Japan WIE 2025

*Japanese language proficiency is required. 

General Application and Selection Procedures:

Itinerary Planning: 
Students are required to arrange for the following at their own responsibilities and should inform GEO of the details prior to departure and/or internship commencement.

• Request for WIE endorsement and apply for OWS (if applicable)
• Visa application (NOT applicable to virtual internship)
• Round trip air ticket (NOT applicable to virtual internship)
• Accommodation (NOT applicable to virtual internship)

Financial Assistance from GEO:

A. Offshore WIE Sponsorship (OWS):

• 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:

• 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.