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Tips on finding an internship

The International Office does not arrange internships. However, we provide the internship offers known to us in our section "Internship Exchange". We provide tips for your own search or to organizations that arrange internships and possibly also finance them with a scholarship.

 

Internet - Job boards - Company websites

Tips for internships abroad:

Organizations offering internships and, where applicable, scholarships

The following international organizations or student organizations offer internships, some of which include scholarships:

 

  • IAESTE 
    Free placement service
    Placement in paid internships: IAESTE internships are remunerated in such a way that the cost of living in the host country can be covered by the intern's remuneration.
    Support before and during the internship - Advice and support from IAESTE.
     
  • RISE Weltweit
    • Global research internships for German students in the natural sciences, life sciences, and engineering.
    • The program is aimed at bachelor's students and lasts between one and a half and three months during the summer break.
    • The DAAD arranges placements and supports students with a scholarship.
    • Application deadline for internships worldwide: November 1 to December 15 of each year.
    • Internship period: 10–12 weeks, earliest start date: June 1 of each year.
       
  • Internship platform Erasmus Student Network (ESN)
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  • ESPA
    • has been offering internships in the UK and Ireland for students since 2012. They have a wealth of experience and a broad network.
    • How ESPA supports students
       
  • Stipendium DFJW /(Deutsch-Französisches Jugendwerk)
    • The DFJW offers scholarships for compulsory internships in France that are recognized as part of the student's degree program by their home university in Germany or are at least strongly recommended. Students of all disciplines under the age of 31 are eligible for funding.
    • Internships last between 1 and 3 months.
    • The scholarship can be combined with an internship allowance or another scholarship (except for financial assistance from the DAAD or the DFH).
       
  • Carlo-Schmid-Program
    • Program Line A
      This program line is aimed at interested parties who have independently applied for an internship at an international organization, an EU institution, or one of the selected non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Internship duration: three to six months.
      Early April: Preselection - Early June: Final selection
    • Program Line B
      Interested parties can apply for a maximum of two internships advertised on the Carlo Schmid Program website. Internship duration: four to ten months - Overview of job offers Line B
      Mid-March: Pre-selection - End of April: Nomination by international organizations - End of May/beginning of June: Final selection
      Internships can begin in September at the earliest.
       
  • ASA-Programm
    • Project internships related to global sustainable development, including stays abroad with partner organizations in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Southeast Europe, are made possible. https://asa.engagement-global.de
    • Approximately 280 scholarships per year for students (aged 21 to 30) or graduates who completed their bachelor's degree less than 18 months ago.
       
  • GLOBAL TALENT _ AIESEC
    • offers the opportunity to combine a paid internship with a stay abroad.
    • The internship abroad can be completed in various industries and countries.

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