Global Start-UP: NUS at UC Chile 3er Edition

1. Contribute to the internationalization of the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem at UC Chile by collaborating with international students and Chilean start-ups.
2. Offer National University of Singapore undergraduate and master students the opportunity to contribute to developing start-ups that collaborate with UC Chile by participating in an internship for up to 35 hours a week for 12 months.

Program Overview:

• Twelve-month full-time (August 2025-July 2026) internship opportunity in a Chilean start-up​
• 1 course in UC Chile ​
• UC Chile benefits and services​
• Monthly stipend according to Chilean minimum wage ($ 500.000 Chilean pesos).
• Commit to giving at least 5 days of paid time off. (PTO)

Start-ups who are interested in participating in this program must consider the following criteria:

• Please read the Program´s Terms and Conditions here
• Be a start-up working in partnership or as part of the UC Start-up network
• Host a National University of Singapore student for twelve months (Mid-August 2025 to Mid-July 2026)
• Manage an internship space entirely in English
• Have the ability to pay a monthly salary to the student for their internship in Chile ($ 500.000 Chilean pesos)
• Commit to giving at least 5 days of paid time off. (PTO)
• Start-Ups Application Process until March 31, 2025 

Also, start-ups must consider that when offering an internship opportunity, the offer must consider:

• Internship offers of up to 35 hours per week
• Definition of academic requirements, technical knowledge, and desired skills
• Designation of an internship supervisor who communicates in English with the student
• Have the ability to pay a monthly salary to the student for their internship in Chile
• Interview potential candidates, make the final selection, and inform the Vice Presidency for International Affairs of the results.

Students applying to the internships have to be previously approved by the National University of Singapore according to their own criteria for participation in this program. Once you have been approved and have reviewed internship offers, you can start your application. It is the applicant’s sole responsibility to submit the necessary information and documentation. Interested students can apply for up to 3 offers and must upload the following documents.

Statement of Purpose (One page)

Updated CV or Resume (One page)

Transcripts or records of the last academic period (non-official transcripts admitted).

The students interested in being part of this program must apply through our platform.