Internships in Spain
Explore dynamic internships in Madrid, Spain, offering hands-on experience in various industries. Immerse yourself in Spanish culture while gaining valuable professional skills.
Key information
Internship provider: Absolute Internship
Location: Madrid, Spain
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€3,495 (approx. A$5,700). Inclusions and exclusions can be found below.
Funding: $7,921 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students
Application deadline: 1 March 2025
** Limited to 30 places **
Overview
Embark on an exciting internship journey in Madrid, where you'll dive into the heart of Spanish culture while honing your skills in your chosen field. Join us for an unforgettable experience of learning and growth.
Study areas
Undergraduate
- Business (Available: Accounting - Spanish required, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Human Resource Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Event Management, Marketing and Digital Marketing. Limited availability: Finance, Financial Planning, International Business, Project Management, Sports Management)
- Design (Available: Architecture. Limited availability: Visual Arts, Digital Media Design)
- Engineering (Most majors available with limited spots. Not available: Construction Engineering)
- Film and Television (Limited availability: Screen and Media)
- Games and Animation (Limited availability: Games Development)
- Health (Limited availability: Health Promotion)
- Information Technology (Most majors available with limited spots. Not available: Network Technology, Cybersecurity, Games Development, Internet of Things, Network Design)
- Law (Limited availability with Spanish language requirement: Justice, Laws)
- Media and Communication (Available: Advertising, Journalism - Spanish required, Public Relations, Social Media. Limited availability: Media Industries, Professional Writing and Editing)
- Science (Limited availability: 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).
Gran Via in Madrid, Spain during the sunset
Program cost
EUR€3,495 (approx. A$5,700)
Inclusions
- Internship Placement in the chosen sector
- Accommodation (private 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
- Academic tuition fees associated with the selected unit for the internship
- Visa expenses
- Airfares
- 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$7,921 (for study outside of Asia) to help cover costs associated with your overseas program.
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
Information sessions
Find out more about the program at one of our upcoming info sessions.