How it works & Applying

Check your eligibility

Please refer to the 'Subject Eligibility, Fees and Internship Requirements' section to determine if you are eligible as well as the handbooks for the internship subjects ENGR90033 or CHEN90028.

If you are eligible for these subjects, you will receive an email from the Student Experience Team ahead of each semester with information about the internship program.

Find an internship

For a self-sourced internship, you are responsible for sourcing your own internship by contacting potential host companies or applying to internship programs. Please note that research roles will not be considered.

Once you find a host organisation, you may wish to share the Information for Hosts with potential supervisors as an information source.

As a University of Melbourne student, you will have access to regular information sessions, workshops and resources to assist you with researching and approaching organisations for internship opportunities. Make the most of these opportunities to ensure you are presenting yourself in the best light during a targeted, professional internship outreach. Learn more about how to prepare for your internship search by reading the Preparing for and securing an internship section.

Submit your application for assessment and approval

Once you have successfully secured an internship you will need to submit an application to the Student Experience Team for approval.

As part of your application, you will be asked to provide the following information and documentation. We recommend reading through the application form and collecting all information first, before starting your application. For the best chance of a successful application, your position must meet the internship requirements and your application should include all requested information.

• A position description that identifies what you are doing within the role, your duties and your responsibilities. This needs to outline what skills are required for the role and also include the name of the company.
• The number of hours per week (a minimum of three days is required to fulfil the 320–350 hours requirement).
• Start date and end date of the placement.
• Your supervisor’s contact details, including both email and phone.
• The address where you will be based for the majority of the placement.
• Confirm if the placement is paid or unpaid
• A copy of your host organisation’s OHS policy/management plan and details of their incident management procedures
• Your student ID, degree and major
• Use your student email for all subject communications.

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You must allow ample time to obtain any requested OHS information from your host company. Applications will not be accepted without the required documentation.

If you are planning to intern for a small start-up organisation, we may ask you to provide further information than the minimum required, to assist in having your internship considered.

Finalising agreements and subject enrolment

If you are made an offer and accept, an agreement will be sent to your host to sign. If you have secured an unpaid internship, you will also need to sign a student Deed of Assignment.

Once we receive the agreement from your host (and student Deed if necessary), you will be sent an email confirming that all necessary paperwork has been completed.

The email will also include important information on professional conduct and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). To remain enrolled in the subject you must read and confirm that you understand this information.

Our team will enrol you in ENGR90033 or CHEN90028 and Stop 1 will confirm that you have been enrolled via email.