Internships in Shanghai

Key information

Internship provider: Absolute Internship

Location: Shanghai, China

Dates: 2 January - 16 February, 2026

Duration: 6 weeks

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

Program cost: EUR 4,399 (Approximately A$7,400) - a full list of program inclusions and exclusions can be found below

Maximum number of applicants: 25 students

Funding:

• A$2,000 Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants available
• A$4,946 or A$9,893 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students

Application deadline: 14 August 2025

Note: This program requires a minimum number of 10 students to run

Overview

There’s no better way to build your professional experience and boost your job prospects than with an internship in China. Putting yourself in the right place at the right time. What’s more, international work experience is a fantastic way to stand out in an increasingly competitive job market.

Study areas

Undergraduate

• Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, information Systems, International Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Public Relations, Event Management, Marketing
• Information Technology (limited availability): in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Business Information Systems,  Network Technology, Software Technology, System Analysis, Systems Management, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Games Development, Internet of Things, Network Design, Software Design, Software Development, Digital Media Technologies, Data Management
• Law (limited availability)
• Media and Communication: Advertising, Public Relations and Social Media
• Design (limited availability): Architecture
• Engineering (limited availability): Biomedical, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical
• Health (limited availability): Health Promotions
   

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 these minimum program eligibility criteria:

• Completing an undergraduate course in the study areas listed above
• 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)

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