15 Healthcare Administration Internships for Undergraduates
- Stephen Turban
- Aug 31
- 9 min read
If you're in college and interested in how the healthcare industry works beyond medicine, an internship in healthcare administration can be a useful place to start. These internships help you understand how hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and public health departments are managed.
You also get a close look at how large healthcare systems make decisions, solve problems, and improve operations. You might work with hospital administrators, public health officials, or healthcare consultants. Even if you are not aiming for medical school, these internships open up roles in healthcare consulting, hospital operations, health tech, and public health policy.
With that in mind, here are 15 healthcare administration internships for undergraduates!
15 Healthcare Administration Internships for Undergraduates
Location: Remote! You can work from anywhere in the world.
Cost: Varies depending on program type
Dates: Multiple cohorts throughout the year, including summer, fall, winter, and spring.
Application Deadline: Varies based on the cohort; multiple deadlines throughout the year
Eligibility: Students who can work for 10-20 hours/week for 8-12 weeks. Open to high school students, undergraduates, and gap year students!
Ladder University Internship Program is an eight-week experience where college students work with high-growth startups and corporate businesses on real-world projects. You’ll be matched with a company based on your interests and work directly with a manager while receiving weekly support from a dedicated Ladder Coach. Projects span industries like health tech, business development, and healthcare administration. You’ll attend weekly meetings, contribute to ongoing work, and build practical skills in communication, research, and project management. At the end of the internship, you’ll present your work to the company and leave with a portfolio of contributions.
Location: Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, Georgia
Cost: Paid, with a rate of $10/hour based on reviews, though exact amounts may vary.
Dates: Typically 10 weeks, from May to August (exact dates for 2025 not specified).
Application Deadline: Not specified; check the official website for updates, likely in early spring.
Eligibility: Current undergraduate or graduate students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, with a focus on administrative roles
The Emory Healthcare Administrative Internship Program is a 10-week paid summer experience for undergraduate and graduate students interested in healthcare administration. You’ll work full-time from May to August on project-based assignments that give you hands-on exposure to hospital operations, physician division finance, and system leadership. You’ll attend leadership meetings, tour Emory Healthcare facilities, and collaborate with professionals across departments. A preceptor will guide your work, and you’ll present your final project to executive leadership at the end of the program.
Location: Multiple sites, including hospitals and business offices across Northwell Health’s service area
Cost: None. A stipend will be provided; however, the exact amount is not specified.
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Around 35 students (based on the previous year)
Dates: 10 weeks, typically from June to August
Application Deadline: Opens in September and closes when positions fill
Eligibility: Current undergraduate students (typically juniors) majoring in a related field
Northwell Health Healthcare Management Program Internship is a competitive 10-week paid summer program for college juniors. You’ll be placed at one of Northwell’s hospitals or departments across New York, including Long Island, Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn. You’ll work on high-impact projects like cost-savings analysis, business plan development, hospital unit redesign, and performance dashboards. Each intern is paired with a mentor and attends executive-level meetings to learn how top decisions are made. You’ll also join weekly educational sessions, team-building activities, and an end-of-summer networking event with alumni and leadership.
Location: Cleveland Clinic (main campus and regional sites)
Cost: Free. A stipend will be provided; however, the exact amount is not specified
Dates: 10 weeks (summer; typically June–August)
Application Deadline: December 31
Eligibility: Rising Junior and Senior undergraduate students
The Cleveland Clinic Leadership in Healthcare (LiH) Undergraduate Administrative Internship Program is a competitive 10-week summer internship for rising juniors and seniors from any major, with common fields including healthcare administration, public health, business, and health sciences. You’ll work on real administrative projects tied to the Cleveland Clinic’s strategic goals, gaining exposure to healthcare operations, leadership, and decision-making. You will be placed in both clinical and non-clinical departments and supported by mentors and sponsors who help tailor your experience to your interests.
Location: Kaiser Permanente Medical Center or other business offices. Check your closest location here.
