International students can receive full financing to intern at Japanese companies through the METI Japan Internship Program. International students are welcome to apply. Undergraduate and graduate students from OECD/DAC countries are eligible to apply for the METI Government of Japan Internship, which is run by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI). There is no application cost and no requirement for an IELTS score. All interns will receive a living stipend in addition to reimbursement for airfare, meals, and housing.
Based on their qualifications, companies throughout Japan will assign the chosen interns to different departments. Applicants will receive information about host firms that is specific to their profile after being selected. A total of 107 interns were hosted by 94 companies in 2023. The Japan Internship Program (JIP) is a premium internship program in Japan that aims to match each applicant’s experiences, talents, interests, and requirements with appropriate host organizations. Below are further specifics about the prerequisites and the application procedure.
Destination Country: Japan
Number of Interns: 1 intern per company (up to 60 companies)
Eligibility: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Graduate Students
Financial Support: Comprehensive Coverage
Eligibility Criteria:
- To apply for the METI Internship, one must be a citizen of one of the qualifying nations.
- It is required to speak English fluently.
- As on August 1, 2024, applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 40.
- Applications from students must include proof of their current enrolment.
- Students enrolled in graduate or university programs require a reference letter from their academic advisor.
- A graduate school or university graduation certificate must be submitted by the graduate.
Benefits:
- There are aeroplane tickets for a round-trip.
- Arrangements are made for housing during the internship term.
- A daily stipend of 3,000 yen is given.
- There will be electronic equipment available, including mobile phones, laptops, and communication devices.
- Help will be provided in securing a visa to enter Japan.
- Insurance for internships is provided.
Intern’s Duties:
- Create an internship strategy after discussing it with the manager.
- Participate in the pre-training, the follow-up training, and the final presentation.
- Submit all required paperwork, notices, reports, etc. at different points during the internship.
- Take advantage of the opportunity to learn Japanese if you are offered a permanent position at the host company.
Deadline: 30th June 2024
