Enhance your professional development with an included German language training. Internship placements are available in cities like Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich in a wide variety of industries.
Interning abroad in Germany for foreign students can seem like a fairytale because of Germany’s:
• Exquisite baroque architecture
• Sprawling medieval castles
• Hauntingly beautiful Black Fores
But there’s so much more that study in Germany can offer. There are:
• Scores of excellent schools and esteemed German internship programs
• Hearty and delicious cuisine like Bratwurst and schnitzel
• Oh, and don’t forget the greatest festival known to man or student – Oktoberfest!
Without a doubt, gaining work experience in Germany will be the time of your life!
How to Intern in Germany
Take the chance to gain professional enrichment with the opportunity to explore Germany. Immerse yourself in the local culture with an internship and language training program. Some programs offer a combination of German language courses and work experience with placements available in Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich.
A lot of programs are aimed at university students with the appropriate skills, graduate and post-graduate students, and professionals from all sectors. Some companies have partners, offices and contacts throughout Germany and will find a trainee position which is related to your professional background and field of interest. Thus, they can offer a wide selection of internships throughout Germany with a variety of companies and fields.
Industries
The following list are examples of industries in which placements can found applied for: Food and Catering, Graphic Arts, Non-Profit Associations, Car industry, Financial Services, Tourism, Cinema and Entertainment, Law firm, Communication/Media, Consulting, Sports, Distribution, Publishing, Marketing, Business Associations, Hotels/Restaurants, Computing/IT, Real estate, Laboratories, Fashion, Shipping, Leisure, NGO’s, Opticians, Auxiliary Medical Services, Media and News Agencies, Promotion and Sales, Insurance, Transportation and Logistics, and Educational Centers and Universities.
Requirements
The minimum duration for these types of programs is usually 2 months and depending on specific nationalities, it is probable to extend your stay for up to 6 months. Some companies will offer a German language course in Germany upon arrival (Standard, Intensive, Premium). Some local companies require that applicants speak at least a basic level of German by the time the placement begins.
If your German is at the beginner-elementary level, we strongly recommend extending your German instruction up to 12 weeks and study whilst interning. For those at an elementary-intermediate skill level, consider extending your German instruction up to 9 weeks in order to reach the appropriate level needed for the internship.
Please be aware that some companies might ask for a personal interview, which will be an instrumental part of your career training. Usually the placement will begin directly after the language program is completed. Most interns are NOT paid. However, a bonus could be negotiated at the discretion of the company and some offer help towards accommodation, meals and transport.
Program Highlights and Benefits
Interning in Germany Offers:
• Practical international work experience in your field of interest
• A reference from your employer upon completion of your term
• A fantastic opportunity to improve your German language skills while conversing with locals on a daily basis
• An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
• An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: sports, music, cooking)
• Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about
• The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
• A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume, exhibiting your diligence, independence, and intercultural experiences
• A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills
• Make professional contacts perfect if you are keen to work in Germany long term
Sightseeing and Free Time
Germany is home to some of the most interesting attractions in all of Europe, including:
• Medieval castles
• Vineyards
• The Black Forest
The scenic Rhine River and its magnificent Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall system in all of Europe.
Its cities like Frankfurt and Munich are modern and exciting, yet rich with history.