Nursing Internships: Intern abroad in Bali, Indonesia

Bali Internship Abroad Medical & Healthcare

Nursing internships in Bali provide shadowing and observational learning experiences for students, through clinic or hospital placements. Interns have scope to engage in comparative healthcare research, while gaining a broader understanding of nursing practice around the world. Come prepared to observe, analyze, and learn how cultural beliefs, traditions, and social norms influence patient care.

What to expect from your Nursing internship:

Shadow experienced nurses and other healthcare staff to better understand how teams collaborate to provide patient care.
Develop cultural sensitivity to work with patients in diverse healthcare environments.
Practice nursing competencies such as critical thinking, note-taking, and reflective practice through daily observations.

Your internship abroad host organization:

Healthcare clinics
Hospitals
NGO Mobile Clinics for rural support

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Gain academic or course credit

Fully hosted experience from $2744

Includes accommodation

Start dates every Monday

Minimum duration 4 weeks, up to 12 weeks maximum

Explore beaches, rice paddies, markets & volcanoes

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Suitable for English language speakers

Eligibility requirement

Nursing internships in Bali are suitable for students who are currently enrolled in an academic pathway, toward full Nursing qualification.

Language requirements for this internship

This internship is conducted in English. However, interns should expect that a language barrier can still be encountered to a certain extent.

Associated career paths

Potential career paths supported by this internship include Registered Nurse, Aged Care Nurse, Community Health Nurse, Mental Health and Addictions Nurse, Perioperative Nurse, Practice Nurse, Health Care Administrator, Travel Nurse, Home Care Nurse, School Nurse, Critical Care Nurse, Nurse Educator, Midwife, Health Educator, Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Internship details

Bali boasts a quality healthcare system, with many top-rated hospitals and clinics which can rival or surpass the services found in many other countries around the world. Medical care is relatively affordable and versatile, catering to the needs of locals and visitors alike. Nursing internships in Bali are provided as valuable learning opportunities for students, who can learn a great deal from experienced professionals.

This is an in-country internship, with accommodation included. You can explore Remote Internships, if you are looking for an internship program that you can undertake from home.

Nursing internships in Bali are designed to provide real-world learning experiences that are observational in nature. Interns are never directly responsible for patient care and should not expect to be “hands on”, as this is restricted to the country’s fully licensed professionals. Rather, Nursing interns gain insight into the healthcare system, observing how nurses and other medical staff operate, in order to enrich understanding and familiarity, outside of classroom environments. Where there is scope to assist with non-patient care practical tasks, this will be conducted under guidance and supervision of qualified local professionals.

Preferences for internship placement may be stated and discussed in advance; however, will be subject to availability. In addition to clinics and hospitals, there may be scope to assist with certain NGO organizations, running mobile clinics into villages. These mobile rural support services provide check ups and healthcare information, related to prevention.

Do I need to speak Indonesian or Balinese for this internship?

No. Local medical teams include English language speaking Indonesian-trained and registered doctors, nurses, and paramedics. At times, interns may still encounter a language barrier to a certain extent. Come prepared and willing to surmount a language barrier (and ask for help when needed), as opposed to being intimidated by it.

What to expect in your first week:

Interns should expect that the first week of your experience will focus on settling in and gaining some introductory knowledge, to build an understanding of what you can develop, learn, and contribute. Interns are encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback, so that your supervisor(s) understands how you’re progressing and can assist to develop your internship accordingly.

Typical Schedule

Monday to Friday, up to 8 hours per day.

What are the career benefits of interning abroad as a Nursing Intern?

Nursing interns learn from a qualified and experienced supervisor, and can be involved in:

Dynamic observation activities, including medical rounds, patient assessments, and administrative support.
Observing consultations in outpatient and inpatient departments.
Critical thinking, comparative research, and professional note-taking.

Professional development opportunities:

Access observational exposure to patient care and medical procedures.
Improve interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
Strengthen empathy and understanding of diverse communities.
Gain practical skills and boost your employability, with guidance from Intern Abroad HQ’s Experiential Learning Curriculum to support your learning and cultural intelligence.

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Program fees

Applying for our Nursing Internship is completely free! The support package covers the assistance we provide in finding your internship and arranging your living accommodations in your host country, ensuring you thrive during your program.

Please note that a deposit of US$499 is required to confirm your place. The remaining balance (minus your initial US$499 deposit) is due at least 60 days before your internship start date.

