Internships in Tokyo

Key Information

Internship provider: The Intern Group

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Dates: 3 January 2025 - 14 February 2026

Duration: 6 weeks

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

Cost: JP¥862,600 (approximately A$9,300) - a full list of Inclusions and exclusions can be found below

Funding:

• A$2,000 Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants available
• A$4,946 or A$9,893 OS-HELP Loans are available for eligible students

Application deadline: 28 August 2025

Overview

Explore the tradition and innovation in Tokyo, Japan's. With its rich cultural heritage and advanced technology, Tokyo offers a great setting for your international internship. Gain valuable experience in one of the world's most exciting cities.

Study areas

Undergraduate

• Business: Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, International Business, Project Management, Public Relations, Event Management, Marketing
• Design (limited availability): Architecture, UX Interaction Design
• Information Technology (limited availability): Business Analysis, Data Analytics, Business Information Systems, Software Technology, Data Science, Software Design, Software Development, Digital Media Technologies, Data Management
• Media and Communication: Advertising, Creative Writing, Digital Advertising Technology, Public Relations, Social Media

Important note: These study areas are just a guide, and 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.

Eligiblity

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 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 mark is between 50-60%)
• Have available space in your course for the applicable academic unit (domestic students may be able overload their degree)