Internships in Japan

Key information

Internship provider: CRCC Global

Location: Kansai, Japan

Dates: 21 June - 30 July 2027

Duration: 6 weeks

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

Program cost: A$9,450 (Inclusions and exclusions can be found below)

Funding: A$10,494 or A$5,247 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students 

Application deadline: 4 March 2027

Overview

Based in Japan’s Kansai region, this STEM-focused internship program offers opportunities across Engineering, Science and IT. Gain hands-on professional experience, develop global skills and experience Japanese workplace culture while living in one of the country’s most dynamic regions.

Study areas*

Undergraduate:

Engineering

• Architectural Engineering: Limited
• Biomedical: Limited
• Civil: Not available
• Construction: Available
• Electrical and Electronic: Available
• Mechanical: No available
• Product Design: Limited
• Robotics and Mechatronics: Available
• Software: Available

Computer Science / IT

• Artificial Intelligence: Available
• Cybersecurity: Limited
• Data Science: Available
• Games Development: Limited
• Internet of Things: Available
• Software Development: Available
• Information Technology: Available

Science: limited all study areas

Health science: Biomedical available and Neuroscience limited 

Important 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 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. 

*Study areas may be subject to change or confirmation.

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 one of the available Engineering, Science, Computer Science or IT study areas 
• 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) 

Some of the most iconic temples in Japan can be found in the Kansai region