Key information

Internship provider: FPT University

Location: Da Nang, Vietnam

Dates: 23 June – 3 August 2025

Duration: 6 weeks (1-week orientation + 5-week internship)

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

Program cost: A$2,400 - inclusions and exclusions can be found below.

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

Application deadline: 15 February 2025

** Limited to 20 places **

Overview

Supported by FPT University, the program kicks off with a week of orientation, during which you'll learn about Vietnam’s culture and language. Following this, you'll commence your internship at a local organisation, gaining industry experience while savouring Vietnam's incredible cuisine and enjoying its beautiful landscapes.

Study areas

Undergraduate

  • Business (Available: Marketing, Digital Marketing. Limited availability: Public Relations, Event Management)
  • Design (Available: Communication Design. Limited availability: Photomedia, Digital Media Design, UX Interaction Design)
  • Engineering (Limited availability: Software)
  • Games and Animation (Limited availability: Games Development, Games and Interactivity)
  • Information Technology (Available: Software Design, Software Development. Limited availability: Software Technology, Cybersecurity, Games Development, Digital Media Technologies)
  • Media and Communication (Available: Advertising, Social Media. Limited availability: Creative Writing and Literature, Digital Advertising Technology, Media Industries, Public Relations)
     

Postgraduate

  • Engineering (Limited availability: Engineering Science, Professional 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. 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: Postgraduate students should enquire with Swinburne Abroad's Overseas Internships Advisor before applying for a program to check the availability of the relevant academic unit in their course as well as the possibility of sourcing an internship in their desired location.

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)

Postgraduate

  • Completing a postgraduate course in the study areas listed above
  • Completed at least 25 CP (2 units) at the time of application
  • Have an average weighted mark of at least 60% (or satisfy additional eligibility criteria if the mark is between 50-60%)
  • Have a course-specific project unit on the study plan that can be used for internship experience (e.g., MDA80006 Media Industry Experience, EAT80003 Professional Practice in Engineering, or Education and Nursing professional placement units).

Fireworks festival in Da Nang, Vietnam. 

Program costs

$2,400

Inclusions

  • Five-week internship placement and supervision
  • Airport pick-up and see-off
  • Transportation for the first orientational week
  • Welcome & Farewell parties
  • Certificate of program completion
  • Excursions
  • Cultural & Enriching activities
  • Accommodation (Twin-sharing at an apartment)
  • Administration & Coordination costs
  • Swinburne travel insurance (subject to eligibility requirements)
     

Exclusions

  • Tuition fees associated with the selected unit for the internship
  • Visa expenses
  • Airfares
  • In-country transportation
  • Daily living expenses
     

Funding

Funding your overseas journey may be easier than you think

OS-HELP Loan

Eligible Australian students can also apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of up to A$9,504 in Asia to help cover costs associated with your overseas program. Plus, up to $1,263 to 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: 15 February 2025
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Information sessions

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