Internships in Japan

Key Information

Internship provider: The Intern Group

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Dates: 7 December 2024 – 18 January 2025

Duration: 6 weeks

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

Cost: JP¥747,569 (approximately A$7,600). Inclusions and exclusions are listed below.

Funding: $9,504 OS-HELP Loans are available for eligible students

Application deadline: 23 September 2024

Overview

Explore the dynamic blend of tradition and innovation in Tokyo, Japan's bustling capital. With its rich cultural heritage and cutting-edge technology, Tokyo offers an unparalleled setting for your international internship. Gain valuable experience and immerse yourself in one of the world's most exciting cities.

Study areas

Undergraduate and Postgraduate:

• Business (Not available: Accounting, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Management, and Sports Management)
• Information Technology (Study areas are limited and competitive. Not available: Network Technology, Systems Analysis, Systems Management, Cybersecurity, Games Development, Internet of Things and Network Design)
• Media and Communication (Study areas are limited and competitive. Not available: Cinema and Screen Studies, Games and Interactivity, Journalism, Media Industries, and Professional Writing and Editing)
• Design (Limited availability: UX Interaction Design)

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 their study plan that can be used for an internship experience, given the niche and specific nature of courses and study areas. Postgraduate students should inquire with Swinburne Abroad's Overseas Internship Advisor before applying for a program to confirm availability.

Eligiblity

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

Undergraduate:

• Completed at least 100CP (8 units) or 150CP (12 units) (if you want 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)

Postgraduate:

• 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 a course-specific project unit on the study plan that can be used for Internship experience (e.g., EAT80003 Professional Practice in Engineering, or Education and Nursing professional placement units).