Co-op Internships provide domestic UNSW students who are not Co-op Scholars with the opportunity to complete a 6-month internship with a Co-op Industry Partner.
It's a fantastic way to gain real-world industry experience before graduation. Also, being awarded an internship by UNSW Co-op is an outstanding addition to your resume!
During your internship, you'll work on meaningful projects, apply your university learning in a professional environment, develop valuable workplace skills, expand your network, and gain insights into potential career pathways.
Start your Expression of Interest (EOI) via InPlace to be notified when new internships are available.
Actuarial Studies / Data Science
NEW OPPORTUNITY: A 6-month internship in Actuarial Studies / Data Science is now available with prestigious Co-op Industry Partner, Toyota Finance Australia.
ACT27-INT6S1 is a 24-week placement starting in Jan / Feb 2027 offering 'real world' industry experience.
Placement is 24 weeks continuous and cannot be split.
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NEW OPPORTUNITY: A 6-month internship in Business Information Systems is now available with prestigious Co-op Industry Partner, Digital Transformation Agency.
BIS27-INT6S1 is a 24-week placement starting in mid-January 2027 offering 'real world' industry experience.
Placements are 24 weeks continuous and cannot be split.
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Great opportunity to experience real work while being supported by UNSW. Will definitely get your foot in the door with future jobs and experiences.
Ray Xu
Actuarial Studies intern at IAG
The placement allowed me to apply academic knowledge to real-world projects while developing practical technical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Overall, the experience was highly rewarding, strengthening my confidence, professional awareness, and readiness to transition from university into industry.
Samuel Leskovar
Electical Engineering intern at Ekistica
A very valuable experience that has not only made me more employable, but has solidified my understanding of the direction I can see my career progressing.
Nidhi Gokhale
Commerce intern at AMEX
An amazing experience and very much worth it. Throughout the placement, I feel like I have come so far in terms of soft skill development and professional confidence. I feel like getting a taste of real work has made me quite excited for my future career.
