Fully Funded METI Japan Internship Program 2025

The Fully Funded METI Japan Internship Program 2025 offers an opportunity for students and professionals from developing countries to gain practical experience in Japanese companies. Organized by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the program aims to promote international collaboration and support the globalization of Japanese businesses.

Overview of Fully Funded METI Japan Internship Program 2025

• Program Name: METI Government of Japan Internship Program 2025

• Host Country: Japan

• Eligible Countries: OECD/DAC-listed countries (excluding the People’s Republic of China)

• Internship Type: In-person and Online

• Duration: Approximately 6 weeks

• Number of Interns: Up to 100 interns (1 per company)

• Application Deadline: June 30, 2025

Eligible Countries

• Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen

• Africa: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Democratic Republic), Congo (Republic), Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

• Latin America and the Caribbean: Bolivia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru

• Oceania: Fiji, Kiribati, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

• Middle East & CIS & Europe: Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine

Financial Coverage

• Round-trip economy-class airfare

• Accommodation during the internship period

• Daily allowance: ¥3,000/day for in-person; equivalent of ¥1,000/day in local currency for online

• Internship insurance coverage

• Provision of necessary equipment (e.g., laptop, mobile phone)

• Support for visa acquisition

• Pre-training sessions covering cross-cultural understanding, crisis management, business Japanese, and career development

Eligibility Criteria

• Citizenship of an OECD/DAC-listed country (excluding the People’s Republic of China)

• Aged between 18 and 40 years as of August 25, 2025

• Currently enrolled in or graduated from a higher education institution

• Proficiency in English or Japanese (JLPT N3 or higher)

• Not currently residing in Japan

• No prior participation in the METI Internship Program from FY2016 to FY2024

• Ability to commit fully to the internship schedule

Required Documents

• Completed application form

• Certificate of enrolment or graduation

• Letter of recommendation from an affiliated institution

• Language proficiency certificates (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, JLPT)

• A recent passport-sized photograph

Note: All documents must be typed in English and follow formatting and document checklists strictly.

Application Process

• Visit the official METI Internship Program website given below

• Register with your email to begin the application process

• Complete and submit the application form along with the required documents

• Await notification for interviews and selection results

• If selected, participate in pre-internship training and orientation

Timeline

Deadline: June 30, 2025
Internship Periods: 
Session 1: August 25 – September 24, 2025
Session 2: October 1 – November 19, 2025
Session 3: November 5 – December 21, 2025