Applications are open for the METI Japan Internship Program 2024 in Japan. The Japanese internship is open to all international students from eligible countries. The METI Government of Japan Internship Program is a fully funded internship in Japan. The METI Internship Program is basically a government of Japan internship program for international students.  Japan is hiring global talent, and SMEs in Japan are facing a shortage of human resources and financial resources; therefore, to address this issue, “The METI Japan Internship Program 2024 has been launched. This fully funded internship program helps Japanese small- and medium-sized companies by recruiting foreign students and global talent. Different Japanese companies will recruit interns for this METI Japan Internship Program 2024.

Benefits of the METI Government of Japan Internship 2024:

• Applicants will receive insurance coverage for the duration of the METI internship.
• Interns will get pre-training, which includes an overview of the project and key points of the internship.
• METI Japan Internship Program is a chance to experience Japanese work culture.
• Interns will get assistance in obtaining a visa to come to Japan.
• Interns will get round-trip airline tickets.
• Furthermore, they will also get accommodation.
• Companies will also provide PCs, if necessary, for the internship.
• Interns will also get activity support costs depending on the total number of internship days (online course: local currency equivalent to ¥1,000 per day, Offline course: ¥3,000 per day).
• This METI Japan Internship Program 2024 will benefit both the companies and the interns.
• Interns will gain valuable experience, skills, and knowledge.
• Japanese companies will gain internationalization and global connections.
• It is an excellent paid internship in Japan for international students.

Required Documents for the METI Japan Internship Program 2024:

• Enrolment or Graduation Certificate.
• Letters of recommendation.
• Photographs.
• Documents required for visa.
• Language skills certificates.
• Valid passport.
• Updated CV.
• Any relevant certificates.

• Students or professionals with advanced skills who are nationals of any of the eligible developing countries are eligible for this international internship program. You can check your country’s eligibility here.
• Applicants must agree on the purpose of the program and should be willing to cooperate with Japanese businesses to develop and promote overseas internationalization and business development of Japanese companies and to network with overseas universities.
• Applicant must be proficient in English or Japanese to be eligible for the METI Government of Japan Internship 2024.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of their age and not more than 40 years by 31 August 2024.
• Applicants must be able to submit a letter of recommendation from the (enrolled/graduate) company or university, etc., and an enrolment or graduation certificate from the school or university.
• Applicants must be able to take the required training and engage in this Japanese internship at the designated company.
• Applicants must not have participated as an intern between FY2016 and FY2023 programs.
• Applicants must be able to attend the METI internship according to the timetable fixed by the JIP office.
• Furthermore, the applicant must meet the specific conditions of each company.

Types of METI Japan Internships 2024:

In-person METI Internships in Japan:

The in-person internship under the METI Government of Japan Internship 2024 will take place at small to medium-sized companies in Japan (excluding non-profit organizations, industry associations, and local governments).

METI Japan Online Internships:

It will be conducted remotely within the intern’s workspace under the management and direction of the host company.