URA Internship Programme​

Are you passionate about making Singapore a great city to live, work and play?

Dive into the heart of city-shaping with URA's internship programme. This is your chance to contribute to our city’s development and experience our dynamic working culture firsthand.

Why choose URA?

Real impact, real projects

Work on meaningful real-world projects that directly shape our city's future. From sustainable design to smart city initiatives, your ideas could make a lasting impact on Singapore's development.

Learn from experienced mentors

Our dedicated, experienced mentors will guide you through a structured internship programme, helping you to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges. Take on diverse assignments tailored to your interests and field of study, whether it is architecture, computing or engineering.

Experience our work culture

Be part of a team committed to innovation and sustainable city-building. Enjoy support throughout your internship, from a comprehensive onboarding programme to networking opportunities with fellow interns and URA leaders.

Start building your career

Get the chance to interact and learn alongside great leaders, growing your professional and social networks.

Who we are looking for

We welcome students from a range of academic backgrounds who are keen to learn, contribute and gain practical experience in urban development.

You may apply if you are:

• a passionate, innovative thinker eager to contribute to Singapore's development. 

• a team player with strong communication skills and leadership qualities. 

• a matriculated university of polytechnic student pursuing a relevant field of study, with an internship support letter provided from your educational institution to undertake a full-time internship.

• able to commit to a full-time internship of at least 12 weeks, with priority given to those who can commit to longer commitments.

Internship periods

Our internships take place throughout the year, typically during the following periods*.

^{*Internship periods are indicative and subject to availability and your educational institution's schedule.}

What our interns say

Natalie Fu, Real Estate

"URA has opened my eyes to urban planning work; it’s not just about physical design - it’s creative problem-solving!"

Tristian Smith, Information Systems

"At URA, I was privileged to work on diverse Design & Planning Lab projects, honing existing skills and learning new ones."

Anugerah Firdaus, Engineering

"With URA, I gained insights into Singapore's land use optimisation efforts, supporting the nation's overall planning vision."

Lew Zhiyi, Environmental Studies

"URA showed me how multifaceted urban planning in Singapore is, making me excited to contribute to our cityscape in the future!"

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