Internships Abroad

How about gaining work experience in another country? Would you like to immerse yourself in a different culture and learn a new language?

In short: would you like to make an important intercultural experience? Then go abroad for an internship!

An internship abroad offers a fantastic opportunity to combine professional work experience with cultural immersion.

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How to plan your internship abroad - step by step!

In general, the same rules that apply to internships in Germany also apply to internships abroad: you need to find them yourself. Internships abroad are recognized according to the same criteria as those in Germany. Before your internship begins, you will receive information about recognition from the Internship Office (Praktikantenamt) of your study program or faculty.

The question of "where to start?" is all about planning. Your plan needs to be well thought out and realistic. Take enough time for your preparation and contact the International Career Service for assistance and support.

We are happy to help you with the following questions:

Where to go?

Where to go? The first decision is always: Which country do you want to go to? Which company? An international corporation or a smaller business?

How do I find an internship?

Online portals, international programmes, useful links and experiences from fellow students — we’re here to help you find your way.

​More To-Do's?

Your plan is done, but have you thought of everything? Before you go abroad, there are a few important things to keep in mind!

Internships in Europe?

Find out more about ERASMUS - the International Office is ready to help!

General Information & Preparation

To schedule a career counselling meeting, contact us via email, telephone or WhatsApp.

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Further Information and Advice

How to find an internship

  • Internship offices of the respective faculties or study programmes
  • Lecturers and professors with contacts abroad
  • Language lecturers
  • Fellow students 
  • IAESTE
  • Specialist journals
  • Associations of the respective sectors, Chambers of Commerce and Industry
  • Online portals

How to finance an internship abroad?

Scholarships and grants might help you to finance your internship abroad.

The International Office is happy to help you!

International Career Service on ILIAS

The International Career Service also has a group on ILIAS where you can find more information, worksheets, and helpful links about internships.

Internship offices

Health services are usually covered by the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Please check with your health insurance company to be sure!

ERASMUS+ also funds internships for students in host institutions in another European country (excluded are EU institutions or institutions managing EU programmes as well as diplomatic representations of the students' countries of origin). Students can gain work experience in an international environment and can enhance their key skills such as communication and cooperation skills, openness and knowledge of other cultures and markets.

Students can receive funding for compulsory or voluntary internships of two to twelve months.

The funding rates for the respective project year are adjusted by the coordination office in Karlsruhe (KOOR - Erasmus Services BW).

The programme offers the following benefits:

  • Monthly grant of up to 555 euros (depending on the country)
  • EU internship contract between university, company and student
  • Support in preparing the stay abroad
  • Support during the internship by a contact person both at your home university (internship office of your study programme) and at the company
  • Recognition of credits earned abroad

Health insurance abroad is mandatory.
For internships outside the EU, you need a visa and, if necessary, a work permit.

For more information, please visit the website of the Federal Foreign Office.


You can also find help with visa matters, questions about work permits and more on the following websites: