Key information

Location: Nouméa, New Caledonia

Dates: November 2025 - February 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed)

Duration: 12 weeks

Academic credit: International Internship Unit 25CP or other course-related experiential units

Funding:

  • Up to A$2,500 towards flight costs, provided by the Embassy of France in Australia
  • A$2,500 Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants available
  • A$4,122 or A$8,245 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students

Note: Existing French language skills are not mandatory, but are helpful

Maximum number of participants: 2 students

Overview

Experience French language and culture from our closest French-speaking neighbour in the beautiful pacific location of New Caledonia. In conjunction with the Embassy of France in Australia and Swinburne University, the Nicolas Baudin Pacific Internships program will give you the opportunity to gain professional work experience in your area of study, giving your future CV a standout experience to show future employers.

Study areas

Undergraduate

  • Business: Marketing, PR, Communications 
  • Engineering 
     

Important note: These study areas are just a guide, and the availability of relevant internships depends on many individual factors. Sourcing internships for some study areas and majors may be more challenging than others. 

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 these minimum program eligibility criteria:

  • Completing an undergraduate course in the study areas listed above
  • Completed at least 100CP (8 units) 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 mark is between 50–60%)
  • Have available space in your course for the applicable academic unit (domestic students may be able overload their degree)
View of the city of Nouméa, New Caledonia

Funding

Funding your overseas journey may be easier than you think!

Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants

This program has a limited number of A$2,500 Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants available.

This grant can help offset travel and living expenses for your overseas internship and is available to both Domestic and International UG or PG students. The grants are allocated on a rolling basis upon acceptance of a place in the program.

Nicolas Baudin Travel Grants

This program has a limited number of grants provided by the French Embassy of Australia. The grants will be valued at up to A$2,500 and will be awarded to eligible students to offset the cost of flights for this program.

OS-HELP Loan

Eligible Australian students can apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of either A$4,122 or A$8,245 (for study outside of Asia) to help cover costs associated with your overseas program. Plus, up to $1,314 to complete an Asian language study in preparation for your placement in Asia. 

For more information about the OS-HELP Loan, other forms of funding and eligibility see  our Fee Help and Scholarships page. 

Expression of interest

Swinburne Abroad is now accepting Expressions of Interest for this program. More information and application instructions will be provided in early Semester 2, 2025 to those who have expressed interest.

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