Key information
Internship provider: The Global Student (TGS)
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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$4,295 (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 April 2027
Overview
Immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur and experience Malaysia’s rich culture and diverse industries during a six-week internship in the country’s modern capital. This program gives you the opportunity to experience life in a dynamic international city while putting your skills into practice in a real-world professional setting.
Seize this opportunity to enhance your skills, broaden your cultural understanding, and gain valuable international work experience in Malaysia.
Academic credit
Law students
The internship experience will contribute to one of the following Law units:
- LAW10016 Professional Experience in Law 1
- LAW20018 Professional Experience in Law 2
- LAW30016 Professional Experience in Law 3
Criminal Justice and Criminology students
- SOC20021 International Internship – Humanities (Extended)
Study areas
Undergraduate
- Law and Criminal Justice and Criminology
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. 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 the 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)
- Law students must not have completed all 3 Law Placements
Batu Caves Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Program cost
AUD $4,295
Inclusions
- Interview and host matching
- Pre-departure and orientation
- Accommodation
- Ongoing follow-up and support throughout the program
- Networking event/s
- 24-hour emergency support
- Farewell and debrief
- Certificate of completion
- Welcome and farewell events
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Exclusions
- Tuition fees associated with the selected unit for the internship
- Visa expenses
- Airfares
- Airport transfers and in-country transportation
- Daily living expenses
Funding
Funding your overseas journey may be easier than you think
OS-HELP Loan
Eligible Australian students can apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of up to A$10,494 or A$5,247 in Asia to help cover costs associated with your overseas program. Plus, up to $1,393 if you complete an 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: 4 April 2027
Information sessions
Find out more about the program at one of our upcoming info sessions.