Heads up! We're not running this internship in Summer 2021

The USA internships is not currently being offered; however we are currently accepting applications to a new Creative internship in NYC that will run in Summer 2021. For more information on the new internship opportunity and to register your interest click the link below.

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Intern in one of the powerhouse cities of the United States — Los Angeles or New York. The Academic Internship Council (AIC) will source you an internship that is tailored to your studies and provide support with logistics such as housing and visas.

Choose between two of the United States’ most iconic cities: 

  • Los Angeles (LA) is a Californian gem blessed with year-round sunshine, the Pacific Ocean to the west and rugged mountains to the east.
  • New York CIty (NYC) is the creative, cultural hub of New York and is a fast-paced business centre that is the USA’s epicenter of the arts.

Key information

  • Internship provider: Academic Internship Council (AIC)
  • Study areas: all undergraduate study areas* 
  • Location: Los Angeles or New York City, USA
  • Dates: 2 January – 29 February 2020
  • Duration: eight weeks
  • Academic credit: Professional Internship Unit 25CP or other course-related experiential units
  • Cost: LA: A$8,192 / NYC: A$9,126
  • Application deadline: Extended to 15 August 2019

*Note: some study areas are difficult to source internships in and internships are not guaranteed. AIC can provide guidance and suggest other locations if necessary. Difficult study areas include:

  • LA: law, arts, engineering, aviation, architecture, ICT, science, health
  • NYC: FTV, games, engineering, aviation, science, health

Eligible students

Only undergraduate on-campus students that have completed 150CP (12 units) and have an average weighted mark of at least 60% are eligible for USA internships for summer 2020. Eligibility requirements may differ depending on the academic unit you utilise for your internship.

Panorama of Downtown Los Angeles.

Inclusions

  • Tailored internship placement
  • Assistance with visa application
  • 24/7 support and emergency assistance
  • In-country orientation
  • Accommodation
  • Various social and cultural events
  • Professional development support and workshops
  • Swinburne travel insurance (subject to eligibility requirements)

Exclusions

  • Tuition fees 
  • Airfares 
  • Visa application fees 
  • Daily living expenses 
Information sessions

Find out more about the program at one of our upcoming info sessions.

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