Key information

Internship provider: Absolute Internship

Location: Barcelona or Madrid, Spain

Dates:

  • 5 July - 28 July 2027 (4 weeks)
  • 21 June - 28 July 2027 (6 weeks)

Duration: 4 or 6 weeks

Academic credit: International Internship Unit 12.5 CP or other course-related experiential units

Program cost: 

  • EUR€3,595 - approx. A$6,200 (4-week program) 
  • EUR€4,549 - approx. A$8,000 (6-week program)
    Inclusions and exclusions can be found below.

Maxiumum number of applicants: 20

Funding:

  • A$8,745 or A$4,372 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students

Application deadline: 

  • 15 February 2027 (6-week program)
  • 4 March 2027 (4-week program)
     

Overview

Madrid and Barcelona offer an exciting setting to gain international professional experience while discovering Spanish culture and lifestyle. Build practical skills, expand your global perspective and experience working in two of Spain’s most dynamic cities.

Study areas

Undergraduate

  • Arts: availability in most areas
  • Film, Games and Animation: available in animation and screen production; limited in games
  •  Media & Communications: availability in most areas
  • Business: availability in most areas
  • Law: limited
  • Design & Architecture: availability in most areas
  • Engineering:  limited availability in most areas
  • Science: limited availability in most areas
  • Computer Science: limited availability in most areas
  • Health Science: Available in Exercise and Sport Science, Nutrition and Public Health and Health Promotion. Limited in Biomedical science and neuroscience

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 the minimum program eligibility criteria:

Undergraduate

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

Gran Via in Madrid, Spain during the sunset

Program cost

  • EUR 3,595 approx. A$6,200 (4-week program)
  • EUR 4,549, approx. A$ 8,000 (6-week program)

Inclusions

  • Housing (single occupancy)
  • Airport Pickup
  • Welcome Weekend
  • Orientation
  • Transportation card for one month
  • Welcome Pack
  • Career Development Workshops
  • Farewell Event
  • 24/7 onsite support
  • Comprehensive travel and medical insurance 
     

Exclusions

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

Funding

Funding your overseas journey may be easier than you think

OS-HELP Loan

Eligible Australian students can apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of A$8,745 or A$4,372 to help cover costs associated with your overseas program.

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

Application

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, with places 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: 
  • 15 February 2027 for 6-week program
  • 4 March 2027 for 4-week program
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