Who We Are

​The Aga Khan University’s Global Mobility Programmes are focused on providing unique op​portunities to gain valuable experience in the career field of your choice. We offer both virtual and on-site programmes that go beyond simple work experience. 

Programme participants have the chance to work on projects that directly impact the communities in challenging and complicated geographies while becoming integrated across the 30 countries the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) serves.

What to expect:

  • Access to diverse global communities and teams in over 30 countries, across 7 Agencies, and 4 continents 
  • Quality experience that will challenge you to test your education in a real-life environment
  • Structured learning opportunity through facilitated reflection, mid and end-term evaluation, and regular check-ins
  • Exposure to different cultures and lifestyles
  • One-on-one mentorship
  • Prospects in leadership, innovation, and developing new professional skillsets 
  • Extensive networking opportunities with renowned researchers, and professionals
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Our Programmes​


​​International Experiential Learning Sets You Apart!

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Global
Networking



Expand your network through organized social engagements and cultural immersion with our community of interns, students, and mentors across the globe

Create A
Global Mindset


Develop an ability to recognize, read, and adapt to cultural signals, both overt and subtle, so that your effectiveness isn’t compromised when you’re dealing with people from different backgrounds

​Cultural
Experiences



Understand shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, organization or group or country​

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ADAPTABILITY



Develop an ability to be flexible and adjustable to changing factors, conditions or environments


LEARN NEW
LANGUAGES




Enhance your communication skills by learning new languages which can provide you an edge over others


CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES



Learn new skills and gain experience, increase your network and utilize the experience to gain better career opportunties 

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STREAMS​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Ho​w Does ​It​ Work​​​​​​​

 

STEP 1

Online Application​


​​STEP 2

Virtual / Online Interview

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STEP 3

​Acceptance​ and Payment


STEP 4

Internship Start Date