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.
Fully Funded METI Japan Internship Program 2025 Overview
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
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Eligible Countries
| Region | List of Designated Countries |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Asia(13) | 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 |
| 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 |
Internship Benefits
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
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Required Documents
Completed application form
Certificate of enrolment or graduation
Letter of recommendation from affiliated institution
Language proficiency certificates (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, JLPT)
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 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
