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Your Intern and Study Abroad Destination in Melbourne
Melbourne is Australia鈥檚 vibrant, cosmopolitan city, known for its lively arts scene and diverse cultural influences. It boasts iconic laneways and street art, world-class museums and galleries, trendy caf茅s and restaurants, stylish shopping districts, and beautiful parks and waterfronts. Whether you're majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Melbourne is the perfect place to study or intern abroad.
Program Highlights
- Internship Placements: 黑料网911offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.
- Academic Courses: Choose from online courses delivered by CIEE鈥檚 global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
- Workshops: Participate in workshops to enhance your resume, develop your interview skills, gain cultural competence, and network in Australian business culture.
- Company Visits: Visit a digitally native company, a consulting firm, or a local non-profit foundation to gain an in-depth understanding of the work environment in Melbourne.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE鈥檚 excursions and cultural activities in Melbourne will open doors for you to explore Australia鈥檚 rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
- Get a birds鈥 eye view of Melbourne鈥檚 beaches, gardens, and distant Mount Dandenong from the 88th floor of the Melbourne Skydeck, the Southern Hemisphere鈥檚 highest observation tower (more than 975 feet tall)
- Discover the heart of Melbourne鈥檚 rich Aboriginal heritage with the Birrarung Wilam (River Camp) Walk
- Meet Australia鈥檚 unique wildlife up close at Healesville Sanctuary and snap a selfie with a koala or kangaroo
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
Program Blogs
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Housing & Meals
Housing
Our housing ensures students are always well-connected to the best of the city. Set in vibrant neighborhoods, students will experience a comfortable lifestyle in a cosmopolitan environment. Everything they need is within walking distance from their home, including various restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies, and easily accessible public transport.
Standard Housing: Includes a room in a shared apartment/residence hall or homestay.
- Shared Apartments: Double occupancy rooms in shared apartments/residence halls feature a fully equipped kitchen, shared living rooms and bathrooms, and coin-operated shared laundry facilities onsite. Students must bring their own bed sheets and towels; pillows and duvets are provided. All apartments are located within a 45-minute commute to the 黑料网911study center via public transportation.
- Homestays: Immerse yourself in Melbourne鈥檚 diverse culture by living with a local family. Melbourne is a multicultural city, and students will stay with families of various nationalities. Homestays are located within a 45-minute to 1-hour commute by public transportation to the city center. Two meals are included (typically, breakfast and dinner). This is a great opportunity to gain firsthand insight into the local culture, all while having the freedom to explore the city on your own.
Meals
- Shared Apartments/Residence Halls: While meals are not included, students can prepare their own meals in the fully furnished kitchen. Melbourne has a dynamic food scene with fresh food markets providing an array of local fruit, vegetables, meats, spices and more. Students can also explore restaurants and cafes in surrounding areas. You鈥檒l find Melbourne鈥檚 food is influenced from all corners of the globe!
- Homestays: Students who live with homestay families receive two meals daily (usually, breakfast and dinner). Other meals and/or any snacks are on the student. Students can make use of the kitchen space at the homestay.
Transportation
Commute time from housing location to internship will vary depending on location of the internship provider.
Academics
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Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by 黑料网911in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 6-week sessions that fit within the 黑料网911academic calendar.
Course Information
黑料网911proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
黑料网911and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the 黑料网911Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
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Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 黑料网911and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
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Discover Internship Opportunities
We're excited you're considering this program! Next, explore the types of internships you can choose from for an epic internship abroad with 黑料网911Study Abroad.
Explore Industry Options
Melbourne's work scene is diverse and dynamic, offering mentorship, networking, and flexible work arrangements across various industries. Companies foster inclusive, multicultural teams, creating a rich learning environment that supports professional growth and innovation.
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
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Business Management and Administration
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Consumer Goods and Retail
Explore consumer behaviors, business strategies, international retail trends, and more in the global commerce marketplace.
Hospitality and Tourism
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Information Technology
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Browse Internship Opportunities
Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.
Disclaimer: Internship placements are subject to availability and host employer hiring discretion. Application and payment of 黑料网911fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 黑料网911and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.
Scholarships & Grants
黑料网911offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- 黑料网911Gilman Go Global Grant
- 黑料网911STEM Scholarship
- Trailblazer Grant
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Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer 2026 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $6,950 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $3,950 ** |
| Housing | $2,500 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $6,950 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $142 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,700 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $290 |
| Books & Supplies | $20 |
| Visa Fees | $670 |
| Personal expenses | $170 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $2,992 |
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day. For students in residence halls, you should budget approx. $390 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
黑料网911iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Joanna Shaw
Center Director
Jo has lived in Melbourne since she was a child and loves everything about this dynamic and cool city. She has a Masters of International Relations from La Trobe University...
Andr茅s Bayer Echeverri
Program Coordinator
Originally from the coffee region (Pereira) in Colombia Andres has been living in Australia since arriving as an exchange student 22 years ago. He has worked in education his entire...
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