Stipend: $25.09 - $29.16 per hour
Dates: June 9 - August 1
Application Deadline: November 18 - January 6
Eligibility: You must be 18 to 24 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and be enrolled in a college, university, trade school, or have graduated within the past year. Check more details here.
KP LAUNCH College Program is a paid summer internship for college students ages 18 to 24 who live in Northern California. Hosted by Kaiser Permanente, the program is designed for students from underrepresented and under-resourced backgrounds. You’ll work full-time for eight weeks in non-clinical roles like finance, HR, marketing, IT, and operations. As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience, shadow professionals, join mentorship and development workshops, and take part in community service. You’ll also meet senior leaders and learn how healthcare systems work behind the scenes.
Location: Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Cost: Free
Dates: Multiple cohorts throughout the year, including summer, fall, and spring.
Application Deadline: Varies based on the cohort
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students
Bloustein School Undergraduate Internship Program at Rutgers University offers structured internships for students majoring in public health, health administration, planning and public policy, or urban planning. You’ll work on a major project tied to your field of study while gaining experience in a professional setting. Internships may involve policy analysis, program evaluation, administrative work, or health-related research. You’ll be supervised at your internship site and supported by the program coordinator. All internships must be approved before you begin, and you’ll need to submit a formal contract to set clear expectations.
Location: Internships are available across multiple U.S. locations
Cost: None
Dates: 10 to 12 weeks in summer; exact dates may vary based on the internship
Application Deadline: Applications open early September (exact date varies by year); positions close upon fulfillment.
Eligibility: Full-time students who are typically in their junior year
Cardinal Health Undergraduate Internship Program is a paid 10–12 week summer experience where you’ll work on real business projects that impact the healthcare industry. You’ll take ownership of your work, work across departments, and present your results to senior leaders at the end of the program. You’ll join training workshops, get mentorship, and hear directly from executives during speaker sessions. You’ll also build connections through team activities, service projects, and Employee Resource Groups. Interns are placed in areas like finance, marketing, HR, IT, supply chain, and engineering.
Location: WHO organizational locations (regional offices, country offices, or headquarters)
Cost: Free. Living allowance available for interns with financial need.
Dates: Internship opportunities are posted continuously throughout the year
Application Deadline: Varies based on the internship
Eligibility: The participant must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate programme related to public health, medicine, social sciences, or administrative fields and at least twenty years of age on the date of application.
The WHO Internship Programme gives you the chance to work with the World Health Organization and gain real experience in global public health. You’ll join a team working on projects in areas like public health research, communications, external relations, or human resources. The goal is to help you build skills while contributing to WHO’s mission. You can apply if you’re at least 20 years old and have completed three years of full-time university study. You must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a program related to public health, medicine, social sciences, or administration.
Location: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
Cost/Stipend: A stipend will be provided; however, the exact amount is not specified
Dates: May 14 - July 9
Application Deadline: January 24
Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare General Administrative Internship is an 8-week paid summer program for college students. You’ll work on project-based assignments that support hospital operations and give you hands-on experience in healthcare administration. You’ll be matched with a preceptor and collaborate with hospital teams to learn how departments function and interact. You’ll build skills in project management, data analysis, communication, and leadership while observing how a top-ranked hospital system runs behind the scenes.
Location: Stanford Health Care, Palo Alto, CA
Cost: Students will receive a stipend
Dates: 8–12 weeks, June - August
Application Deadline: Application typically closes in February - March
Eligibility: Participant must be actively pursuing a bachelor’s or associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
Stanford Health Care Summer Administrative Internship Program is a paid 8–12 week experience for undergraduate and graduate students who want to learn how healthcare systems are managed. You’ll be matched with a department and work on projects related to operations, process improvement, or strategy. A preceptor will guide your day-to-day work. You’ll also join seminars, networking events, and social activities to build community and learn from Stanford leaders. The program is designed to help you explore healthcare leadership and medical education administration.
Location: Jacksonville, Florida, and Rochester, Minnesota
Cost: Free
Acceptance rate/cohort size: 15 students
Dates: Multiple cohorts throughout the year, including summer, fall, and spring.
