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Are you looking for a fully funded international internship opportunity?

The METI Japanese Internship Program 2025 is now open for applications! This prestigious internship, sponsored by the Government of Japan, invites students and graduates from OECD/DAC-listed countries to gain professional experience in Japan. If you dream of working in Japan, boosting your career, and experiencing Japanese culture firsthand — this is your golden chance.

 About the METI Japanese Internship Program

The Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) of Japan organizes this program to help global talent connect with Japanese companies, fostering international business skills and cross-cultural collaboration. Selected candidates will intern at top Japanese organizations, gaining valuable insights into Japanese work culture, business strategies, and professional development.

Internship Period:

• Summer Session: Mid-August to Late September 2025
• Winter Session: Mid-December 2025 to Late January 2026

Financial Benefits – Fully Funded Internship

The METI Government Internship covers all your major expenses, including:

• Pre-internship training
• Full visa assistance
• Round-trip airfare to and from Japan
• Free accommodation during your stay
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Provision of electronic devices like laptops and mobile phones
• Full reimbursement for local transportation during the program

No application or program fees required!

Eligible Countries

Afghanistan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Armenia, Albania, Angola, Zimbabwe, Bolivia, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cabo Verde, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Cameroon Argentina, Bhutan, Congo, Azerbaijan, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Belarus, Burundi, Egypt, Belize, Cambodia, El Salvador, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Central African Republic, Eswatini, Botswana, Chad, Georgia, Brazil, Comoros, Ghana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guatemala, Colombia, Djibouti, Honduras, Costa Rica, Eritrea, India, Cuba, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Dominica, Gambia, Jordan, Dominican Republic, Guinea, Kenya, Ecuador, Guinea-Bissau, Kosovo, Equatorial Guinea, Haiti, Kyrgyzstan, Fiji, Kiribati, Micronesia, Gabon, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Moldova, Grenada, Lesotho, Mongolia, Guyana, Liberia, Morocco, Iran, Madagascar, Nicaragua, Iraq, Malawi, Nigeria, Jamaica, Mali, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Mauritania, Papua New Guinea, Lebanon, Mozambique, Philippines, Libya, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Nepal, Syrian Arab Republic, Maldives, Niger, Tajikistan, Marshall Islands, Rwanda, Tokelau, Mauritius, Sao Tome and Principe, Tunisia, Mexico, Senegal, Ukraine, Montenegro, Sierra Leone, Uzbekistan, Montserrat, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Namibia, Somalia, Viet Nam, Nauru, South Sudan, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Niue, Sudan, North Macedonia, Tanzania, Palau, Timor-Leste, Panama, Togo, Paraguay, Tuvalu, Peru, Uganda, Saint Helena, Yemen, Saint Lucia, Zambia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Serbia, South Africa, Suriname, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Venezuela, Wallis and Futuna.

Internship Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you must:

• Be a citizen of an eligible OECD/DAC-listed country
• Be aged 18 to 40 years by August 31, 2025
• Have proficiency in English or Japanese (JLPT N3 level or higher)
• Provide a certificate of university enrollment/graduation and a letter of recommendation
• Be available to attend the training and complete the full internship period
• Must not have previously participated in the METI Internship Program from FY2017 to FY2024 

Application Deadline

• Summer Internship Applications Close: Late June 2025
• Winter Internship Applications Close: Late September 2025

Apply as early as possible to increase your chances!

 How to Apply for METI Japanese Internship Program 2025

Applying is simple:

• Complete the Online Registration Form via the official METI website.
• Upload the required documents: CV, school certificate, recommendation letter, and ID photo.
• Attend the primary and secondary interviews (in English or Japanese).
• Wait for final selection and placement at a Japanese company.

Official Application Link—Apply Now!

Why You Should Apply

• Boost your global career prospects
• Gain valuable international work experience
• Experience Japanese culture and business environment
• Build a professional network with Japanese companies
• Be trained as a future global leader