
Internships in Seoul
Discover the boundless energy and creative pulse of Seoul, South Korea. Immerse yourself in a city where tradition and innovation coalesce seamlessly, offering an inspiring backdrop for your internship experience.
Key information
Internship provider: Absolute Internship
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Dates: 21 November - 18 December, 2025
Duration: 4 weeks
Academic credit: International Internship Unit 12.5 CP or other course-related experiential units
Program cost: EUR 3,949 (Approximately A$6,900) - a full list of program inclusions and exclusions can be found below
Maximum number of applicants: 25
Funding:
- A$2,000 Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants available
- A$4,946 or A$9,893 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students
Application deadline: 5 June 2025
Overview
Experience a transformative internship in Seoul during your summer break. As the dynamic capital of South Korea, Seoul is a global hub for innovation and business, offering diverse opportunities in technology, finance, and culture. Immerse yourself in this vibrant city, blend modernity with tradition, and gain invaluable professional experience in one of Asia's most influential cities.
Study areas
Undergraduate
- Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Event Management, Marketing
- Information Technology (limited availability): in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Business Information Systems, Network Technology, Software Technology, System Analysis, Systems Management, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Games Development, Internet of Things, Network Design, Software Design, Software Development, Digital Media Technologies, Data Management
- Media and Communication: Advertising, Journalism (Korean language requirements), Public Relations, Social Media
- Design (limited availability): Visual Arts, Digital Media Design and UX Interaction Design
- Engineering (limited availability): Biomedical, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical
- Health (limited availability): Health Promotions
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: Unfortunately, internships are not available for postgraduate students unless they have a course-specific project unit on the study plan that can be used for internship experience, given the niche and specific nature of courses and study areas. Postgraduate students should inquire with Swinburne Abroad's Overseas Internships Advisor before applying for a program to confirm availability.
Eligibility
Specific eligibility requirements depend on the academic unit being utilised, but all students must meet these minimum program eligibility criteria:
- Completing an undergraduate course in the study areas listed above
- Completed at least 100CP (8 units) 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 mark is between 50–60%)
- Have available space in your course for the applicable academic unit (domestic students may be able overload their degree)

Gyeongbokgung palace, Seoul, Korea
Program costs
EUR 3,949 (Approximately A$6,900)
Inclusions
- Internship placement in the chosen sector
- Accommodation in shared room
- Airport pick-up
- Welcome event
- Cultural orientation
- 24/7 support and emergency assistance (not on site)
- Swinburne travel insurance
Exclusions
- Tuition fees associated with the selected unit for the internship
- Visa expenses
- Airfares
- Daily living expenses
Funding
Funding your overseas journey may be easier than you think!
Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants
This program has a limited number of A$2,000 Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants available.
This grant can help offset travel and living expenses for your overseas internship and is available to both Domestic and International UG or PG students. The grants are allocated on a rolling basis upon acceptance of a place in the program.
OS-HELP Loan
Eligible Australian students can apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of either A$4,946 or A$9,893 (for study outside of Asia) to help cover costs associated with your overseas program.
For more information about the OS-HELP Loan, other forms of funding and eligibility see our Fee Help and Scholarships page.
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: 5 June 2025
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