Duration	Program Fee USD United States Dollars - $ Australian Dollars - AU$ Brazilian Reals - R$ British Pound Sterling - £ Canadian Dollars - CA$ Chinese Yuan - CN¥ Euros - € Hong Kong Dollars - HK$ Mexican Pesos - MX$ New Zealand Dollars - NZ$ Singapore Dollars - SG$ Swiss Francs - CHF UAE Dirhams - AED
4 weeks	$2,744 Equivalent to $98 /day
5 weeks	$3,474 Equivalent to $99 /day
6 weeks	$3,744 Equivalent to $89 /day
8 weeks	$3,984 Equivalent to $71 /day
10 weeks	$5,634 Equivalent to $80 /day
12 weeks	$5,684 Equivalent to $67 /day

A deposit of $499 (approximately 499) is required to confirm your participation. This is subtracted from the Program Fee total.
It is important to note that internships in Bali do not include meals and interns should budget to cover this Independently.
Balance of your Program Fee is due 70 days before your internship start date. The Program Fee payment can also be completed in installments through our Zero-Fee Payment Plan. Learn more.
All payments attract a 5% transaction fee to cover international banking fees and currency charges.
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Airport pick-up
Accommodation
24/7 in-country support
Program orientation
Dedicated support before, during, and after your internship
In-country guidance for social and tourist activities
Sourcing and securing your internship placement
Personalization of your internship plan
Coaching from your supervisor
Documented portfolio of your experiential learnings
Academic credit facilitation
International reference letter
Certificate of Internship Completion

All meals
All in-country transportation
Transfer back to the airport at the end of your internship program
Visa (if required), flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check
Personal spending money for snacks, drinks, public transport, laundry, and leisure activities during your free time.

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Activities and tourism

During the weekend, interns have spare time to relax and enjoy the surrounding area and attractions. Some of our favorite things to do include:

Check out Ubud’s “arts and crafts” hub with countless galleries, artists’ workshops, shops and markets to explore.
Tegalalang and Jatiluwih Rice Terraces - tours can be combined with trips to spice and coffee plantations where you can taste the famous Coffee Luwak (Kopi Luwak).
Sunrise tour of Mount Batur or Mount Agung - Mount Batur (Gunung Batur) is an active volcano and can be easily climbed (up to 1,700 meters ) in under two hours. For the more adventurous, Bali’s highest peak, Gunung Agung (3,142 meters), can be conquered in around 6 hours.
Explore Nusa Lembongan Island - just a short speed boat ride away from the mainland. The waters around the island are a marine protected area and offer world class diving.
Visit the shores of Lake Bratan, where the Ulun Danu Beratan Temple stands - a major water temple. The temple is an hour drive from Lovina and is a great day trip, combined with Git Git waterfall.
Visit Lombok, two hours by speedboat from Bali. Lombok is well known for the beautiful Gili Islands. Laze the day away on the white sandy beaches of Gili Meno!

Arrival and Orientation

When are internships in Bali available?

Internships in Bali, Indonesia, begin on the first and second Monday of the month. Exceptions to this schedule may be made to this when start dates are shifted to avoid holiday disruptions, or closed when the program has already reached capacity. Interns may choose to spend a minimum of 8 weeks, up to a maximum of 24 weeks.

When do you need to arrive and check-in?

Airport pick up and accommodation are included in the Program Fee. The accommodation is covered from the Thursday night before the Monday start date.

The typical port of entry is the Ngurah Rai International Airport, abbreviated as DPS.

In order to receive the airport pick up service, interns are required to arrive on the Thursday (before their Monday start date). Upon arrival, interns will be met, greeted, and transferred to the accommodation to settle in and rest. We ask interns to please arrive prior to 4pm, if this is possible. It’s more pleasant to settle into your accommodation before it gets dark (which is usually about 6-7pm).

If you are planning to spend time independently in Bali prior to your internship start date, and will not require an airport pick up, we can arrange an alternative pick up from another location within the Denpasar and Kuta area.

For departure, the last night of the accommodation is the Friday night of the final week, leaving interns free to depart on Saturday. Return transportation to the airport is not included in the internship program fee but the local coordinators can help you to make onward travel plans, if you request their assistance in advance

If you arrive earlier or depart later, you will be expected to pay for extra nights of accommodation. Please communicate your need for extra nights in advance.

Participants are advised not to book flights until they have first registered to confirm their participation and internship placement details.

What does the internship orientation cover?

Orientation is given by a representative from Intern Bali. It typically takes place on the Friday (after the Thursday arrival) and covers important details for the internship, including introductions, information about culture, customs, rules, expectations, safety, language lessons, cultural excursions, and more. The focus on your first day is to settle in and receive general safety and accommodation details. A secondary orientation will include an introduction to your specific internship placement.

Visa Requirements

Please note that all nationalities are required to obtain a visa in advance, in order to intern in Bali. You will be guided through the visa application process by our team, once you have confirmed your participation for your chosen internship. However, you should be prepared to submit required documentation for the visa for this process.

