Applications are now open for Sumitomo Electric's 2026 Global Summer Internship Program in Japan . This fully funded summer internship program is open to international students from around the world and is available to undergraduate and master's degree holders . There are no application fees, and the program will be held in Osaka and Yokohama, Japan. The internship lasts 10 to 12 weeks , and IELTS is not required. The program aims to provide practical experience in Sumitomo Electric Industries' research and development laboratories or headquarters . Dreaming of a career in Japan? Consider Sumitomo Electric's 10- or 12-week Global Summer Internship Program.
About Sumitomo Electric's Global Internship Program 2026
- Host country : Japan
- Location : Osaka and Yokohama
- Duration : 10 weeks and 12 weeks
- Advantages : Fully funded
- Deadline: February 6, 2026
Financial advantages
The program includes the following:
- Round-trip airfare from your university's country to Japan
- stay
- meals
- Train travel permit (if applicable)
- Travel insurance
- A weekly stipend to help with living expenses in Japan.
- Full-time jobs may be offered after the training period.
Applicant's academic background
- Industrial Engineering
- electrical
- Electronic engineering
- Materials science
- Human Resources Development
- Physics or Engineering
- Optics and optical fibers
Eligibility criteria
- Candidates from all over the world can apply for Sumitomo Electric's Global Internship Program.
- Students currently enrolled at an accredited university and seeking a bachelor's or master's degree.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, in English.
How to apply for the Sumitomo Electric Japan Global Training Program for 2026?
Applicants can apply online through the official website. Application is free. You can find the link to the official website below.