Local Work Attachment / Internships

International Students

All DP holders enrolled in a full-time programme in SUSS will be eligible for a MOM Letter of Consent (LOC) for internships that are part of course requirements. These LOCs will need to be applied by SUSS, instead of employers.

Pass TypeWith Effect From 1 May 2021
DP

Work

  • Requires a work pass (e.g. EP, S Pass, Work Permit, TEP, TWP) instead of MOM LOC
  • Employers to apply for work pass, and each work pass is job-stint specific

Alternatively, student DP holders can switch to STP for which no work pass is needed for any work, subject to cap on number of hours during term time, if it is not part of course requirement.

Intern

  • Similar to work, for internships that are not part of course requirements, work pass is required instead of MOM LOC

(Exception) For internships that are part of course requirements, MOM will continue to provide a MOM LOC.

STP

Intern / Work (no change with effect from 1 May 2021)

  • No work pass needed and no need to notify MOM for any work, including internships that are part of course and beyond course requirements.
  • Up to 16 hours a week during school term for any work that does not contribute to graduation requirements, no limit otherwise.

The OWA / OI gives students an opportunity to work and reside at a foreign company. There will be a on-site work supervisor to guide students on the tasks. OWA / OI allow students a multi-cultural experience through working and socialising with people from different nationalities.