Virtual Overseas Internships

Key information

Internship provider: The Intern Group

Location: Virtual (various locations worldwide possible)

Dates: 21 June - 30 July 2027

Duration: 6 weeks

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

Program cost: USD$1,495 (approx. A$2,300)

Application deadline: 4 March 2027

Overview

The Global Remote Internship Program connects students with virtual internship opportunities around the world. Gain valuable professional experience, develop global connections and build career-ready skills while completing your internship remotely.

Study areas*

Undergraduate

• Arts: available in Literature and Creative Writing, Perspectives on Globalisation, Politics, Power and Technology, and Professional and Creative Writing. Limited availability in Climate and Social Justice, Criminology and Social Change, Ethics and Technology, Indigenous Studies, and Screen Studies and Popular Culture
• Film, Games and Animation: limited availability
• Media and Communications: availability in most areas
• Business: availability in most areas
• Law: limited availability
• Design: only limited availability in UX Interaction Design and Fashion
• Engineering: only available in Software Engineering. Limited availability in Civil and Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Science: only limited availability in Environmental Science
• Computer Science: available in Data Science, Software development and Information Technology.  Limited availability:  Artificial intelligence, Cybersecurity and Internet of things
• Health Science: only limited availability in Psychology, Public Health and Health Promotion

*Study areas may be subject to change or confirmation

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.  

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

US$1,495 (Approximately A$2,300)

Inclusions

• One-on-one host company matching and interview preparation
• Professional virtual internship placement
• Welcome and orientation sessions with The Intern Group and the host company
• The Intern Group's Career Advancement Training and 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

• Academic tuition fees associated with the selected unit for 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.

Note: You can only submit an application for one overseas internship program per application cycle.

Final deadline for applications: 4 March 2027