Requirements included, but may not be limited to, valid passport information, travel insurance, return airline tickets, and bank statements to verify financial means.

If your passport is nearing expiry within less than 12 months, you should ensure you have it renewed in advance. For this visa process, your passport will need to have at least 12 months validity remaining, after your intended departure date from Indonesia, at the end of the internship.

Please do not purchase flights for this internship, until you have first confirmed your participation and been guided through the placement and visa process accordingly.

A Visa Agent will apply for your Visa on your behalf. The Visa Application can cover up to 60 days (which covers 8-week internship durations) or up to 180 days (which covers the maximum duration of 24-week internship durations).

The cost of the visa is not included in your internship program fee, so this must be budgeted for independently. Expect to budget US$550. Pricing is subject to change.

The Visa is expected to be received via email within 10 working days (from the date of submission of the visa application). However, visa applications are not processed on weekends and Indonesian public holidays.

Significant public holiday periods occur around Lebaran, marking the end of Ramadan and Idul Fitri celebrations. This major holiday period can slow down visa applications by a number of weeks. The Holy month of Ramadan rotates by approximately ten days each year, so please take care to check the dates, as they may impact your travel plans. Likewise, visa application times are slower from Christmas through till the New Year.

Last-minute visa application requests may require an additional fee of US$200, to cover expedited visa processing. Expedited visa processing will be 3 working days. No expedite processing can be executed on weekends and public holidays. The applicant is solely responsible for covering such costs.

Once obtained, the visa document needs to be brought with you to Indonesia.

Accommodation and WiFi

What kind of accommodation is provided for interns in Bali?

Interns in Bali are accommodated in private accommodation units. The accommodation typically features some shared areas for guests, such as garden, patio, or living areas. However, interns can expect to have their own bedroom and bathroom for privacy.

Accommodation includes WiFi but the speed can sometimes be slow (compared to what you might be used to at home).

If you are interning alongside a friend, please let us know and we can aim to ensure you’re accommodated together.

Where in Bali is the intern accommodation located?

Interns are conveniently accommodated in the desirable touristic areas of the island. This may include the southern beach resort areas of Seminyak and Canggu, or the artistic and cultural epicenter of Ubud.

The internship accommodation is designed to offer proximity to the various amenities of Bali, such as shopping, cafes, restaurants, wellness studios, tourism operators, and more. Taxi services may also be utilised within these central areas.

Specific accommodation arrangements are made, taking into consideration the location of assigned internship placements, to ensure that any commute time for interns is as minimal as convenient as possible.

What is required for commuting between the accommodation and internship placement?

While some placements may be within walking distance, it is normal to expect a commute to and from the internship placement. The average commute time (between accommodation and the internship placement) is approximately 30 minutes and should not be more than 60 minutes (depending on traffic).

Interns should expect to budget approximately US$40 per month for transportation to and from the internship placement. Additional guidance on transportation and getting around will be provided by the local team in Bali, during your initial orientation and introductory period.

Meals

Internships in Bali do not include meals. The accommodation is unlikely to provide kitchenette facilities. Rather than purchasing ingredients to prepare home-cooked meals, it is more common to eat out (which can be very economical). Of course, there are plenty of supermarkets to shop from if one desires to stock up on some basic items.

Meals in Bali are very affordable when purchased from local establishments. Hearty, healthy meals can cost as little as US$2-3 (although you should prepare to pay more for dining within cafes or restaurants that are targeted toward tourists). Interns are recommended to avoid street food and eat hot cooked food. Staying hydrated is a must and bottled water should be consumed only (not tap water).

Balinese cuisine typically features rice in every meal. This may be accompanied by vegetables and meat or seafood. As Bali is predominantly Hindu, beef is rarely consumed. Common spices and seasonings may include galangal, ginger, shallots, garlic, turmeric, and lime.

We recommend that interns chat with their colleagues for tips on recommended eateries in their area. Locals will be proud to make recommendations and share their favorite places with you. Sharing a meal with others is a great way to connect and learn about a different culture, while also being one of the most rewarding (and delicious) aspects of international travel!

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Essential country information

Capital	Denpasar
Population	4.22 million
Languages	Bahasa Indonesia
Currency	Indonesia Rupiah (IDR)
Time zone	UTC+08:00

Weather and climate:

Bali has a tropical climate with year round warm weather and an average temperature of 86°F (30°C). High humidity can be expected during the wet season, from October through April. The dry season is between the months of May - September and has the lowest humidity. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 75°F (24°C) to to 89°F (32°C) and is rarely below 71°F (21°C).