Applications Now Open for the 2025 METI AI & Tech Talent Internship Program by the Government of Japan!. The internship program will take place from October 31 to December 15, 2025. This prestigious program is sponsored and implemented by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and is officially government-approved.
Each participating company will recruit 1 to 5 interns. The METI AI and Tech Talent Internship Program aims to nurture global IT talent by connecting them with leading-edge Japanese companies at the forefront of innovation.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to citizens of countries listed on the DAC List of ODA Recipients.
- Applicants must currently reside outside Japan
- Must be either:
- An enrolled student (who is expected to graduate from a higher education institution) or
- A recent graduate (within the last 3 years)
- Must possess English language communication skills
- Japanese language skills should be less than JLPT N5 level.
- Availability for active engagement in all scheduled training sessions and internship-related activities is required.
- Must fulfill any extra criteria specified by the host company.
Program Benefits
The Internship Program will cover the following:
- Round-trip airfare
- Daily living allowance of 3,000 yen
- Free accommodation
- Cross-cultural communication training
- Internship insurance
For More Information:
To apply for this job please visit japaninternshipglobal.go.jp.