Virtual Overseas Internships

Key information

Internship provider: The Intern Group

Location: Virtual (various locations worldwide possible)

Dates: 04 January 2027 – 12 February 2027

Duration: 6 weeks

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

Program cost: USD 1,195 (approx. A$1,850)

Inclusions and exclusions can be found below.   

Application deadline: 24 September 2026

Overview

The Global Remote Internship Program connects students with virtual internship opportunities worldwide, enabling them to gain valuable professional experience from any location. With diverse industry placements and flexible scheduling, participants can customize their internship to suit their career goals and interests.

Study areas

Undergraduate and Postgraduate:

• Arts (limited availability in most areas)
• Business (available, some areas limited)
• Computer Science (limited availability in most areas)
• Design (limited availability in Photomedia, UX Interaction Design, Fashion)
• Engineering (Software Engineering, limited availability in Civil, Construction, Electrical, Mechanical and Product Design)
• Law (limited availability)
• Media and Communications (limited availability in most areas)
• Animation and Screen Production (limited availability)
• Health (available in Public Health and Health Promotion, limited availability in Psychology 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 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.  

*Available study areas are 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 below:

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) 
   

Program costs

USD 1,195 (approx. A$1,850)

Inclusions

• One-on-one host company matching & interview preparation
• Placement in a full-time professional internship
• Welcome & orientation sessions with The Intern Group and the host companies
• 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

Exclusions

• Tuition fees associated with the selected unit for the internship
   

Application

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, with places allocated to the first students that complete a full application and meet eligibility criteria.

Final deadline for applications: 24 September 2026