Japan WIE 2025

Japan is one of the most diverse countries in the world. Its temples, castles, and stunning nature are amazing to behold. As a hub for commerce, finance, engineering, communications, and innovation, job opportunities are spanning in a wide range of career fields from engineering, research, IT to media and design, and many more. In recent years, Japan has been attracting an increasing number of individuals who are interested in working abroad, providing you with a chance to become part of a cosmopolitan workforce in a vibrant and global metropolis.

Japan

Location:	Tokyo and Nagoya
Duration:	Summer WIE starting from June 2025; from 6 to 8 weeks
Compensation:	Mostly unpaid; internships with allowance are specified in job details

Early Bird Application Deadline: 6 November 2024

(Selection process will be conducted on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to make applications before the deadline.)

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Eligibility:

Year 2 or above, full-time students of UGC-funded undergraduate degree programmes
Aged 18 or above with valid travel document
Excellent English communication and writing skills
Highly independent, proactive, and culturally sensitive

Business Opportunities

Host Organisation	Job Nature / Position	Related Discipline	Job Code	Physical / Virtual
edison.ai	Software Engineer Business Development & Market Research Web Designer Social Media Management Intern	COMP, EIE CBS, ENGL, MM SD, EIE CBS, ENGL, MM, SD	J001 J002 J014 J069	Physical Physical Physical Physical

Host Organisation

Job Nature / Position

Related Discipline

Job Code

Physical / Virtual

edison.ai

Software Engineer

Business Development & Market Research

Web Designer

Social Media Management Intern

COMP, EIE

CBS, ENGL, MM

SD, EIE

CBS, ENGL, MM, SD

Physical

Research Opportunities

Host Organisation	Job Nature / Position	Related Discipline	Job Code	Physical / Virtual
Shibaura Institute of Technology	Research / Laboratory Intern	Architecture Bioscience Civil Engineering Chemistry Electronic Engineering Electronic Information Systems Geoinformatics Information Science and Engineering Mathematical Sciences Mechanical Engineering Product Design Software Urban and Environment	SIT001	Physical

Previous Business Opportunities (For reference only)

Host Organisation	Job Nature / Position	Related Discipline	Physical / Virtual
HKETO Japan	Summer Intern (Japanese-speaking) Summer Intern (Korean-speaking)	CBS, ENGL, MM CBS, ENGL, MM	Physical Physical

Host Organisation

Job Nature / Position

Related Discipline

Physical / Virtual

HKETO Japan

Summer Intern (Japanese-speaking)

Summer Intern (Korean-speaking)

CBS, ENGL, MM

Physical

Application procedures:

Financial Assistance from GEO:

A. Offshore WIE Sponsorship (OWS):

Full-time students of UGC-funded undergraduate degree programmes
WIE endorsement from the academic department will be required

For further details on OWS eligibility, requirements and application procedures, please visit the website.

B. Hardship Allowance:
Students with proven financial difficulties can apply for a Hardship Allowance to support expenses incurred in offshore WIE. For detailed eligibility and application procedures, please see the guidelines on the website.

C. Learning Incentive:
Students will receive a cash incentive (HK$2,300) for their efforts in maximising the WIE learning opportunities.

Enquiries:
Miss Phoebe SHEK
Email:wie.nonlocal@polyu.edu.hk
Tel: 2766-5116