Virtual Overseas Internships

Key information

Internship provider: The Intern Group

Location: Virtual

Dates: 5 January 2025 - 13 February 2026

Duration: 6 weeks

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

Program cost: US$1,195 (approx. A$1,900)

Application deadline: 26 October 2025

Overview

The Global Remote Internship Program connects students with virtual internship opportunities worldwide, enabling them to gain valuable professional experience from any location. With diverse industry placements and flexible scheduling, participants can customize their internship to suit their career goals and interests.

Study areas

Undergraduate

• Arts: Politics and International Relations
• Business: Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, International Business, Public Relations, Marketing, limited availability in Accounting, Financial Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Management, Project Management, Event Management
• Design: Architecture, Communication Design, Digital Media Design, limited availability in Branded Environments, Building Design, UX Interaction Design, Interior Architecture and Design
• Engineering: limited availability in Civil, Electrical and Electronic, and Mechanical
• Film and Television/ Screen: limited availability in Film and Screen Production and Screen and Media
• Information Technology: Business Analysis, Business Information Systems, Software Technology, Systems Analysis, Software Development, Digital Media Technologies, limited availability in Data Analytics, Systems Management, Data Science, Software Design, Data Manageme
• Law (Not available: Criminal Justice and Criminology)
• Media and Communication: Advertising, Digital Advertising Technology, Journalism, Media Industries, Professional Writing and Editing. Public Relations, Social Media, limited availability for Cinema and Screen Studies

Important note: These study areas are just a guide, and 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 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 below:

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 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)
  
  

Program costs

US$1,195 (Approximately A$1,900)

Inclusions

• Internship Placement in the chosen sector  
• Unlimited confidential access to mental health services provided by licensed professionals)
• Remote productivity support and tutorials
• TIG's proprietary Career Advancement Training & resources
• Access to TIG's Keynote Speaker Series
• A certificate of completion
• Exit interview/debrief with TIG staff
• A 60-minute session with a professional career coach
• Lifetime membership in TIG's worldwide alumni network

Exclusions

• Academic tuition fees associated with the selected unit for internship

Application

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, with places (and scholarships) allocated to the first students that 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: 26 October 2025