Global Internships
Discover Your Global Internship Journey with UQ

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

Program Application Deadline: Varies by host organisation. Please refer to the host organisation's website for specific dates

 
 

 

 

 

 

Key Benefits

  • Experience in a professional environment and develop job-ready skills 
  • "Test drive" your career interests in a professional setting 
  • Expand your professional network with industry leaders and peers globally 
  • Build a strong resume and portfolio that helps you stand out to future employers
  • Access UQ Internship Grants or NCP Grants for international internships to support your professional development journey

UQ Graduate Attributes

Through an internship, students have the opportunity to develop the key UQ Graduate Attributes that enhance their employability, including:

  • Accomplished scholars: apply discipline knowledge to real workplace tasks, such as business projects, project coordination, engineering activities, environmental management or social-impact work, while learning from colleagues in the professional context.
  • Courageous thinkers: respond to unfamiliar situations, question assumptions, analyse workplace or community challenges and test practical ideas in a fast-changing environment.
  • Connected citizens: contribute to a host organisation or community project, build professional relationships and develop a deeper understanding of Indonesia and Australia’s regional connections.
  • Culturally capable: learn from Indonesian colleagues and communities, adapt to local workplace practices and communicate with respect across cultural and social differences.
  • Influential communicators: explain ideas clearly, listen to different perspectives, collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders, and adapt written, verbal or digital communication to the workplace.
  • Respectful leaders: take responsibility for their work, seek and respond to feedback, act ethically and consider how professional decisions may affect stakeholders, communities and the environment.