Work-integrated learning (WIL) plays a crucial role in introducing students to work environments to enhance employability skills and career readiness. These opportunities are made possible through university-workplace partnerships. Despite the numerous benefits associated with such partnerships, effective initiation and management of partnerships remains a challenge. In this scoping review, 54 empirical studies published between 2000 and 2022 are examined to explore the factors that contribute to successful university-workplace partnerships in WIL. Findings reveal that literature has extensively explored the benefits and challenges of WIL partnerships, with fewer studies investigating the motivations of industry partners and factors that sustain partnerships to enhance WIL experiences. The review identifies gaps in the current literature, paving the way for further research on sustainable university-workplace partnerships. Given the growing attention and participation in WIL across the globe, it is vital that university-workplace partnerships are fostered and strengthened to unleash the full potential of the next generation workforce.