There is no better city for your international internship – Tokyo is one of the world’s most important financial hubs and home to over 50 of the Fortune Global 500 companies, the highest number of any city in the world. If your interests lie in the creative fields, Tokyo will provide you with the burst of inspiration that you need to set yourself apart from your peers.

Key information


Study areas

Undergraduate and Postgraduate:
  • Business 
  • Information Technology (no Games Development)
  • Law (very limited and competitive)
  • Arts (very limited and competitive)
  • Media and Communication (very limited and competitive)
  • Design (very limited and competitive)


Internships for postgraduate students can be more difficult to source due to the niche and specific nature of courses and study areas. Postgraduate students should enquire with Swinburne Abroad's Overseas Internships Adviser before applying for a program to check availability of the relevant academic unit in their course as well as the possibility to source an internship in their desired location.

Eligible students

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 (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 to overload their degree)


Funding

Eligible Australian students can apply for an OS HELP loan.
For more information on funding and eligibility, see Fee Help and Scholarships.

Application deadline

  • Final deadline for applications: 1 August 2023
Senso-ji Temple, the oldest temple located in Tokyo, Japan

Inclusions

  • Personalised internship placement process
  • Full-time 6-week internship placement
  • Private bedroom in a shared apartment
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • Airport pick up
  • Visa assistance
  • Cultural and social events
  • Travel and medical insurance


Exclusions

  • Tuition fees
  • Flights and transportation
  • Daily living expenses
  • Visa fees


Funding

There are a limited number of A$1,000 Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants available. See Fee Help and Scholarships page for more information. 

Information Sessions

Find out more about the program at one of our upcoming info sessions. Register here.