Japan
Launch your career in one of Asia’s most innovative economies
Experience Japan’s advanced industries, global companies and distinctive workplace culture through a supported UQ global internship. You can explore opportunities in business, marketing, engineering, technology, health, sustainability, policy and social impact through programs delivered by CRCC Asia and Next Step Connections.
- Gain international workplace experience in Japan’s dynamic business and innovation environment.
- Explore potential roles aligned with your studies, skills and career interests.
- Develop cross-cultural fluency in a globally influential business and social environment
- Build a strong professional network for future career success
Program Highlights
Japan offers internship opportunities across business, technology, engineering, finance, creative industries, international relations, sustainability and other fields. Depending on the program, students may undertake an internship in Tokyo or the Kansai region and participate in professional development and cultural activities.
About the providers
CRCC Asia
Delivers immersive internship programs in Tokyo and the Kansai region. Programs include placement matching, accommodation, airport pickup, orientation, cultural and professional activities, and 24/7 in-country support.
Next Step Connections
Delivers supported in-person internships in Japan. The program includes a guaranteed placement, housing, airport pickup, orientation, cultural activities and local support.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Depending on the role and host organisation, these programs may contribute to:
- SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being: health, wellness and research-related placements.
- SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy: green technology, energy and sustainability placements.
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth: meaningful professional experience in a major global economy.
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: engineering, technology, robotics, data and innovation projects.
- SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production: sustainability and responsible business practices.
Choose a program based on your preferred internship area, start date and duration. Select Apply to begin your application with the relevant program.
Program | Dates, Duration and Program fee | Apply by | Application |
Internship in Japan by Next Step Connections Funding available:
| Dates 23 November to 18 December 2026 (Next Step Connections offers an additional grant of AUD 200 to UQ students applying for this program.) | 1 September 2026 | |
Internship in Kansai by CRCC Asia | Available start dates
Program fee (This special rate is available exclusively to UQ students.) | 11 September 2026 | Apply |
Available start dates
Program fee (This special rate is available exclusively to UQ students.) | 11 September 2026 | ||
4 or 6 weeks Internship in Kansai + 1 week language intensive in Kansai Funding available:
| Start 7 January 2027 Duration 5 or 7 weeks Program fee (This special rate is available exclusively to UQ students.) | 30 September 2026 | Apply |
4 or 6 weeks Internship in Tokyo + 1 week language intensive in Tokyo Funding available:
| Start 7 January 2027 Duration 5 or 7 weeks Program fee (This special rate is available exclusively to UQ students.) | 30 September 2026 | Apply |
*Grants are subject to eligibility requirements, assessment and approval.
Click on a position to view more information, including the role description, suitable study areas and application instructions.
The positions below are examples of opportunities that may be available through the listed internship programs. Final placements depend on the student’s background and interests, host requirements and availability, and the provider’s placement-matching process.
Business, marketing and finance
Position | Role focus |
Support market research, partnership development, client engagement and business-growth activities. | |
Assist with financial research, reporting, budgeting, accounting processes or data analysis. | |
Support market research, digital campaigns, business development and partner or customer engagement. | |
Create digital content, support campaigns and analyse audience or social-media performance. | |
Translate technical product information into clear marketing content and support market or competitor research. |
Engineering, technology and design
Position | Role focus |
Contribute to technical research, prototype development, testing, data analysis or innovation projects. | |
Support design research, concept development, modelling and architectural documentation. | |
Contribute to interactive or digital exhibit concepts, content development, prototyping and testing. | |
Support game design, development, testing, content production or user-experience improvements. This role is extremely competitive, Japanese proficiency may be considered an advantage for this role. | |
Support research and projects involving clean technology, energy efficiency or environmental innovation. | |
Contribute to robotics, sensors, connected devices, prototyping, testing or technical research. |
Health, policy and social impact
Position | Role focus |
|---|---|
Support literature reviews, data collection, research administration or health-related analysis. |
Please note: These positions are examples only and are subject to change and availability. Final placements are confirmed through the provider’s placement-matching process and depend on the student’s background and interests, host requirements and availability.
Application process
- Review the available program options, dates, fees and internship positions.
- Check your eligibility for grant and any course for credits (required for NCP Mobility Grant recipients).
- Apply directly to the internship provider using the relevant application link.
- Apply directly to CRCC Asia - Tokyo
- Apply directly to CRCC Asia - Kansai Region
- Apply directly to Next Step Connections
- Complete the provider’s consultation and application.
- Once you receive the offer, submit your UQ Registration via StudentHub.
Inclusions and funding
Program fees vary by provider and program. They may include:
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Orientation
- Internship placement and matching
- Professional development
- Cultural activities
- Local transport support
- Emergency assistance
- 24/7 in-country support
Inclusions vary by provider. Check the relevant program information before applying.
Student costs
- Provider program fee
- Return airfare
- Meals and personal expenses not included by the provider
- Visa, passport and travel-related costs
- Travel insurance, where not included
- Any additional local transport or personal travel and activities
Funding options
For more details, visit Budget & Funding for Internships.
Internship Information Sessions
Internships in Indonesia & Japan with NCP Grant (In-Person)
When: 6 Aug 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where: UQ Sport Function Space (ViewPoint), Building 33
Guaranteed Internship Grants for Eligible Students (In-Person)
When: 6 Aug 2026, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Where: UQ Sport Function Space (ViewPoint), Building 33
Register
Key Dates
Program Dates: Experiences taking place between 22 November 2026 and 21 February 2027 will be considered.
UQ Registration Due Date: 30 September 2026 (This deadline has now been extended to 11:59 pm on 11 October 2026)
Program Application Deadline: Varies by host organisation. Please refer to the host organisation's website for specific dates