Internships in South Korea

Key information

Internship provider: Absolute Internship

Location: Seoul, South Korea

Dates: 3 July 2025 – 31 July 2025

Duration: 4 weeks

Academic credit: International Internship Unit 12.5 CP or other course-related experiential units

Program cost: EUR€3,395 (approx. A$5,550). Inclusions and exclusions can be found below.

Funding:

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

Application deadline: 1 March 2025

Overview

Experience a transformative internship in Seoul during your winter break. As the dynamic capital of South Korea, Seoul is a global hub for innovation and business, offering diverse opportunities in technology, finance, and culture. Immerse yourself in this vibrant city, blend modernity with tradition, and gain invaluable professional experience in one of Asia's most influential cities.

Study areas

Undergraduate

• Business (Available: Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Human Resource Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Event Management, Marketing and Digital Marketing. Limited availability: Finance for Korean speakers, Information Systems, International Business)
• Design (Limited availability: Communication Design, Visual Arts, Digital Media Design, UX Interaction Design)
• Engineering (Available: Software. Limited availability: Biomedical, Product Design)
• Film and Television (Limited availability: Film and Screen Production, Screen and Media)
• Information Technology (Available: Software Development. Limited availability: Business Analysis, Data Analytics, Business Information Systems, Software Technology, Systems Analysis, Systems Management, Software Design, Digital Media Technologies, Data Management)
• Media and Communication (Available: Advertising, Public Relations, Social Media. Limited availability: Journalism)
• Science (Limited availability: Biochemistry, Laboratory Technology, Environmental Science)
   

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)
   

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).

Program cost

EUR€3,495 (approx. A$5,700)

Inclusions

• Internship Placement in the chosen sector 
• Accommodation (double occupancy bedroom with shared bathroom and common spaces)
• Pre-departure Orientation
• Airport pickup
• Welcome event
• City tour or scavenger hunt
• Career Development Workshop
• On-site support during the first week
• Swinburne travel insurance (subject to eligibility requirements) 
   

Exclusions

• Tuition fees associated with the selected unit for internship
• Visa application fees (if applicable)
• Airfares
• Daily living expenses
  
  

Funding

Funding your overseas journey may be easier than you think

Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants

This program has A$2,000 Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants available.

This grant can help offset travel and living expenses for your overseas internship and are available to both Domestic and International UG or PG students.

OS-HELP Loan

Eligible Australian students can also apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of up to A$9,893 in Asia to help cover costs associated with your overseas program. Plus, up to A$1,314 to complete 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: 1 March 2025