Next Step Connections: Global In-person Internships
Next Step Connections equip and empower the next generation of learners to reach full potential through competency-based internships in Asia.
Next Step Connections equip and empower the next generation of learners to reach full potential through competency-based internships in Asia.
Next Step Connections Internships Abroad enables you to participate in curated work experience in Asia. Next Step Connections ensures anyone can participate in an Internship Program according to their own availability, academic requirements, professional goals and personal aspirations. The team provides participants with personal and professional enrichment through unique in-country social networking, cultural experiences, career advice, one-on-one support as well as opportunities to develop professional skills in various internship industries.
What can I participate in?
Next Step Connections offer a range of in-person internship opportunities over a wide array of sectors across Thailand, Singapore and South Korea in the following fields:
- Advertising
- Business
- Communications
- Computer Sciences
- Cybersecurity
- Data
- Education
- Engineering
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Environment & Sustainability
- Film & Animation
- Finance
- Gaming
- Human Resources Management
- Information Technology
- International Relations
- IOT
- Journalism
- Legal
- Marketing
- Media
- NGO
- Public Relations
- Research
- Social causes
- System Design
- Tourism
- UX/UI
- Visual Design
Further information on each sector, can be found on the Next Step Connections website.
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 Next Step Connections via the buttons below.
Students will receive access to their Internships Workflow once their application is approved by the Internships and Global Experiences Team.
Costs & Inclusions
Program fee is approximately AUD $4,495 - $6,595 depending on the location and length of the internship. More information regarding program fees can be found on the host website.
| Thailand | AUD $4,495 |
| South Korea | AUD $5,590 |
| Singapore | AUD $6,595 |
This cost includes:
- 30 Hours per week
- Guaranteed Internship
- Furnished Housing & Utilities
- Monthly Activities
- Airport Pick-up reception & Drop off
- Next Step Connections Gateway Orientation
- Local Sim Data
- Transportation Pass
- 24/7 In-Country Support
- Health & Travel Insurance
- Immigration Visa Assistance*
- Pre-departure Advising
- Next Step Connections Personal Branding Workbook
- Resume Review & Work Interview Preparation
- First day of Work Induction
- Learning Objectives Outcome Evaluation
- Student Handbook
- Letter of Recommendation & Certificate of Completion
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.
New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant
Eligible students are guaranteed a New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants valued at $4,000 AUD for Next Step Connections: InPerson Internships for Singapore & Thailand.
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.
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 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: 14 April 2024
Host: 14 April 2024
Program Dates
Start: 16 June 2024
End: 20 July 2024
Duration: 5 Weeks
Fast Facts
Type: Work Experience
Mode: Internship
Location: In-person
Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate
Internship Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.