OpenFieldMelbourne School of Engineering (MSE) Industry Internship & Research Placement
Structured 10-to-15-week vocational engineering internship placement embedding graduate engineers with industry leaders (CSIRO, Telstra, Arup, Boeing) and advanced university research laboratories.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled student in Master of Engineering or Master of IT with minimum 65% course average.
- English language proficiency
- Professional English communication skills for workplace and lab collaboration.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Resume / CV, technical portfolio, and statement of project interest.
- Recommendation letters
- Academic endorsement from MSE graduate internship coordinator.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried/Stipend: AUD $800 to AUD $1,200 per week for 10-to-15-week industry-embedded research practicums (ENGR90033)
- Application fee
- Free enrollment for approved graduate students
- Tuition / joining costs
- Included in standard enrolled degree tuition; vocational stipends paid by industry partners.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027 for Semester 2 industry project allocations
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The University of Melbourne documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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