Key information

Internship provider: The Global Student (TGS)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Dates: 20 June – 2 August 2025

Duration: 6 weeks

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

Program cost: A$3,880 (inclusions and exclusions can be found below)

Funding: $9,504 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students

Application deadline: 15 March 2025

Overview

Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Kuala Lumpur and the rich tapestry of Malaysian culture and industry during an immersive six-week internship in the country's modern capital. This program invites you to not only become acquainted with the dynamic cityscape but also to put your skills into practice in a real-world professional setting.

Seize this chance to enhance your skills, broaden your cultural understanding, and contribute meaningfully to the thriving professional landscape of Malaysia.

Academic credit

Law students

The internship experience will contribute to one of the following Law units:

Criminal Justice and Criminology students

  • SOC20021 International Internship – Humanities (Extended)
     

Other students

Study areas

Undergraduate

  • Arts (Most major available)
  • Business (Most major available)
  • Design (Most major available)
  • Engineering (Most major available with limited spots)
  • Film and Television (Available: Film & Screen Production, Animation, Screen and Media)
  • Games and Animation (Most major available)
  • Health (Available: Health Promotion. Limited availability: Applied Statistics, Biomedical Science, Neuroscience, Nutrition and Dietetics, Psychology and Psychophysiology, Counselling and Therapy, Occupational Therapy)
  • Information Technology (Most major available)
  • Law (Available: Criminal Justice and Criminology, Justice, Laws)
  • Media and Communication (Most major available)
  • Science (Limited availability: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Laboratory Technology, Physics)

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)
  • Law students must not have completed all 3 Law Placements
     

Postgraduate

  • Completing a postgraduate course in the study areas listed above
  • Completed at least 25 CP (2 units) at the time of application
  • Have an average weighted mark of at least 60% (or satisfy additional eligibility criteria if the mark is between 50-60%)
  • Have a course-specific project unit on the study plan that can be used for internship experience (e.g. Education and Nursing professional placement units).

Batu Caves Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Program cost

$3,880

Inclusions

  • Interview and host matching
  • Pre-departure and orientation
  • Accommodation
  • Ongoing follow-up and support throughout the program
  • Networking event/s
  • 24-hour emergency support
  • Farewell and debrief
  • Certificate of completion
  • Welcome and farewell events
  • Swinburne travel insurance (subject to eligibility requirements)
     

Exclusions

  • Tuition fees associated with the selected unit for the internship
  • Visa expenses
  • Airfares
  • Airport transfers and in-country transportation
  • 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 up to A$9,504 in Asia to help cover costs associated with your overseas program.  Plus, up to $1,263 to complete an Asian language study in preparation for your placement in Asia. 

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

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: 15 March 2025
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