CRCC Asia: Internships Abroad
CRCC Asia is the world’s leading provider of internships abroad in Asia. We specialize in offering students and young professionals the opportunity to boost their global employability and truly stand out in the most competitive job markets with dynamic internships abroad in some of the world's most progressive organizations.
Since our foundation 16 years ago, we have hosted over 10,000 students from 156 countries through 65+ university/organizational partnerships. Our internships span from some of the world's most thriving entrepreneurial hubs to multinational corporations, across a range of 18 career fields including, but not limited to, Business, Legal, Marketing, Creative Arts and Engineering. We believe in a global future and we are committed to building international connections that will shape tomorrow’s business landscape. With more students and aspiring young professionals now obtaining degrees, masters and so on, gaining employment has become much more competitive. Internships abroad are fast becoming an essential part of the career journey and is where CRCC Asia is able to help.
Coming out of Covid there is a lot of pent-up demand from students to travel again and we are confident we will be here long term to meet that student demand and help kickstart their international journey, both personally and professionally. We are committed to offering the best global internship experiences available and for that reason, we will continue to be the world’s leading provider of such programs.
CRCC Asia offer a range of internship opportunities over a wide array of sectors across Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam in the following fields:
- Business
- Computer Science & IT
- Creative, Design & Fashion
- Engineering
- Entrepreneurship & Start-up
- Green Technology, Sustainability & Environmental
- Finance
- Health, Wellness & Sports Management
- Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
- Hospitality, Tourism, & Events
- International Development, NGO & Charity
- Legal
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Marketing
- Media, Communications, & Publishing
- Real Estate
- Recruitment & Human Resources
- Urban Planning & Architecture
More information regarding the internship program can be found on the host program website.
Visa Information - In person only
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact International Internships for visa and immigration information.
Application Instructions
All applicants must meet the UQ Internship Eligibility Criteria and any other criteria as outlined by the host organisation. Students are required to apply to both UQ and CRCC Asia via the buttons below.
Students will receive access to their Internships Workflow once their application is approved by the Internships and Global Experiences Team.
Apply to UQ Apply to CRCC Asia
Costs
Program fees are approximately AUD $6,800 - $9,925 depending on internship length and location. More information on what is included in the program fee can be found on the host program website.
This cost includes:
- Internship Placement in chosen sector
- 24/7 on the ground service
- Accommodation (Private, Fully-Furnished)
- Airport Pickup
- Pre-departure support (visa, job placement etc)
- Welcome Pack (SIM card, City guidebook etc.)
- Orientation and Welcoming Banquet
- English speaking supervisor
- Weekly Cultural and Business Events
- Seminars and Community Outreach Events
- Access to our 12-course, Professional Development Hub, CareerBridge.
- Development of the 5 Key Learning Objectives
- Leaving Event
- Access to Alumni Network
- Certificate of Completion
Accommodation
Private, Fully-Furnished Accomodation is included in the program fee.
Funding
Funding is not guaranteed even if all selection criteria are met. Funding should not be a factor when developing your budget and should only be considered supplementary financial support if awarded.
Applicants will be considered for only one grant per application round.
When you submit your application to the Internships and Global Experiences team, you are automatically considered. There is no additional application required. Applicants will need to submit supporting documentation (host acceptance, bank details) by the relevant deadline.
New Colombo Plan
New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants available to eligible student if approved to undertake an Internship meeting the below criteria:
Country | Duration | Date parameters | Value |
Japan* | Min. 4 weeks | Must end by 31/12/2024 | $4,225 |
South Korea* | Min. 4 weeks | Must end by 31/12/2024 | $4,000 |
South Korea** | Min. 4 weeks | Must start by 31/12/2024 | $4,000 |
Vietnam** | Min. 4 weeks | Must start by 31/12/2024 | $4,000 |
* NCP funding is guaranteed for eligible students.
**Limited NCP grants available for eligible students.
Internships and Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an internship, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
Credit for Internships
Some students may be able to receive credit towards their UQ program pending faculty approval. The Internships and Global Experiences Team is unable to provide further advice regarding internships for credit. If you are interested in seeking credit, please refer to the Credit for Internships page for more specific details
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 24 September 2024
Host: 10 September 2024
Program Dates
Start: 17 November 2024
End: 23 February 2025
Due to Queensland legislation, students are not permitted to undertake unpaid work (not-for-credit) for more than 30 days in a calendar year. Please take this into account when planning your internship.
Fast Facts
Type: Work Experience
Mode: Internship
Location: In-person
Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and postgraduate
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in an internship program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Internship Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the internship application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.