Independent Internship in Thailand with ISDSI
Program Overview
ISDSI offers independent 8-week internships in the summer (June through July). Internships are a unique opportunity to explore a field or topic you are interested in, help you prepare for graduate school, explore an area you are curious about, or see if this might be something you’d like to do more of.
Each internship placement is developed in collaboration with the student and host organization. While there is no "list" of available internships, most partner organizations are willing to work with ISDSI and each student to create unique learning opportunities.
We work with several NGOs (non-government organizations), government clinics and offices, small businesses, community enterprises, and others. Some of the areas where we have placed students include (but are not limited to!) the following:
Sustainable agriculture
Public health
Veterinary and pre-vet animal care
Child development
Education
Environmental science
Community development
Human rights
Entrepreneurship
Health care
and more!
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Summer
- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
- Accounting
- Administrative
- Agriculture
- Animal Sciences
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Business
- Civil Engineering
- Communications
- Construction
- Counseling
- Creative Writing
- Culinary Arts & Cooking
- Development
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Food Science & Nutrition
- Forestry
- Geology
- Graphic Design
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- History
- Horticulture
- Hospitality
- Human Resources
- Human Rights
- Humanities
- Industrial & Manufacturing
- Information Systems
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Journalism
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts
- Library & Information Science
- Linguistics
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media
- Medicine
- Music
- National Park
- Nursing
- Parks & Recreation
- Pharmaceuticals
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Therapy
- Political Science & Politics
- Psychology
- Public Administration & Government
- Religious Work
- Resort
- Sales
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports
- Sustainable Development
- Technology
- Theater, Drama, & Dance
- Theology
- Tourism
- Web Design
- Women's Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Updated Dec 31, 2025
Program Details
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Locations
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Master’s degree
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Home-stays
- Other
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Resume
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-30
Duration
- Summer
- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I get credit for this program?
This internship awards you with 4 credits (non-credit-bearing internships are also available). We will work with you to make sure the internship meets any requirements for credit and hours for your home school.
How flexible are the dates?
This program normally runs for 8 weeks in June and July. However, we can accommodate shorter internships if necessary and have some flexibility on start/end dates. Please get in touch with Admissions to discuss specific arrangements or requirements.
What is the process for choosing a placement?
Each internship placement is developed in collaboration with the student and host organization. In Thailand, most organizations do not have a “list” of available internships, but they are willing to work with ISDSI and the students to create unique learning opportunities. Students can discuss details of their placement with ISDSI staff before traveling.
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