Internships in Bangkok
As Southeast Asia’s digital powerhouse, Bangkok offers an exciting gateway to the region’s booming tech and innovation scene. With thousands of start-ups and global tech firms calling the city home, Bangkok is the perfect destination to spend your winter interning at a forward-thinking organisation.
Key information
Internship provider: Asia Internship Program (AIP)
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Dates: 21 June - 1 August, 2026
Duration: 6 weeks
Academic credit: International Internship (Extended) Unit 25CP or other course-related experiential units
Program cost:
- US$1,650 (approx. A$2,500) without housing
- US$3,000 (approx $4,550) with housing
Funding:
- A$4,946 or A$9,893 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students
Application deadline: 5 March 2026
Overview
Make the most of your semester break by diving into an overseas internship that blends professional growth with cultural immersion. A Bangkok internship gives you hands-on experience in a dynamic industry while letting you explore one of the world’s most vibrant cities.
Study areas
Undergraduate
- Art (Professional and Creative Writing, Limited: Ethics and Technology, Perspectives on Globalisation)
- Animation, Games and Interactivity and Screen Production (Limited)
- Aviation (tbc)
- Media and Communication (most majors available)
- Business (most majors available)
- Law
- Design (most majors available)
- Engineering (most majors available)
- Science (limited availability in Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Environmental Science)
- Computer Science (most majors available)
- Health Science (limited availability in Biomedical Science and Clinical Technology)
Imortant note: These study areas are just a guide, and availability of relevant internships depends on many individual factors. Sourcing internships for some study areas and majors may be more challenging than others. 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.
Note for postgraduate students: Unfortunately, internships are not available for postgraduate students unless they have a course-specific project unit on the study plan that can be used for internship experience, given the niche and specific nature of courses and study areas. Postgraduate students should inquire with Swinburne Abroad's Overseas Internships Advisor before applying for a program to confirm availability.
Eligibility
Specific eligibility requirements depend on the academic unit being utilised, but all students must meet the minimum program eligibility criteria:
Undergraduate
- Completing an undergraduate course in study areas listed above
- Completed at least 100 CP (8 units) if you intend to use a course-specific unit or 150 CP (12 units) if you intend to use the international internship unit
- Have an average weighted mark of at least 60% (or satisfy additional eligibility criteria if the mark is between 50-60%)
- Have available space in your course for the applicable academic unit (domestic students may be able to overload their degree)
Bangkok, Thailand
Program cost
US$1,650 (approx. A$2,500) without housing
US$3,000 (approx. A$4,550) with housing
Inclusions
- 24/7 Assistance
- Visa Support
- Career Consultation
- CV/Resume Consultation
- Certification from Host Company
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Additional inclusions in the program with housing:
- Shared Housing
- Pick-up from the Airport
- Pre-arrival Orientation
Exclusions
- Tuition fees associated with the selected unit for internship
- Visa application fees (if applicable)
- Airfares
- In-country transportation
- Daily living expenses
Funding
Funding your overseas journey may be easier than you think
OS-HELP Loan
Eligible Australian students can also apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of A$4,946 or A$9,893 for study in Asia, to help cover costs associated with your overseas program. Plus, up to A$1,314 if you complete Asian language study in preparation for your placement in Asia.
For more information on funding and eligibility see Fee Help and Scholarships.
Application
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.
Note: You can only submit an application for one overseas internship program per application cycle.
Final deadline for applications: 5 March 2026
Information sessions
Find out more about the program at one of our upcoming info sessions.