculty research and innovation, supporting the experimentation and evaluation of new teaching methods grounded in contemporary educational philosophies. Through its dual role in training and research, the school contributes model practices and leadership in educational management for Northern Thailand.
- Format/Terms available: In-Person | Semester
- Requirements: Preferred major in English teaching and/or education
- Sample Work Responsibilities
- Working with professors in lesson planning and class activities
- Reinforce lessons presented by teachers
- Helping students develop independent learning skills, manage their own learning, and prioritize their time
- Organizing class discussion
- Assisting with English language activities
Journalism and Communications
The International Relations Division (IRD) of a local university focusing on international higher education administration and global engagement, supporting global partnerships, academic mobility programs, visa and immigration processes, institutional diplomacy, and strategic communications while contributing to the university’s efforts to strengthen its global presence and international networks.
- Format/Terms available: In-Person | Semester
- Requirements: Preferred major in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Media Studies, International Studies, Digital Media Production
- Sample Work Responsibilities
- Draft and edit English-language content for newsletters, websites, and promotional materials
- Develop social media content for international audiences
- Assist with photography and video editing for international events
- Collaborate on bilingual and cross-cultural communication projects
- Support documentation and archiving of international visits and programs
Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
A team of ecologists and research students whose mission is to carry out research to develop efficient methods to restore tropical forest ecosystems for biodiversity conservation, environmental protection, and carbon storage. The unit also has an education and outreach team that provides environmental education and technical training.
- Format/Terms available: In-Person | Semester
- Requirements: Preferred major in environmental sciences, ecology, and biology
- Sample Work Responsibilities
- Participating in fieldwork with the research team
- Assist in community outreach activities in local schools.
- Conduct research and present findings
- Assist with special projects