Why a virtual internship?
Gain the kinds of skills employers are now looking for...
With travel feeling so out of reach at the moment, it can be hard to find the motivation to plan your next overseas adventure. But Swinburne Abroad is excited to announce our bespoke range of virtual overseas internship programs, designed to give you that international experience from the safety and comfort of home!
This unique pilot program will give you the chance to gain hands-on international experience in a workplace on the other side of the world- you'll grow your intercultural communication skills, learn in a new environment and utilise the digital skills that are now more in demand than ever before.
with College Study Abroad CIEE
3 JANUARY - 25 FEBRUARY, 2022
8 Weeks
Gain hands-on experience working for a company based in one of the world's leading cities such as Berlin, Barcelona, Boston, LA, New York, Paris, Rome, Toronto and more...
With internships available in a huge range of disciplines, you'll be working on projects suited to your study area, and have access to coaching/support and a network of other interns.
COST: USD$1,450 (approx AUD$2,000)
FUNDING AVAILABLE: N/A
with Pagoda Projects (Intern China)
06 DECEMBER, 2021 - 28 JANUARY, 2022
8 Weeks
Use your engineering skills and develop your workplace experience with this internship in China. The hands-on experience will speak volumes for your CV, but with extras including workshops on employability skills, an assigned in-country cultural mentor, plus a gamified system for community interaction, this virtual internship will feel just like the real thing!
with College Study Abroad CIEE + Hacker Exchange
3 JANUARY - 25 FEBRUARY, 2022
8 Weeks
COST: USD$1,950 (approx AUD$2,600)
FUNDING AVAILABLE: N/A
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM HERE
with The Global Student
4 JANUARY - 25 FEBRUARY, 2022
8 Weeks
Grow your CV with this virtual opportunity in Malaysia- you'll gain practical workplace experience in an outcome-driven role. A combination of working collaboratively with your team as well as independent project work will give you take-away remote learning skills. Plus extras like weekly language and culture classes and discussions will help the experience feel like a truly global one!
Media & Design Internships
with Asia Internship Program
3 JANUARY - 25 FEBRUARY, 2022
8 Weeks
Expand your skills working for an international company and gain job-ready experience before you graduate . This program is a unique opportunity for students studying Media & Communications or Design to intern with a Korean based organisation.Network with other interns around the world and immerse yourself in to the Korean Culture.
COST: $1,300
FUNDING AVAILABLE: TBC
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM HERE
with FPT University
3 JANUARY - 28 JANUARY, 2022
Gain professional experience and participate in career navigation training workshops- this program will give you tangible skills to get you job-ready. And with extras like culture exchange and expert coaching from colleagues, you'll feel like a global employee from day one.
COST: $1,100
FUNDING AVAILABLE: $TBC
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM HERE
Yep, you read that right. There is plenty of Australian Government New Colombo Plan funding available for most of these programs, which is a great way to test out a virtual experience with most (if not all) of the costs fully covered! There is eligibility criteria and conditions related to this funding, so if you want to check your basic eligibility, keep reading below:
*Unfortunately OS HELP Loans are not available for Virtual Internship programs.
SUPPORT
Working alongside our experienced third-party internship providers, you'll have everything organised including your internship position, virtual orientation and full support during your program- plus a network of other interns to share the experience with!
ACADEMIC CREDIT
Overseas Internships (including our virtual programs) can be taken for academic credit towards your Swinburne degree. To learn more about this, visit our website or watch the information session below where our team will help explain the process.
BE FLEXIBLE
It's important to keep an open mind with these programs. Most study areas/majors are available, but unfortunately not all. Some disciplines will be better suited for certain destinations, or companies may only be available for your study area in a certain city. But that's the nature of remote work- learning to be flexible! Our team will help give you program advice best suited for your course.
So you've read all about these virtual internship opportunities, listened to the pre-recorded information session and now you're ready to apply? Great!
The application deadline is 31 August for all programs.
Click the link below to get started on your application: