
Engineering Internships in Vietnam
Take part in a life-changing six weeks internship Vietnam’s vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. Immerse yourself in an energetic and fast-paced economic centre surrounded by beautiful natural scenery and close to the coastline with a dynamic internship in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam is currently the fastest growing economy amongst ASEAN countries. Our internships partners (CRCC) will source a customised internship placement for you, based on your studies, experience, interests and career goals.
Key information
- Internship provider: CRCC Asia
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Dates: 15 June – 29 July 2023
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Academic credit: International Internship Unit 12.5CP or other course-related experiential units
- Cost: A$6,740 with housing
- Application deadline: 1 April 2023
Funding
This program has Australian Government New Colombo Plan scholarships. These grants are available to Australian undergraduate students (with no citizenship or residency rights to Vietnam), who have not previously received an NCP short-term grant. Scholarships are allocated on a rolling basis and students are automatically considered for a grant as part of the application process.
For more information on funding and eligibility see Fee Help and Scholarships.
Study areas
Please enquire with Swinburne Abroad before applying for the internship so that we can check with the provider whether an internship in your area of study will be possible.
Eligible students
Specific eligibility requirements depend on the academic unit being utilised, but all students must meet the minimum program eligibility criteria:
Undergraduate
- Completed at least 100CP (8 units), 150 CP 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 available space in your course for the applicable academic unit (domestic students may be able overload their degree).
Application deadline
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, with places allocated to the first students to complete a full application and meet eligibility criteria.
- Applications open: 7 November 2023
- Final deadline for applications: 1 April 2023

The Golden Bridge in Ba Na Hills, Vietnam.
Inclusions
- Internship Placement in chosen sector
- English-speaking supervisor
- Pre-departure support (i.e. visa, job placement, etc.)
- Airport pick-up
- Private, Fully-Furnished Accommodation
- 24/7 on-the-ground service
- Welcome Pack (i.e. SIM card, City guidebook, etc.)
- Orientation and Welcoming Banquet
- Weekly Cultural Events, Business Seminars, and Community Outreach Events
- Access to our 12-Course, Professional Development Hub, CareerBridge
- Development of the 5 Key Learning Objectives
- Leaving Event, Access to Alumni Network & Certificate of Completion
Exclusions
- Tuition fees
- Flights
- Daily expenditures (i.e. food, transport, weekend travel, etc.)
- Visa fees
Note: Visa costs range between A$25 - 50
Information sessions
Find out more about the program at one of our upcoming info sessions.