
Malaysia engineering internships
Add global work experience to your resume and put your engineering knowledge into practice.
Swinburne have partnered with The Global Student to offer semester length engineering internships in Penang, Malaysia. The Global Student will source an internship tailored to your area of study with a company in Penang. There are 17 x A$5,000 New Colombo Plan Grants available to eligible Australian undergraduate students.
Key Information
- Internship provider: The Global Student
- Study areas: Engineering (not Biomedical or Telecommunications)
- Location: Penang, Malaysia
- Dates: 24 July – 17 October 2020
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Cost: To be confirmed at the information sessions
- Applications open: 1 March 2020
- Application deadline: 30 April 2020 (if places remaining)
Note: Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, with places (and scholarship if applicable) allocated to the first students to complete a full application and meet eligibility criteria.
Funding
- EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering; OR
- 17 x A$5,000 Australian Government New Colombo Plan Grants available to Australian students (with no citizenship or residency rights to Malaysia), who have not previously received an NCP semester-length grant
Academic credit
- EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering; OR
- ENG20005 International Internship – Engineering (Extended)
Eligible students
Specific eligibility requirements depend on the academic unit being utilized, but all students must meet the minimum eligibility criteria below:
- Be studying an undergraduate engineering course
- Completed at least 100CP (8 units)
- Have an average weighted mark of at least 50%
- Have available space in your course for the applicable academic unit (domestic students may be able overload their degree)

George Town City view from Penang Hill, Malaysia.
Inclusions
- Tailored internship placement
- Visa assistance (if applicable)
- 24/7 support and emergency assistance
- In-country orientation, welcome dinner and welcome pack
- Accommodation in private room in shared apartment
- Social and cultural activity
- Farewell dinner with host and debrief
- Swinburne travel insurance (subject to requirements)
Exclusions
- Tuition fees (if applicable)
- Visa application fees (if applicable)
- Airfares
- Daily living expenses
Want to know more about the program?
Register to attend one of our upcoming information sessions or contact us at overseasinternships@swinburne.edu.au to learn more about the program and application process.