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Arcadia University - Australian Parliamentary Internship (Outgoing Program) Print  Save  Share
  • Locations: Canberra, Australia
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Arcadia 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2025 01/16/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Area of Study: Agricultural Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Business, Communication and Information Studies, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Finance, Geography, History, Journalism, Law, Math/Statistics, Media Studies, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religion/Theology, Sociology, Theater/Drama Click here for a definition of this term Instruction language: English
Minimum GPA: 3.5 Housing Options: Apartment, Dormitory
Click here for a definition of this term Eligibility: 2 Sophomore, 3 Junior, 4 Senior
Program Description:

Arcadia Excursions

Travel to fascinating places of interest that enhance your cultural immersion and give a meaningful context to your academic courses. Here is a sampling:

  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Mission Beach- Experience a bush tucker tour
  • Trip to Northwest Australia
  • The Grampians-
    Breathtaking scenery
  • Broken Bay-
    Rappel, hike, swim & campfire cookouts
  • North Stradbroke Island-
    Kayak & snorkel
  • and more...

Internship Placements

Possible placements:

  • Parliamentary committee
  • Australian Public Service
  • Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly
  • Non- Governmental Organizations
  • Embassies

Australia Parliamentary Internship

Program Overview

This internship program has an exclusive agreement that allows students to be placed within the Federal Parliament. You have the unique opportunity to work in the office of a senator or a member of the House of Representatives.

This program is open to most majors, and not just for government or political-science students. This gives students an exceptional opportunity to complete research for a member or senator of the Australian Parliament or in other community organizations.

Arcadia's Approach

Arcadia opens the doors to new experiences, different academic learning, people, cultures and perspectives so you can build your own lifelong learning and memories:

  • Enjoy academic success – earn credit abroad

  • Explore a new world – excursions, activities, events, and so much more!

  • Get to know yourself – gain a new view of the world and your place in it.

  • Rely on us for support – 9 centers in 13 countries worldwide

  • Boost your resume – employers AND graduate schools.

Please check our website for dates and the latest program information.

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