METI Japan Internship 2025 | Fully Funded Tech & AI Internship in Japan

Are you a student or recent graduate interested in technology, business, or innovation? The METI Government of Japan Internship Program for 2025 is a great chance for anyone looking to gain hands-on experience in Japan, and the best part is that it’s completely funded by the Japanese government.

Whether you want to broaden your worldwide network, boost your portfolio, or immerse yourself in Japanese work culture, this distinguished internship can lead to interesting global employment chances.

What is the METI Internship Program?

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is running an internship program for talented people from developing countries to work with Japanese companies. The aim is to create better understanding, encourage cooperation between countries, and bring fresh ideas to Japanese industries through teamwork.

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Internship Details

Host Country	Japan
Host Organization	METI - Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Government of Japan
Location	Various Companies across Japan
Duration	1.5 months (October 31 to December 15)
Eligible Nationalities	Citizens of countries listed on the OECD/DAC list (Including Pakistan)
Benefits	Fully Funded
Deadline	IT Engineer Application Deadline: June 26,2025(JST) AI Engineer Application Deadline: June 19,2025(JST)

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the METI Internship Program, candidates must:

Nationality: People living in OECD/DAC countries, but not including China.
Age: Must be between 18 and 40 years old as of August 1, 2025.
Educational Background: Undergraduate or graduate students, or recent grads in AI or tech-related professions.
Language competency: Demonstrate competency in English or Japanese.
Previous Participation: Did not participate in this program between FY2016 and FY2023.
Documentation: Provide the appropriate documentation, such as certificates of enrollment or graduation and letters of recommendation.

Financial Support

The METI Internship Program is fully supported and offers the following benefits:

Pre-training: Orientation encompassing corporate overview, internship process, and employment eligibility in Japan
Visa Assistance: Help in getting a visa to enter Japan.
Travel: round-trip economy class plane tickets.
Accommodation: They set up a place to stay for the whole time of the internship.
Allowance: 3,000 yen per day.
Provide required equipment, such as personal computers.
Insurance: Internship insurance coverage

Application Submission

The last date of application submission is June 19, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity Apply Now. For latest updates visit News and Scholarships.