Internships in Barcelona and Madrid

Key information

Internship provider: Absolute Internship

Location: Barcelona or Madrid, Spain

Dates: 11 January – 3 February 2027 or 11 January  – 17 February 2027

Duration: 4 or 6 weeks

Academic credit:

• International Internship Unit 12.5 CP or other course-related experiential units

Maximum number of applicants: 20

Cost:

• EUR 3,495 approx. A$6,000 (4-week program)
• EUR 4,400 approx. A$7,900 (6-week program)

Inclusions and exclusions can be found below

Funding:

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

Application deadline: 13 August 2026

Overview

Embark on an exciting internship journey in Madrid or Spain, where you'll dive into the heart of Spanish culture while honing your skills in your chosen field. Join us for an unforgettable experience of learning and growth.

Study areas

Undergraduate

• Business (availability in most areas)
• Computer Science (limited availability in most majors)
• Animation Not available
• Design (Architecture “portfolio needed”, limited UX Interaction Design)
• Engineering (Limited availability in Architectural “portfolio needed”, Biomedical, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and Electronic and Software Engineering)
• Law (Limited availability and spanish required)
• Media and Communication (availability in most areas)
• Science Not available
• Health (limited availability in Health Promotion and Nutrition)

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.

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)  
    

Postgraduate 

• Completed at least 25CP (2 units) at the time of application 
• Have an average weighted mark of at least 60% (or satisfy additional eligibility criteria if mark is between 50-60%) 
• Have a course-specific project unit on the study plan that can be used for internship experience (e.g., EAT80003 Professional Practice in Engineering, or Education and Nursing professional placement units).