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 span a wide range of career fields from
engineering, research, and 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 the vibrant
and global metropolises.

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

Application Deadline: 15 March 2025

(The 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
HENNGE	Software Engineer	COMP, EEE	J068	Physical
Custom Media KK	Digital Content Intern	CBS, ENGL, MM, SD	J003	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

J001

J002

J014

J069

Physical

HENNGE

Software Engineer

COMP, EEE

J068

Physical

Custom Media KK

Digital Content Intern

CBS, ENGL, MM, SD

J003

Physical

Research Opportunities (Closed)

Host Organisation	Job Nature / Position	Related Discipline	Job Code	Physical / Virtual
Shibaura Institute of Technology	Architecture	BRE	SIT001	Physical
	Bioscience	BME
	Civil Engineering	CEE
	Chemistry	ABCT
	Electronic Engineering	EE
	Electronic Information Systems	COMP, EEE
	Geoinformatics	LSGI
	Information Science and Engineering	ISE
	Mathematical Sciences	AMA
	Mechanical Engineering	ME
	Product Design / Communication Design	SD
	Software	COMP
	Urban and Environment	BRE, CEE
Toyota Technological Institute	IT Intern	COMP, EEE	TTI001	Physical
	Electronic Engineer Intern	ABCT, AP, EEE	TTI002,TTI003,TTI004

Previous Business Opportunities (For reference only)

Host Organisation	Job Nature / Position	Related Discipline	Physical / Virtual
HKETO Japan The Future Food Institute (Company Profile I Annual Report) Wayfarer	Summer Intern (Japanese-speaking) Summer Intern (Korean-speaking) Food Alchemist Junior Community Manager* Junior Project Manager Designer* SNS Marketing Intern Developer Intern (Web-based/ mobile app project) Operations Associate*	CBS, ENGL, MM CBS, ENGL, MM FS FB, FH FB, FH SD FB, FH COMP, ELE FB, SHTM	Physical Physical Physical / Virtual Physical / Virtual Physical / Virtual Physical / Virtual Physical / Virtual Physical / Virtual Physical

Host Organisation

Job Nature / Position

Related Discipline

Physical / Virtual

HKETO Japan

The Future Food Institute

(Company Profile I Annual Report)

Wayfarer

Summer Intern (Japanese-speaking)

Summer Intern (Korean-speaking)

Food Alchemist

Junior Community Manager*

Junior Project Manager

Designer*

SNS Marketing Intern

Developer Intern (Web-based/ mobile app project)

Operations Associate*

CBS, ENGL, MM

FB, FH

COMP, ELE

FB, SHTM

Physical

Physical / Virtual

Physical

*Japanese language proficiency is required.

General Application and Selection Procedures:

Financial Assistance from GEO:

A. Offshore WIE Sponsorship (OWS) (NOT applicable for virtual internship):

Year 2 or above, 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 (NOT applicable for virtual internship):

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 Kylie Choi
Email:wie.nonlocal@polyu.edu.hk
Tel: 3400 3200