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 experience with cultural immersion.
NEW: "International Career Check-In"
Do you have questions about your career in Germany or in an international context? The International Career Check-In offers easy and individual career guidance.
Every Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, two consulation slots are available and can be booked online. Appointments can be booked via ILIAS and take place online.
Additional career counselling sessions (both in-person and online) can of course be arranged via telephone or by email at daniele.nuccetelli@hs-heilbronn.de.
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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!
General Information & Preparation
To schedule a career counselling session, contact us via telephone or email.
Erasmus+ Internships Abroad
Information and consultation for Erasmus+ internships
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
- SEB: Prof. Dr. Christine Reck
Phone: +49 7131 504 456
E-mail: christine.reck@hs-heilbronn.de - AI: Prof. Dr. Christian Fegeler
Phone: +49 7131 504 527
E-mail: christian.fegeler@hs-heilbronn.de
- Prof. Dr. Carola Schulz
Phone: +49 7131 504 356
E-mail: carola.schulz@hs-heilbronn.de
- Prof. Dr. Beatrice Becker
Phone: +49 7131 504 6688
E-mail: beatrice.becker@hs-heilbronn.de
- Prof. Dr. Marco Sanders
Phone: +49 791 946 313 24
E-mail: marco.sanders@hs-heilbronn.de
- AE, ET: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Norbert Wellerdick
Phone: +49 7940 1306 153
E-mail: norbert.wellerdick@hs-heilbronn.de - WEM: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mohamed Ibrahim
Phone: +49 7940 1306 317
E-mail: mohamed.ibrahim@hs-heilbronn.de - BK: Prof. Dr. Christian Stangl
Phone: +49 7940 1306 145
E-mail: christian.stangl@hs-heilbronn.de - BM: Prof. Dr. Joachim Link
Phone: +49 7940 1306 231
E-mail: joachim.link@hs-heilbronn.de - BS: Prof. Dr. Stefanie Sachsenmaier
Phone: +49 7940 1306 428
E-mail: stefanie.sachsenmaier@hs-heilbronn.de - MBK: Prof. Dr. Hermann-Josef Kiel
Phone: +49 7940 1306 247
E-mail: hermann-josef.kiel@hs-heilbronn.de - WI: Prof. Dr. Gertraud Peinel
Phone: +49 7940 1306 439
E-mail: gertraud.peinel@hs-heilbronn.de
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 the USA www.travelworks.de and www.college-council.de
- for Australia, Canada, England www.step-in.de
