The Intern Group’s Melbourne Internship Program is an in-person international internship in Australia for students, graduates, and early-career professionals aged 18+. Founded in London in 2011, we have 15,000+ alumni, 1,000+ five-star reviews on GoAbroad and Trustpilot, and won the People’s Choice award (Intern Abroad) at the GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2026. You’re matched one-to-one with a host from our network of 3,000+ organizations worldwide.
Fields: business, finance, marketing, fashion, publishing, tech, hospitality, film, art, social work, and more.
Program details: 6-24 weeks, with start dates year-round. Apply 3+ months ahead, then complete a 20-30 minute interview.
What’s included: guaranteed placement once accepted, airport pickup, welcome orientation, visa assistance, 24/7 in-country support, social events, and our alumni network. Accommodation is co-living with a private bedroom and a shared bathroom and kitchen, plus a gym and laundry, under a 30-minute walk from the city centre.
Visa: Working Holiday (417) or Work and Holiday (462), approx. AUD 685; eligibility depends on your passport. Not open to Australian-only passport holders who have lived only in Australia for five years.
Cost (fixed in AUD): with accommodation, 6 weeks is AUD 9,340 (August to mid-May starts) or 9,830 (late May to July); 24 weeks is AUD 23,500 or 24,800. Without accommodation: AUD 5,600 (6-10 weeks) or 6,600 (12-24 weeks). Not included: flights, insurance, food, visa. At least half of our 2026 interns received a scholarship or discount.
Academic credit: Your university decides. You may earn up to 12 credits through your own university or our School of Record, Florida A&M University ($450 flat transcript fee, for enrolled college students). Speak with your advisor at least six weeks before starting.
Who it suits: students and graduates who want hands-on experience in Melbourne. It’s a fee-based program and doesn’t guarantee a job offer.