Application Deadline: Varies based on the cohort. Check details here.
Eligibility: Students are required to be currently enrolled in a baccalaureate or master's program in health administration, business administration, or public health at an affiliated institution.
The Mayo Clinic Health Care Administration Internship is a semester-long program for undergraduate and graduate students who want hands-on experience in healthcare management. You’ll work on department-specific projects in areas like operations, finance, HR, provider relations, or clinical research. You’ll contribute to real tasks, attend leadership lectures, and take part in strategic initiatives that shape how the organization runs. You’ll be matched with a mentor, observe hospital or clinic operations, and join professional development sessions.
Location: Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO
Cost: Free. You will receive a stipend.
Dates: 8 to 10 weeks in summer (specific dates depend on the selected intern’s academic schedule)
Application Deadline: December 30
Eligibility: Current junior and senior students interested
Children’s Mercy Administrative Internship is a paid summer program for undergraduate juniors and seniors interested in healthcare administration at a pediatric hospital. You’ll work on real projects in areas like strategic planning, operations, supply chain, marketing, and financial planning. You’ll also rotate through frontline departments like nursing, child life, and surgical services. You’ll be mentored by senior leaders and supervised by Administrative Fellows. You’ll create a personalized rotation based on your interests, gain exposure to hospital operations, and present your work at the end of the internship.
Location: Hybrid/Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Pediatrics, New York, NY
Cost: A modest stipend will be offered after the internship.
Dates: June 2 - July 11
Application Deadline: January 5
Eligibility: Current university/college students
Weill Cornell Pediatrics Summer Internship is a full-time summer program for undergraduate and graduate students interested in pediatric healthcare. You can choose from several tracks, including clinical research, patient education, and healthcare administration. One standout option is the Finance and Operations in an Academic Health System track. You’ll work directly with the Chief Administrative Officer and administrative staff on projects like financial reporting, data analysis, and program development. You’ll also get exposure to clinical operations and practice management.
Location: Parkview Health, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Cost/Stipend: All participants receive a competitive hourly wage. The exact hourly stipend varies by assignment.
Dates: 10 weeks (May - July)
Application Deadline: Oct–Mar; departmental deadlines within that window
Eligibility: Current college students
Parkview Health Summer Internship Program is a paid, 10-week opportunity for college students to explore both clinical and non-clinical areas of healthcare, including healthcare administration. You’ll work full-time (40 hours/week) on real projects that build your professional skills and expose you to healthcare best practices. You’ll be immersed in Parkview’s mission and operations, attend networking events with professionals and fellow interns, and participate in a volunteer component that supports local nonprofits. You’ll also gain hands-on experience in administrative functions and learn how healthcare systems operate in real-world settings.
Location: INTEGRIS Health Centers, Oklahoma
Cost: Paid internship (stipend amount undisclosed)
Dates: Internship will run for 10 weeks in June-August
Application Deadline: November 29
Eligibility: Current or recent graduates of an undergraduate or graduate degree are welcome to apply
The INTEGRIS Health Administrative Internship Program is a paid, 10-week summer experience for undergraduate and graduate students interested in healthcare leadership. You’ll be placed in a key department within Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system and work on real operational projects guided by a departmental preceptor. You’ll shadow clinical and non-clinical teams, attend leadership development sessions, and network with professionals across the system. The program is supervised by the INTEGRIS Health administrative fellow, and it ends with a final presentation to senior leaders.
One other option—the Lumiere Research Scholar Program
If you’re interested in pursuing independent research, consider applying to one of the Lumiere Research Scholar Programs, selective online high school programs for students founded with researchers at Harvard and Oxford. Last year, we had over 4,000 students apply for 500 spots in the program! You can find the application form here.
Also, check out the Lumiere Research Inclusion Foundation, a non-profit research program for talented, low-income students. Last year, we had 150 students on full need-based financial aid!
Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a Harvard College graduate. He founded Lumiere as a PhD student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program where students work 1-1 with a research mentor to develop an independent research paper.
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