Ever considered completing an international internship? UTS Business School will support students to undertake virtual international internships.
Virtual and in-country international internships
UTS Global Short Programs
You can complete a virtual internship in Indonesia, China, Mexico, Japan or other exciting global locations from the comfort of your own home! UTS’s Global Short Programs provides our students the opportunity to take part in a valuable international internship experience to learn from our global partners.
For more information including eligibility criteria, New Colombo Plan (NCP) funding and scholarships, check out UTS Global Short Programs. If you have any questions, read the section on eligibility and approval processes and contact GlobalShortPrograms@uts.edu.au.
International Internships – Indonesia Program
Online programs with International Internships offer amazing opportunities to work remotely with an Indonesian organisation. Fully funded by the New Colombo plan, you’ll gain academic credit without any cost to you. You will learn how to work with a remote, international team, and get real-world work experience. Put your studies into practice and gain an edge in the employment market.
You won’t just be sitting there silently with your camera off in Zoom meetings all day - you have work to do! Our job is to make sure everyone gets a meaningful experience. You will actively collaborate with other students on the program, students from Indonesian universities, mentors you meet along the way and professionals you collaborate with in the host organisation.
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For more information, including how to apply, visit International Internships
Eligibility and approval processes
Faculty approval is required before commencing any virtual internship listed above, including experiences offered through global short programs. You must be enrolled in either Business or Professional Internship subjects before applying and must complete subject preparation and approval processes required as part of these subjects, before you can commence.
You need to ensure the following process is adhered to:
- Enrol in Business or Professional Internship for an upcoming session.
- Apply for a virtual internship which can provide you work relevant to your studies, lasting at least 100 to 180 hours and which does not commence until at least one month after your enrolled session.
- If eligible, you will be able to apply for NCP funding or scholarship. For more information, email globalshortprograms@uts.edu.au.
- Once your enrolled session for Business or Professional Internship commences, you will need to complete preparation activities before gaining approval to start your virtual internship.
- Once you have received approval, you can commence your virtual internship.
Remember: Each program may have specific eligibility requirements and application cut-off dates so it is important to do your research and time your application and commencement date accordingly. For more information contact GlobalShortPrograms@uts.edu.au or businessinternships@uts.edu.au.