Key information

Internship provider: FPT University

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Dates: 8 December 2025 - 24 January 2026

Duration: 1 week orientation + 6 weeks internship

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

Program cost: A$2,700

Maximum number of applicants: 10

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: 14 August 2025

Overview

Supported by FPT University, the program kicks off with a week of orientation, during which you'll learn about Vietnam’s culture and language. Following this, you'll commence your internship at a local organisation, gaining industry experience while savouring Vietnam's incredible cuisine and enjoying its beautiful landscapes.

Study areas

Undergraduate

  • Business: Business administration, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, International Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Management, Project Management, Public Relations, Event Management, Marketing
  • Design: Digital Media Design, UX Interaction Design
  • Engineering: Software Engineering
  • Games and Animation: Animation, Digital and Interactive Games, Games Development, Games and Interactivity
  • Information Technology: Business Analysis, Data Analytics, Business Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Software Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Games Development, Internet of Things, Network Design, Software Design, Software Development, Digital Media Technologies, Data Management
  • Media and Communication (limited availability): Games and Interactivity, Public Relations, Social Media

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)

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Program costs

A$2,700

Inclusions

  • Internship placement
  • One week of cultural orientation
  • Accommodation (twin share)
  • Airport pick-up and drop off
  • 24/7 support and emergency assistance
  • Excursions
  • Welcome & Farewell activities
  • 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. Plus, up to $1,314 to complete an Asian language study in preparation for your placement in Asia. 

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: 14 August 2025
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