Key Dates
The below provides you with an overview of the key dates for upcoming semesters. Please note that the internship commencement and conclusion dates will vary for each individual undertaking the subject dependent on their hours of work per week. You should refer to course handbooks for detailed information on assessment dates.
| Activity | Semester 1 2026 | Semester 2 2026 | Summer 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadline to submit your self-sourced international internship for assessment and approval | Monday 2 February 2026 | Friday 3 July 2026 | Monday 2 November 2026* *Please note that submissions after the deadline are not guaranteed to be assessed in time for subject enrolment. We do not grant extensions. Self enrolment does not apply for this subject. |
| Internships Start | Mid-late February 2026 | Late July - early August 2026 | Mid-late November 2026 |
| Internships Finish | Late May 2026 | Late October 2026 | Mid-late February 2027 |
Internship start and end dates must align within the Semester dates to be counted toward internship hours (320 - 350).
Teaching dates for each Semester via the handbook: https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/2026/subjects/engr90033/dates-times
If the internship is between 10 and 16 weeks of placement, students can commence their internship 2 weeks before the Semester start date. In addition, they can work 2 weeks beyond the Semester date.
If the internship is less than 10 weeks, it must be completed in the Semester teaching dates. There are no allowances to this.