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Paid internships in Japan: what should students prepare?

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Paid internships in Japan are a highlight of Thanh Do University’s industry-linked training. Engineering students spend their company semester at a Japanese company for 12 months, under a strategic partnership with LETCO.

How does the programme work?

Since 2024, Automotive Engineering Technology students have completed 12-month internships in Japan and returned to continue their studies. The next group left in 8/2025 and returns in 8/2026. Two Automotive Engineering Technology students assembled car components and were invited by the company to continue working there.

Who can take part?

  • Students of Information Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology and Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology during their company semester.
  • Selection dates, language and health requirements and preparation costs are announced for each intake.

What should you prepare?

  1. Japanese: start early so you can communicate at work and in daily life.
  2. Technical skills: master the practical work done in workshops and labs.
  3. Work attitude: punctuality, care and following safety procedures – highly valued by Japanese companies.
  4. Health and resilience: be ready to adapt to a new climate and culture and to live away from home.

Beware of impostor agencies

The University has warned about organisations falsely using its name to recruit for study or joint training in Japan. Do not pay money or submit documents to individuals or centres that are not on the partner list; ask the admissions adviser to verify.

Frequently asked questions

Does an internship in Japan delay my studies?

The programme takes place during the company semester, and students return to continue their programme.

How will I know about the next intake?

See Internship in Japan and Study and internships in Japan.

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Reference: Internship in Japan – 12-month paid internship; warning about impostors using Thanh Do University’s name for programmes in Japan – Thanh Do University website (thanhdo.edu.vn).