East Asia graduate programme
Our East Asia graduate scheme offers graduates careers in a diverse range of roles. Discover more about how you can apply and begin your journey to becoming an Arup graduate.
Your ideas and perspective are unique. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future. With your ideas and thinking we can solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.
We offer graduate positions across Hong Kong, China, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Thailand. You will have the opportunity to work on purposeful projects for our clients that strengthen the resilience of our cities and communities.
The Arup graduate programme provides many unique and invaluable opportunities for fresh graduates to explore our capabilities through working on various projects and to learn through meeting colleagues around the globe.
Developing you from day one
At the start, new graduates take part in a one-week programme, where they gain insights into Arup’s culture and values, learn about our commitment to a sustainability and adjust to our fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Throughout your time as a graduate, you will be provided with structured learning and development programmes that will enable you to mature professionally and create remarkable outcomes throughout your career at Arup.
We hire people across a wide range of services – from accounting and finance, through civil and structural engineering, to IT and communications specialists.
As an Arup graduate trainee you will have:
- Studied or be studying in a field relevant to the team you want to join
- Meet the work rights requirements for the chosen country
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- Plenty of self-motivation and be willing to take on new challenges
- A well-rounded personality, with extra-curricular interests and most importantly a passion for the work we do
Application opening and closing times
Our recruitment process is both comprehensive and confidential, designed to make sure we’re a good fit and that you’ll get the most from the program you’re applying for.
Each country in which we recruit his slight variations in its interview process so its important that you are aware of the dates below:
- Hong Kong - September to February. You are welcome to apply throughout the year.
- Japan - throughout the year
- Macau - December to June
- Mainland China - September to Mar
- Philippines - throughout the year
- Vietnam - March to August
Join our Graduate Talent Community
Our Graduate Talent Community is open to recent and soon-to-be graduates in Hong Kong and Mainland China. By joining you’ll gain early access to future graduate opportunities, career preparation resources and insights from our current graduates.
Apply here to become a member of our Graduate Talent Community and we’ll connect you with opportunities that match your profile.
Eligibility criteria
- Full working rights in the country of application
- No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
- Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree before employment starts
Applying for a graduate role
Access Graduate opportunities in Hong Kong and Mainland China by joining our Talent Community here.
Visit our Careers Site to view current Graduate opportunities in Macau, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.
Application process
Applying for a graduate role
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Online application
All candidates must apply online and complete a job specific application.
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Application review
All applications that meet the minimum qualifications outlined on the job posting are reviewed and assessed to determine a shortlist of the best candidates for further consideration.
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Interviews
Although processes differ slightly from country to country, all candidates who meet our requirements will be contacted for an interview.
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Offer
Candidates who successful pass the interview stage will receive a verbal offer, followed by written confirmation of their employment terms.
