Internships in Kuala Lumpur

Key information

Internship provider: The Global Student (TGS)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Dates:

• 9 January – 21 February, 2026 (6-week program)
• 28 November, 2025 – 21 February, 2026 (12-week program)

Duration: 6 or 12 weeks

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

Program cost: 

• 6-week program: A$3,995
• 12-week program: A$5,095

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: 28 August 2025

Overview

Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Kuala Lumpur and the rich tapestry of Malaysian culture and industry during an immersive six- or twelve-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:

• LAW10016 Professional Experience in Law 1
• LAW20018 Professional Experience in Law 2
• LAW30016 Professional Experience in Law 3
   

Criminal Justice and Criminology students

• SOC20021 International Internship – Humanities (Extended)
   

Engineering students

• EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering
   

Other students

• International Internship (Extended) Unit 25CP or other course-related experiential units
   

Study areas

Undergraduate

• Arts: available
• Business: available
• Design: available
• Engineering: most majors available in the 12 weeks program only, with limited spots
• Film and Television: available
• Games and Animation: available
• Health: Health Promotion, limited availability in Applied Statistics, Biomedical Science, Neuroscience, Nutrition and Dietetics, Psychology and Psychophysiology, Counselling and Therapy, Occupational Therapy
• Information Technology: most major available in the 12 weeks program
• Law: available
• Media and Communication: available
• Science: limited availability in 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 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)
• Law students must not have completed all 3 Law Placements

Skyline of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia