Internships in Colombia
Internships in Medellin offer a unique opportunity to gain vital professional experience, develop extensive networks and connections, and experience an emerging economy in rapid development. Colombia has so much to offer a young professional really looking to dive in and gain hands-on experience in their field during an international internship.
Key information
Internship provider: The Intern Group
Location: Medellín, Colombia
Dates: 3 January - 14 February, 2026
Duration: 6 weeks
Academic credit: International Internship (Extended) Unit 25CP or other course-related experiential units
Cost: US$3,990 (approx A$6,400)
Funding:
- A$2,000 Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants available
- A$4,122 or A$8,245 OS-HELP Loans are available for eligible students
Application deadline: 28 August 2025
Overview
Colombia is leading the pack in innovation, technology, and business, making it an obvious choice for an internship. Internship experience in this emerging Latin America economy will give you valuable first-hand knowledge, appreciated greatly by future employers.
Study areas
Undergraduate:
- Business: all majors available, some limited availability
- Information Technology: Business Analysis, Data Analytics, Business Information Systems, Network Technology, Software Technology, Systems Analysis, System Management, Cybersecurity, Network Design, Software Design, Software Development, Digital Media Technologies, Data Management
- Law
- Art: Global Studies, Indigenous Studies, Politics and International Relations, Sociology
- Media and Communication: Advertising, Cinema and Screen Studies, Digital Advertising Technology, Journalism, Media Industries, Professional Writing and Editing, Public Relations, Social Media
- Film and TV: Film & Screen Productions, Screen and Media
- Games and Animation: Animation, Digital and Interactive Games, Digital Media Technologies, Games Development, Games and Interactivity
- Design: all majors available, some limited availability
- Engineering: all majors available, some limited availability
- Science (limited availability): Applied Mathematics, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Space Technology, Physics
- Health (limited availability): 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:
- Completing an undergraduate course in the study areas listed above
- Completed at least 100CP (8 units) if you intend to use a course-specific unit, or 150 CP (12 units) if you want 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 cost
USD$3,990 (Approximately A$6,400)
Inclusions
- Internship Placement in the chosen sector
- Student accommodation with private room
- Airport pick-up
- Welcome & orientation sessions
- Welcome pack (transportation and SIM cards)
- Cultural immersion activities, excursions, and social gatherings
- TIG's proprietary Career Advancement Training & resources
- Access to TIG's Keynote Speaker Series
- Certificate of completion
- Exit interview/debrief with TIG staff
- 60-minute session with a professional career coach
- Lifetime membership in TIG's worldwide alumni network
- 24/7 support and emergency assistance
- Confidential 24/7 access to mental health services
- Swinburne travel insurance
Exclusions
- Tuition fees associated with the selected unit for internship
- Visa application fees (if applicable)
- Airfares
- Daily living expenses
Funding
Funding your overseas program may be easier than you think!
Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants
This program has a limited amount of A$2,000 Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants available.
These grants can help offset travel and living expenses for your overseas internship and are available to both Domestic and International UG or PG students. They are allocated on a rolling basis upon acceptance of a place on the program.
OS-HELP Loan
Eligible Australian students can apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of either A$4,122 or A$8,245 (for study outside of Asia) to help cover costs associated with your overseas program.
For more information about the OS-HELP Loan, other forms of funding and eligibility see our Fee Help and Scholarships page.
Application
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, with places (and scholarships) 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: 28 August 2025
Information sessions
Find out more about the program at one of our upcoming info sessions.