Host a student intern
Bring a motivated student into your team to contribute to real work and build future talent.
Why host an intern?
Designed to deliver mutual benefit, this structured for-credit program supports industry projects while also giving our students practical experience.
Hosting a student enables your organisation to:
- Access specialised skills aligned to business priorities
- Identify and engage potential future talent
- Gain innovative ideas and fresh perspectives
- Stay connected to emerging technologies and research
- Advance projects impacted by limited resources
Our students
Work with high-achieving, globally minded undergraduate and masters students eager to apply their skills in real-world settings.Our students have expertise across artificial intelligence, computer science and software engineering, as well as a range of specialist disciplines aligned with our research groups and coursework programs.
About the program
The internship program runs for 10-16 weeks (totalling 320-350 hours), typically 3–4 days per week. Interns are embedded in your workplace and operate as part of your team, contributing to project work or supporting broader business needs under the guidance of a supervisor.
We welcome proposals from organisations of all sizes, from start-ups to multinationals. All intellectual property (IP) generated during the placement remains with your organisation.
Want to learn more?
Choose the guide that’s right for you:
For industry partners
Considering hosting an intern? This guide outlines key dates, program structure, commercial considerations, and the step-by-step process to get involved.
Industry Guide to Internships
For students
Interested in completing an internship? This guide outlines eligibility, subjects, and pathways.
Student Guide to Internships
Get in touch
For enquiries or to discuss any details of the program, please contact engit-placements@unimelb.edu.au.
Or if an internship requires a time commitment your company cannot support, you may wish to consider student mentoring.