Canada Japan Co-op Program
Location: Various Cities, Japan
Type of Internship: Industry
Paid or Unpaid: Paid
Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
Faculties: Arts, Business, Engineering, Science
Note: Students must be part of a Co-op/Internship/Work Experience Program
Canada Japan Co-op Program Website
Program Overview
For over 30 years, the Canada-Japan Co-op Program has provided Japanese employers with access to some of Canada’s top university and college students from a range of disciplines—including Arts, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, and Science–who bring the latest knowledge and expertise to workplaces across Japan.
Canada Japan Co-op Program staff, based in Vancouver, support students and employers in English and Japanese throughout their participation in the Program.
Support provided includes:
• Organizing telephone and video conferencing interviews with Japanese companies
• Providing pre-departure training to all students
• Assisting with work authorization processes and documentation
• Providing communication and support in English and Japanese prior, during and after student co-op work terms, including mid-term check-ins with students and employers
• Maintaining contact with Canada-Japan Co-op Student Alumni after graduation
When Can I Go?
Terms Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer
Duration: 4, 8, or 12 month work-terms
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must complete at least one Japanese language course prior to departure. Students can apply if they agree to register and complete a Japanese course prior to departure. The course can be taken at various locations, for example, Continuing Education, Language Schools, Community Centres, or College/University and can be credit or non-credit.
- Students must have completed at least one work-term prior to departure.
- Students must have at least one academic term remaining upon return.
Application Deadlines + Instructions
Deadlines:
- Early July for Winter placements
- Early October for Summer placements: October 4, 2024
- Early March for Fall placements
Instructions:
- Engineering students: Fill out the interest form
- All other students: apply through Horizons.
Fees + Costs
$130 program fee
Students are encouraged to apply for funding even if they do not have a confirmed internship to avoid missing important deadlines.
Program Information + Contact
For all questions, email goabroad@ualberta.ca or connect with the International Outbound Internships Coordinator through in-person or virtual advising.
Funding Opportunities
Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.
Over 80% of students who apply get funding.