At MIT, we know that employers are looking for more than a degree. That’s why Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) is part of every undergraduate and postgraduate course. You won’t just study theory – you’ll apply it in real-world settings, helping you graduate with the confidence and experience to take the next step in your career.
See WIL in action
Hear from our students as they share how Work-Integrated Learning helped them apply their skills in real industry environments.
What is WIL?
WIL gives you the opportunity to apply what you learn in class to real situations. This might include internships, industry-linked projects, simulations, or capstone experiences. These activities are part of your course and contribute to academic credit.
Learning through real projects
At MIT, you’ll work on real challenges faced by real organisations. Past students have helped develop bushfire early warning systems, designed health monitoring tools for COVID-19 patients, and created smart technologies to support aged care. These projects show how your studies can make a real impact.
Working with others – just like in the real world
Many projects involve collaboration across different study areas. You’ll work with students from business, IT or engineering, depending on your project – just like you would in the workplace. It’s a valuable way to build your communication and teamwork skills while learning from different perspectives.
Impactful learning experiences
Since 2018, Work-Integrated Learning has been embedded across all MIT courses. These projects aren’t add-ons – they’re a core part of your degree and your academic progress.
Real projects, real outcomes
Our students have tackled real-world challenges through their WIL experiences – from improving wildlife access to designing public health tools. Here are a few examples of what they've accomplished.
This student-led project focused on building a humane animal flap to support local councils in improving wildlife access.
Student projects
As part of our WIL, MIT students complete real-world projects in collaboration with industry partners. These projects give students hands-on experience while helping businesses solve their problems and challenges. Explore past student projects by year below.
Optimising customer insights with AI tools
Collaborated with a retail analytics firm to design a prototype using natural language processing.
Developing a cyber risk assessment framework for SMEs
Worked with a cybersecurity consultancy to create a scalable risk model.
Streamlining inventory with IoT sensors
Partnered with a logistics company to trial a sensor-based stock tracking system.
Improving digital access for seniors
Designed a user-friendly interface for a local council’s e-service portal.
Student engagement dashboard for an EdTech provider
Built a data dashboard to track learning behaviour trends.
Sustainability tracker app
Created a mobile app for a start-up focused on personal carbon tracking.
Smart waste sorting system
Developed a proof-of-concept machine learning model to improve recycling rates.
Network security audit tool
Helped a tech company identify gaps in their internal IT infrastructure.
Social media sentiment analysis
Analysed online engagement data to inform marketing strategies for a local brand.
Support to help you succeed
MIT’s Career Development Centre provides tailored career support, including resume and LinkedIn reviews, mock interviews, and networking events. Our goal is to help you graduate job-ready.
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