Contract-type Internships

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About Contract-Type Internships

Contract-Type Internships are internship programs offered through partnerships between APU and host institutions. Students apply through APU and participate after completing both the university screening process and the selection process conducted by the host institution. Students who meet the designated requirements and complete the course registration application may be eligible to receive academic credit.

If You Are Considering an Internship

If you are considering participating in an internship, please first check the Internship Preparation page below for information on how to prepare for internships. It contains useful information to help you prepare for internships, including internship goal setting, application document preparation, and business etiquette.
Internship Preparation

If You Wish to Register for an Internship Course

If you wish to register for an internship course, you must complete the course registration request through the Contract-type Internship application form. Please refer to the page below for detailed information regarding eligibility requirements and registration procedures.
About Internship Course Registration

Schedule

Spring Internship Schedule

Period	Early November	Mid-December	Mid-January	Late January	February-March	April
Process	Application Period	Announcement of University Screening Results	Announcement of Host Institution Selection Results	Pre-Internship Preparation (Business Manner Seminar, Insurance Enrollment, etc.)	Internship Period	Submission of Post-Internship Documents

Program Overview

Students wishing to apply must carefully review both the Contract-Type Internship Application Guidelines and the 2026 Winter Host Institution Details before submitting an application. The Contract-Type Internship Application Guidelines contain important information regarding eligibility requirements, application procedures, the selection schedule, post-selection procedures, and other notices related to the application process. The 2026 Winter Host Institution Details outline information for each host institution, including internship responsibilities, eligibility requirements, internship periods, and the qualifications and attributes sought by each host institution. Before applying, please ensure that you fully understand the information provided and confirm that the internship aligns with your interests, goals, and career objectives.

Internship Period	February 8 - March 31, 2027	Application Period	October 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - November 15, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Internship Location	Varies depending on the host institution	Related Expenses	Varies depending on the host institution
Host Institutions	List of Host Institutions	Number of Positions	Varies depending on the host institution
Eligibility Requirements	Undergraduate students in their 2nd to 7th semester at the time of application (Graduate students: 1st to 3rd semester) Must be enrolled with regular student status at the time of application Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher Must satisfy the requirements specified by the host institution *Additional eligibility requirements may apply. Please refer to the Application Guidelines for details.
Required Reading	“AY2026 Winter Contract-type Internships Application Guidelines” and “2026 Winter Host Institution Details” ※The 2026 Winter Host Institution Details will be available on the application opening date.
Guidance Information	Japanese Guidance Session October 27, 2026 (Tuesday), 6th Period @ J102	English Guidance Session October 29, 2026 (Thursday), 6th Period @ J102
Guidance Information	Japanese Session Recording *Available after the guidance session	English Session Recording *Available after the guidance session
Application Method	Please submit your application through the application form provided in the Contract-Type Internship Application Guidelines. *Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. Please be sure to submit your application before the deadline.