From vivid cultural history to tasty local cuisine, Kathmandu in Nepal checks all the boxes. From the city you can visit the holy primates of Monkey Temple, go trekking in the Himalayas, and take a break from the bustle of the city in the Garden of Dreams. When you’re rested, you can head out for drinks in Thamel to see how the locals have fun.
Nepal Highlights
- Discover ancient Buddhist and Hindu temples
- Party in the bars and clubs in the Thamel district
- Paraglide through snowy mountain peaks
- Hike through the majestic Himalayas
- Take a leap off Asia's tallest bungee jump
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Visit the beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara and enjoy the best views of the Annapurna Mountain Range
The Work The World House
The Work the World house in Kathmandu will be the central hub of your overseas internship experience. The best way to think of it is as your home from home. The house has a social atmosphere, as you’ll share the house with fellow healthcare students from around the world.
You’ll find the Kathmandu house a short distance away from Thamel — a maze of winding lanes with more shops, bars, and restaurants than you’ll have time to visit.
The house itself is set in a relaxed residential area and a great place to retreat from the bustle of the city. You’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramas of Kathmandu Valley from the rooftop terrace.
This area is also an amazing jumping-off point for adventure trips like paragliding and trekking into the Himalayas.
In-Country Team
Management team: Based in the house, they oversee your entire Work the World internship abroad - 24/7 - from the moment you land to the moment you leaveCatering team: cook a variety of both local cuisine and familiar home comforts, accommodating all dietary requirementsHousekeeper: keeps the house clean and tidy from top to bottom, making sure you're comfortableLanguage teacher: visits the house twice per-week. During their lessons, you’ll learn everyday phrases and clinical terminology to help you get more from your overseas internshipSecurity team: Monitor the house 24/7 for extra peace of mind
Support in the Hospital
Before you start, our Kathmandu team will take you on an informal visit to your internship hospital. They’ll introduce you to your supervisors and other department staff, while taking you on a tour of the grounds.
Our team will continue to visit you during your placement. This helps ensure you're getting the most from the experience and everything is running smoothly.
We will inform you who your supervisors are before your internship. They key is building trust such that they provide insight that you can only get from local staff.
In the simplest possible terms, we offer support in every area throughout your clinical placement.

Internships in Kathmandu
VILLAGE HEALTHCARE WEEK
After your internship in Kathmandu, you can spend an optional week in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains. You’ll spend time among a tribe, learning about rural life in the mountains. You’ll spend your mornings learning about healthcare in the village’s health post. The health post has even fewer resources than our city-based partner hospitals, this makes treating patients here that much more of a challenge. In the afternoons you’ll immerse yourself in local culture, enjoying temple walks, cooking lessons, fishing, milking buffalo and paying a visit to the village shaman.




"This was an experience like no other and it confirmed my desire to become a pediatric OR nurse!"
Elizabeth Kasten, Marymount University 2020
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"It was amazing to see the importance of family in the case of mental health illness."
Chloe Upton, University of Chester 2019
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"The biggest difference in healthcare and Kathmandu was the lack of resources and equipment."
Catriona Mc Sorley , Keele University 2019
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"The pharmacy team were fantastic and they were as happy to see me as I was to see them."
Michael Walker, Keele University 2019
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"Due to the lack of resources, rubber dams and rotary instruments were not readily available."
Leo Sim, Queen's University, Belfast 2019
Read moreWhat healthcare disciplines do Work the World cater for?
Work the World organize short-term educational healthcare internships for the following disciplines: 1. Nursing and Midwifery 2. Medical 3. Physical Therapy 4. Radiology 5. Pharmacy 6. Dentistry 7. Occupational Therapy 8. Paramedicine
WHAT IS THE WORK THE WORLD HOUSE LIKE IN KATHMANDU, NEPAL?
Our house in Kathmandu will be the hub of your experience and your home away from home. You’ll be based only a short distance from Kathmandu’s famous Thamel district — a bustling maze of winding lanes with more bars, restaurants and shops than you’ll have time to visit.
WHAT TRAVELLING OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE FOR ME WHILST I’M IN NEPAL?
From vivid cultural history to tasty local cuisine, Kathmandu in Nepal checks all the boxes. From the city you can visit the holy primates of Monkey Temple, go trekking in the Himalayas, and take a break from the bustle of the city in the Garden of Dreams. When you’re rested, you can head out for drinks in Thamel to see how the locals have fun.
How much does it cost to do a Work the World internship?
Costs vary depending on where you go and the duration. Details of inclusions and costs can be found here.