AKU's GLOBAL MOBILITY PROGRAMMES

The Aga Khan University’s Global Mobility Programmes are designed to offer unique work-integrated learning opportunities that enable students to gain hands-on experience in their career fields, expand their cultural understanding, and build meaningful professional networks. These programmes are an excellent way to connect classroom knowledge with real-world challenges while learning in diverse, global contexts.

Background on AKU-RVIP

The Aga Khan University's Reciprocal Virtual Internship Programme (AKU-RVIP) offers students a distinctive opportunity to engage in cross-cultural learning with partner institutions. Running for 12 weeks with a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week, the internships feature project-based assignments that are manageable and designed for remote completion, supported by weekly Zoom meetings. While the internships are unpaid, students may be eligible for academic credits, subject to the academic entity’s guidelines. Projects may include research, resource development, academic and report writing, communications, and other academic-focused tasks.

AKU-RVIP Summer 2025 Recruitment Timelines:
Student Application Deadline: 04th May 2025
Assessment, Interview and Onboarding: 05th May 2025 - 6th June 2025
Summer 2025 Commencements: 9th June 2025 -  29th August 2025

Feel free to reach out to geo@aku.edu with any questions or concerns.

Background on AKU-VIP
The Aga Khan University's Virtual Internship Programme (AKU-VIP) offers international students the chance to explore opportunities in their chosen career fields remotely through a 12-week placement with AKDN Agencies. With a commitment of only 15 hours per week, this programme allows students to develop professional and personal skills, gain career insights, and foster global connections—all from the comfort of their own homes.

AKU-VIP Summer 2025 Recruitment Timelines:
Student Application Deadline:04th May 2025
Assessment, Interview and Onboarding: 05th May 2025 - 6th June 2025
Summer 2025 Commencement: 9th June 2025 - 29th August 2025

Feel free to reach out to aku.iip@aku.edu with any questions or concerns.