Internships in South Korea

Key information

Internship provider: Authentica

Location: Seoul, South Korea

Dates: 29 June – 24 July 2026

Duration: 4 weeks

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

Program cost: A$6,850 (Inclusions and exclusions can be found below).

Minimum number of applicants: 8

Funding:

• A$4,946 or A$9,893 OS-HELP Loans are available for eligible students

Application deadline: 5 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

• Arts (most areas limited availability)
• Film, Games and Animation (available)
• Media and Communications (most areas available)
• Business (most areas available)
• Design (most areas available)
• Aviation (limited availability)
• Engineering (most areas limited availability)
• Science (most areas limited availability)
• Computer Science (available)
• Health (most areas limited availability)

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)
  

Program cost

A$6,850 

Inclusions

• Sourcing and securing the internship placement
• Personalization of the internship plan
• Dedicated support before, during, and after the internship
• Accommodation in twin share rooms
• Airport pick-up
• 24/7 in-country support
• One weekend cultural excursion
• Welcome and farewell dinner
• Weekly group coaching from mentor
• Program orientation
• Certificate of Internship Completion
• In-country guidance for social and tourist activities
• International reference letter
• Swinburne travel and medical insurance 
   

Exclusions

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

Funding

Funding your overseas journey may be easier than you think

OS-HELP Loan

Eligible Australian students can also apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of A$4,946 or 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: 5 March 2025