Mid-year In-Person Internship Program for International Students

Applications for this program are currently closed and will reopen ahead of Semester 2, 2021. Check back for updates.

The Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Science offer a face-to-face internship program for citizens and current residents of China, India, Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore. You will complete a six-week professional placement with an organisation suited to your skills and academic interests during the mid-year break, followed by Semester 2, 2021 enrolment into a relevant Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subject with your Faculty.

Am I eligible?

The 2021 mid-year intake of the In-Person Internship Program is open to Arts and Science students who are a citizen of and currently residing in China, India, Malaysia, Vietnam or Singapore. You must be able to participate in this program without requiring international travel.

You must also meet the eligibility requirements for the WIL subject offered by your Faculty that fits best in your University of Melbourne degree to ensure that you receive credit for your internship:

WIL subjects for Science students

WIL subjects for Arts students

Program details and how to apply

The University is working with three partner organisations who will source and match you to a suitable host company and internship opportunity. To be considered for this program you must first apply to the University of Melbourne and gain approval to be enrolled into the relevant WIL subject. All programs will run for six weeks, from 28 June 2021 to 6 August 2021. More information about each program can be found below.

Please note that applications for the below programs are now closed. The application deadline has passed on 11th April, 2021.

ProgramLocation Program cost*
CIS Australia
  • Shanghai, China
$3,499 (AUD)
The Global Student
  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
$1,250 (AUD)
Global Careers Center
  • Mumbai, India
  • Bangalore, India
  • Singapore
$1,000 (US)

*The program cost does not include the tuition fees attached to the WIL subject that is part of your course’s structure. To undertake your course’s WIL subject, the fees will need to be paid separately.

FAQs

  • Can I do the program not for credit?

    If you wish to take part in the internship program without enrolling into a WIL subject, you will not gain credit for this experience. Please contact the relevant organisation directly to arrange this as you won’t need to apply to the University of Melbourne. Please note this means your internship will not be reflected on your University of Melbourne transcript.

  • I want to do an internship in a location that requires international travel

    The University of Melbourne has a current travel suspension for all Study Overseas activities until 31 October 2021 given the likelihood of international travel restrictions remaining in place for some time. This means that the internship program is only available for students to undertake in the location that they are currently residing in.

  • Can I choose the company I do my internship at?

    Our internship providers will arrange this on your behalf in consultation with you. The providers will use their expertise and network of organisations to source you the most appropriate based on your interests and area of study.

    If you have sourced your own internship, you do not need to apply to one of the programs listed on this page, please consult the relevant WIL subject entry in the Handbook and follow the steps to enrol.

  • My major is unique, will there be a suitable internship available?

    Our partners work with a diverse range of organisations and will do their best to fit students to an internship that is most aligned with their studies and areas of interests. We ask that students approach the internship with an element of flexibility and an openness to learn and develop transferrable skills. The internship will be more knowledge based, rather than a technical lab-based experience for Science students.

    It is important however you meet the requirements of the relevant WIL subject and that you have space in your degree for enrolment.

  • I am a domestic Australian student, am I able to apply for this program?

    The University of Melbourne has a current travel suspension for all Study Overseas activities until 31 October 2021 given the likelihood of international travel restrictions remaining in place for some time. This means that the internship program is only available for students to undertake in the country in which they are currently residing in.

  • I am an international student, but I am not residing in one of these locations, can I still apply?

    The University of Melbourne has a current travel suspension for all Study Overseas activities until 31 October 2021 given the likelihood of international travel restrictions remaining in place for some time. This means that the internship program is only available for students to undertake in the country in which they are currently residing in.

  • How to get in touch to ask questions?
  • What happens if there is a COVID outbreak? Is virtual possible?

    If there is a COVID outbreak in the location of your in-person internship, our partner organisations will work with your internship organisation to ensure that you are able to complete your internship opportunity virtually.

  • What if I want to withdraw? Can I get a refund?

    For a full breakdown of costs and timeline for refunds, please refer to the program application page.

  • How many hours per week?

    Each internship opportunity will equate to approximately 100 hours across six weeks. There may be some variation depending on the WIL subject you enrol in so please ensure you have referred to the relevant handbook entry. Your internship provider will confirm with you the agreed hours, we expect during the mid-year break you will complete more hours and adjust in consultation with your provider, once semester 2 has started.

  • I am a student offshore in one of the countries listed, but my Faculty isn't listed here?

    This program is currently only open to students from the Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Science who meet the requirements for the relevant WIL subject. Some other faculties do support self-sourced internship placements. For more information, please refer to your Faculty WIL program. The details for each Faculty WIL program can be found under the Internships section via this site.

Where to get more information