China engineering internships

Intern in the city of Zhuhai in Guangdong Province, China. Located in Southern China near Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR, the Guangdong Province is a major manufacturing and export hub. Spend the first week of the program getting a crash course in Chinese culture, undertaking language lessons, cultural activities and company visits, before interning in an engineering firm 8 weeks.

Note: This program is open to undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students (PG students not eligible for NCP scholarships)

Key information

• Internship provider: InternChina (IC)
• Location: Zhuhai, China
• Dates: 3 December 2020 – 7 February 2021
• Duration: 9-weeks (1 week immersion program + 8 week internship)
• Cost: £2,775 GBP (approx. A$5,200) 
• Application deadline: 30 August 2020

Academic credit

Undergraduate

• EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering; OR
• ENG20005 International Internship – Engineering (Extended)

Postgraduate

• EAT80003 Professional Practice in Engineering; OR
• MFP80004 International Internship (Extended)

Funding

This program has 12 x $3,000 Australian Government New Colombo Plan scholarships. These grants are available to Australian undergraduate students (with no citizenship or residency rights to China), who have not previously received an NCP short-term grant. Scholarships are allocated on a rolling basis and students are automatically considered for a grant as part of the application process.

Study areas

Undergraduate

• Engineering (NOT Biomedical, Software or Telecommunications)

Note: These study areas are just a guide, and availability of relevant internships depends on many individual factors. Some study areas and majors are more difficult than others to source internships for. If your study area is not listed here, but you are interested in this destination, please let us know and we can confirm with the internship provider.

Postgraduate

•  Master of Construction Management
• Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management
• Master of Engineering/Science (NOT Network Systems and Telecommunications)
• Master of Professional Engineering (all majors)

Note: Internships for postgraduate students can be more difficult to source due to the niche and specific nature of courses and study areas. The study areas listed here are a guide only and it is suggested that postgraduate students discuss program options with Swinburne Abroad prior to applying.

Eligible students

Specific eligibility requirements depend on the academic unit being utilised, but all students must meet the minimum program eligibility criteria below:

Undergraduate

• Be in an undergraduate engineering course
• Completed at least 100CP (8 units)
• Have an average weighted mark of at least 60% (or satisfy additional eligibility criteria if mark is between 50-60%)
• Have available space in your course for the applicable academic unit (domestic students may be able overload their degree)

Postgraduate

• Be in a postgraduate engineering course
• Completed at least 25CP (2 units) at the time of application
• Have an average weighted mark of at least 60% (or satisfy additional eligibility criteria if mark is between 50-60%)
• Have available space in your course for the applicable academic unit (domestic students may be able overload their degree)

Application deadline

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, with places (and scholarships) allocated to the first students to complete a full application and meet eligibility criteria.

• Applications open: 1 June 2020
• Final deadline for applications: 30 August 2020

Note: This program requires a minimum of 7 participants to run, and can cater to a maximum of 15 participants.

Inclusions

• Internship in China-based host company
• Visa application letter and support
• In-country orientation and welcome package
• 10 hours of Mandarin lessons
• Cultural immersion week activities and company visits
• Pickup and transfer to accommodation
• Accommodation (private room in shared apartment)
• 24/7 emergency contact person
• Option to join regular trips and events
• Comprehensive medical and travel insurance

Exclusions

• Tuition Fees
• Visa application fees (if applicable)
• Airfares
• Daily living expenses