Aspire Summer Internship Programme 2026 Is Now Live | AKU
🎓 Now Open — Summer 2026

Aspire Summer Internship
Programme 2026 Is Now Live!

Where curiosity meets opportunity, and potential is shaped through experience. Gain real-world exposure, build capabilities, and grow beyond the classroom.

Applications close: April 30, 2026

A Gateway to Real-World Learning & Growth

The Aspire Summer Internship Programme is Aga Khan University's flagship opportunity for undergraduate students to step into the professional world — before graduation.

Over six immersive weeks, you will work on meaningful initiatives, collaborate across functions, and receive dedicated mentorship from experienced professionals. Every element of Aspire is crafted to equip you with the skills, confidence, and perspective needed to thrive in your future career.

Programme at a Glance

6 Weeks Duration
Jun 29 Start Date 2026
5th+ Semester Eligibility
KHI Location: Karachi

Internship Areas

👥 Human Resources
💰 Finance
📣 Marketing & Communications
🔬 Research
📦 Purchase & Supply Chain
💻 Information Technology
📐 Planning & Development

Recruitment Process

1
Apply Online
Submit your application via the official link before April 30.
2
Online Assessment
Complete a short assessment to showcase your strengths.
3
Team Interview
Meet with the team and share your goals and interests.
4
Hiring & Onboarding
Receive your offer and get ready to start June 29!

What Aspire Interns Say

The Aspire Summer Internship Programme was a great platform for early immersion into the corporate world. Over six weeks with the HRBP department, I built prototypes, learned new work dynamics, and met some great people along the way.

Fariya Usman
Human Resources — Aspire 2025

Working at IGHD helped me grow as a young researcher and showed me that research requires teamwork and patience. The mentors were supportive and generous with their time — lessons that will stay with me throughout my career.

Jaint Kumar
Research — Aspire 2025

My time at AKU's Aspire Internship was a perfect mix of learning, growth, and genuinely enjoying the process. Working in Procurement and Supply Chain, I got a real look at how things actually run behind the scenes.

Saad Salam
Supply Chain — Aspire 2025

Ready to Gain Experience Beyond the Classroom?

Join the Aspire Summer Internship Programme to create an impact through quality contributions on issues that are relevant and accessible to the community.

Apply Now → ⚠️ Applications close: April 30, 2026

Have a Question?

Reach out and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

summer.internship@aku.edu