Key information

Internship provider: The Intern Group

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Dates: 11 January 2027 – 19 February 2027

Duration: 6 weeks

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

Program cost: EUR 6,000 (approx. A$10,700)

Inclusions and exclusions can be found below.

Funding: 

  • A$8,442 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students 

Application deadline: 27 August 2026

Overview

Dublin is a quaint capital rich with history and buzzing with modern industry. Interning in this European capital will certainly help you advance your career and we are proud to partner with a range of leading companies and organizations to offer internships in Ireland.

Study areas*

Undergraduate and Postgraduate:

  • Arts (limited availability in most areas)
  • Business (available, some areas limited)
  • Computer Science (only limited availability in Cybersecurity, Data Science and Software Development)
  • Design (limited availability in most areas)
  • Engineering (available Software Engineering, limited availability: Product Design)
  • Law (limited availability, additional limitations might apply)
  • Media and Communications (limited availability in most areas)
  • Screen Production (limited availability)
  • Health (Public Health, limited availability in Nutrition and Psychology)
     

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 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. 

*Study areas may be subject to change or confirmation.

Eligibility

Specific eligibility requirements depend on the academic unit being utilised, but all students must meet the minimum program eligibility criteria:

Undergraduate

  • 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) 
The Library of Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

Program cost

EUR 6,000 (approx. A$10,700)

Inclusions

  • One-on-one host company matching & interview preparation
  • Placement in a full-time professional internship
  • Free, confidential, 24/7 access to mental health services provided by licensed professionals
  • Professional DISC assessment of each student's workplace behavior profile
  • Airport pick-up
  • Student accommodation in a central location, with a private bedroom (no bunk beds or home stays)
  • Welcome & orientation sessions with The Intern Group and the host companies
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • Cultural immersion activities, excursions, and social gatherings
  • TIG's proprietary Career Advancement Training & resources, based on the 8 NACE competencies
  • Certificate of completion
  • A 60-minute session with a professional career coach
  • Lifetime membership in TIG's worldwide alumni network
  • Swinburne travel insurance
     

Exclusions

  • Tuition fees associated with the selected unit for internship 
  • Visa application fees (if applicable)
  • Airfares
  • Daily living expenses

Funding

OS HELP Loan

Eligible Australian students can also apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of up to A$8,442 (depending on your program location) to help cover costs associated with your overseas program. 

For more information on funding and eligibility, see Fee Help and Scholarships.

Ireland Scholarships

Currently there are four scholarships of 1,500 EUR (approx. 2,650 AUD) available to help with the program fees. Those scholarships will be allocated after the application deadline.

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: 27 August 2026
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