Launch Your Career in the Heart of Japan

Experience Japan’s cutting-edge industries, vibrant cities, and rich traditions through the UQ Japan Internship Program. Whether you dream of Tokyo’s skyscrapers or Kansai’s historic charm, these programs help you:

  • Gain international work experience with top Japanese and multinational organisations
  • Earn academic credit while immersing yourself in one of Asia’s most innovative economies
  • Develop cross-cultural fluency in a globally influential business and social environment
  • Build a strong professional network for future career success

Program Highlights

Gain a competitive edge by interning in Japan—one of the world’s most advanced economies where tradition meets cutting-edge technology, creativity, and global opportunity.

About the Providers

CRCC Asia

CRCC Asia is a leading internship provider, offering tailored work placements in Tokyo and other Asian cities. With a strong global network and expertise across 18+ sectors, they support students with pre-departure guidance, 24/7 in-country help, cultural events, and an exclusive alumni community.

NEXT STEP Connections

NEXT STEP Connections delivers hands-on internships and employability programs in Kyoto and across Asia. With deep local knowledge and comprehensive support, they connect students to meaningful roles in diverse fields, emphasizing personal growth and cross-cultural experience.

Feature

NEXT STEP Connections

CRCC Asia (Tokyo & Kansai)

Duration

6–8 weeks (customisable up to 24 weeks)

1, 2, or 3 months

Locations

Kyoto, Tokyo

Tokyo, Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara)

Disciplines

Business, Communications, IT, Journalism, Media, Visual Design, Marketing, Environment, Engineering, Education, HR, and more

18+ sectors: Business, Law, Finance, Engineering, PR/Marketing, NGO, Media, Creative Arts, and more

Academic Credit

Available for eligible UQ students with faculty approval

3, 6, or 9 credits via UQ approval & Saint Peter’s University (US transcript)

Program Fees

AUD $7,200–$8,800 (6–8 weeks in Kyoto)

Approx. AUD $10,250 (1 month, full package); AUD $5,050 (1 month, placement only)

What’s Included

Guaranteed internship, housing, airport pickup, activities, orientation, transport card, 24/7 support

Internship placement, accommodation, airport pickup, orientation, cultural events, 24/7 support

Funding

UQ Internship Grant (AUD $1,500); OS-HELP loans; additional awards

UQ Internship Grant; OS-HELP loans; external scholarships

NCP Grant

AUD $4,000 (subject to student eligibility)

AUD $4,000 (subject to student eligibility)

Start Dates

Rolling intakes throughout the year

Monthly intakes year-round

Application Deadlines

15 Sep 2025

TBC

Program Link

Program Overview

CRCC Asia Tokyo / CRCC Asia Kansai

Application Link

Apply Here

Apply Here

Book a Consultation

Booking Link

Booking Link

Key Benefits:

  • Customised placements tailored to your career ambitions and academic requirements
  • Hands-on experience working with leading organisations and NGOs in Japan
  • Robust support network, including:
    • Local cultural immersion
    • Vibrant peer community
  • Access to exclusive networking opportunities and professional development events
  • Eligibility for generous funding: New Colombo Plan (NCP) grants, UQ Internship grants, OS-HELP loans

These benefits equip you with practical skills, international experience, and strong professional connections as you launch your global career journey.