OXBRIDGE GATEWAY
Product Strategy & AI Research Intern (Unpaid Educational Internship)
Location: Hong Kong (Remote)
Duration: Flexible internship period of approximately 4–6 weeks
Start Period: July 2027
Commitment: 10–20 hours per week (Flexible, part-time)
Application: Open on a rolling basis (up to 2 positions)
About ASPIREdeck
ASPIREdeck by Oxbridge Gateway is an AI-powered Education Intelligence Platform designed to help students better understand themselves, discover suitable university pathways, develop future-ready skills, and become lifelong learners. Built alongside academics, psychologists, and educators, ASPIREdeck combines psychometric assessments, AI-powered guidance, academic enrichment, career exploration, and personalised development into one integrated platform. We are looking for intellectually curious university students who enjoy research, strategic thinking, product analysis, and solving complex problems.
About the Role
This internship is ideal for students interested in:
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Product Management
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Strategy Consulting
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Business Analysis
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User Experience Research
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EdTech
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Artificial Intelligence
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Startups and Innovation
You will receive guidance from the Director of Product and work alongside the product team on research projects related to ASPIREdeck. Through guided research activities, you will gain practical experience in product strategy, user research, and AI innovation while contributing insights that support ASPIREdeck’s ongoing development.
Responsibilities
User Research
You may contribute to:
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Interviewing students, parents, and educators
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Identifying challenges in university and career planning
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Analysing user feedback and behaviour
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Developing recommendations based on research findings
Product Strategy
Support research and recommendations relating to:
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AI-powered features
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Product roadmap priorities
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Student engagement
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Personalisation
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Platform growth
Competitor & Market Research
Research global platforms and industry trends across areas including:
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University admissions
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Career guidance
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Psychometric assessments
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AI education tools
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Learning platforms
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Future of learning
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Human skills in the AI era
Produce strategic reports covering:
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Features
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User experience
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Pricing
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AI capabilities
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Market positioning
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Opportunities for ASPIREdeck
What You’ll Gain
This internship provides exposure to product strategy, consulting, and innovation practices.
You will gain experience in:
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Product Management
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User Research
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Strategic Analysis
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Competitive Intelligence
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AI Product Development
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Startup Strategy
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Executive Presentation Skills
You will also have opportunities to:
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Present recommendations to senior leadership
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Receive guidance and feedback from the Oxbridge Gateway product team
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Receive a reference letter from Oxbridge Gateway to support future academic applications, scholarship applications, or career opportunities (based on participation and performance during the internship)
Internship Outcomes
During the internship, you may contribute to:
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Strategic research reports
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Competitor analysis
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User research summaries
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Product improvement recommendations
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Market analysis presentations
These outputs can help demonstrate analytical thinking, research ability, and strategic problem-solving skills.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from university students studying:
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Business
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Economics
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Psychology
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Computer Science
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Engineering
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Education
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Marketing
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Data Science
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Design
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Social Sciences
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Any analytical discipline
Ideal candidates are:
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Curious and proactive
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Strong researchers and critical thinkers
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Comfortable analysing complex information
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Passionate about education, AI, or innovation
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Able to communicate ideas clearly
No previous internship experience is required.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
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Be a Hong Kong Permanent Resident or hold a valid visa permitting employment without restriction.
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Be currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree or equivalent higher education program.
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Be prepared to execute a statutory declaration as a "Work Experience Student" in accordance with the Minimum Wage Ordinance.
Candidates should demonstrate intellectual curiosity, independent thinking, strong analytical ability, and the ability to communicate ideas clearly.
Mentorship & Support
Interns will receive guidance from the Oxbridge Gateway team throughout the internship, with regular check-ins to discuss research progress, insights, and recommendations.
The internship is structured around guided learning, mentorship, and project-based research. Flexible remote working arrangements are available to accommodate academic commitments.
Successful applicants will receive an internship agreement outlining the educational objectives, duration, responsibilities, and arrangements before commencing the internship.
Application Process
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged as places are limited.
Please submit:
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Your CV
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A short paragraph explaining your interest in AI, education, product strategy, or startups
Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a brief interview.
Applications should be sent to:
HR@oxbridgegateway.com
Please Note
This is an unpaid educational internship designed to provide meaningful learning experience and practical exposure to product strategy, research, and innovation. Interns will not replace existing employees or undertake routine operational roles. The internship is intended to develop research, analytical, and strategic thinking skills through supervised project-based activities.