Internship offers, intership portals and placement agencies
On the Internet you will find a wide range of databases and agencies that specialise exclusively in internships abroad. The offer ranges from free portals to fee-based all-inclusive packages. Here we present a small selection of free portals for your internship search abroad. For further information, please follow the respective web links.
Please note: The following information is a service provided by the Department of International Affairs and is intended to give you some initial pointers. No liability can be accepted for the accuracy and quality of the information. If you are interested in one of the programmes, please contact the address given.
Internship portals and placement agencies
Netherlands: Foldaco
Framework data of the practical training:
Company: FOLDACO (Dutch website: Foldaco - Waar ideeën realiteit worden, German website: For all your storage needs - self-build containers)
Areas: Marketing, Sales, Logistics
Location: Rotterdam
Duration: flexible
Start: Best at the beginning of February, but we are open to everything
Target group: Students in the fields of marketing, business administration, communication, industrial engineering, logistics
Remuneration: 750€ per month
Detailed description as PDF
Europe-wide: ErasmusIntern
(Kopie 8)
The portal was designed and published by the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) in cooperation with the European Commission. It is designed to give you the opportunity to complete an internship abroad within the framework of Erasmus+ and at the same time facilitate access to European companies. Click here to go to the ErasmusIntern website.
Worldwide: IAESTE internships abroad
(Kopie 9)
IAESTE, International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, is an international organisation that arranges paid practical training abroad for science and engineering students. Students receive comprehensive counselling and support from local committees both in their home country and in the destination country. The practical trainings usually last two to three months and take place mainly in the summer. IAESTE Global offers comprehensive information. You can register to take part in the programme via IAESTE Local Committee Aachen
Worldwide: RISE worldwide - international research internships
(Kopie 10)
The programme is aimed at Bachelor's students who would like to gain valuable practical experience during the summer semester break. The practical trainings last between one and a half and three months and are offered by researchers from accredited university institutes and research organisations worldwide. The working language is usually English. The DAAD supports you by arranging internships and offering scholarships to make it easier for you to access these exciting opportunities.
Detailed information, including application details, can be found directly on the pages of the RISE Worldwide programme.
United Kingdom: Gradcracker
(Kopie 11)
Gradcracker is a British careers website for STEM students. Here, companies publish job vacancies for apprenticeships, practical trainings and graduates.
For more information visit the Gradcracker site.
USA CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange
(Kopie 12)
The abbreviation CIEE stands for "Council on International Educational Exchange", a non-profit organisation that focuses on promoting international educational and cultural exchange. Among other things, CIEE arranges internships in various sectors in the USA. You can find detailed information on the CIEE website.
Canada: German-Canadian Society DKG
(Kopie 13)
In cooperation with the Canadian Embassy in Berlin, DKG arranges study-related practical trainings in Canada. As a talent scout, DKG makes a pre-selection among the applications. The individual requirements of the Canadian employers are decisive for matching supply and demand. DKG also supports interns in applying for a visa, work permit and social insurance number. Detailed information can be found on the DKG website.
East Asia: KOPRA
(Kopie 14)
KOPRA is a non-profit internet platform specialising exclusively in practical trainings and jobs related to East Asia. Applicants can find several hundred practical training and job vacancies in China, Japan and Korea on the KOPRA website - which change or are updated almost daily. Find more information on the KOPRA website.
Europe-wide and Austria in particular: Rurasmus
(Kopie 2)
Rurasmus offers a targeted internship placement programme that enables you to gain practical experience in rural regions of Europe. This placement gives participants the opportunity to work in various projects and organisations aimed at developing rural communities. You can find all the important information on the Rurasmus website.
Worldwide: AIESEC
(Kopie 3)
AIESEC is an international, non-profit organisation. It is active in over 120 countries and is run by students. It offers students and graduates the opportunity to complete international practical trainings and voluntary services. All further information can be found on the AIESEC website.
United Kingdom and Ireland: European Student Placement Agency (ESPA)
(Kopie 4)
ESPA offers practical trainings in the UK and Ireland for international students. They have a large network of contacts and cover many industries. Further information can be found on the ESPA website.
Slovakia: Placement Slovakia
(Kopie 5)
The Placement Slovakia programme was founded by WorkSpace Europe, a Slovakian consortium of 15 universities that focuses on international student internships within the framework of the EU Erasmus+ programme. Detailed information can be found on the Placement Slovakia website.
Japan Vulcanus Programme
(Kopie 6)
The Vulcanus programme is an exchange programme that connects European students with Japanese companies. It is organised by the European Commission and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). Participants complete practical training in Japan, which is accompanied by language courses and cultural activities. The programme is aimed at engineering and science students from the EU and offers a valuable opportunity to gain international experience and develop intercultural skills. Further information can be found on the website of the EU Japan Centre for industrial cooperation.
Japan: Study Centre for German-Japanese Cultural Exchange in NRW e.V.
(Kopie 7)
The Studienwerk für Deutsch-Japanischen Kulturaustausch in NRW e.V. in cooperation with the Studienfonds Düsseldorf - Japan offers young professionals with an interest in Japan initial insights into Japanese culture and business.
As part of a four-week scholarship programme, which usually takes place from the end of September to mid-October, participants get to know Japan, its way of life and working environment. The stay in Japan includes a study trip through various Japanese cities - also off the beaten track - and a short practical training programme in Tokyo. Further information can be found on the website of the study programme.
Poland: ERASMUS+ Two month research internship at Wroclaw University of Economics and Business
Wroclaw University of Economics and Business (POLAND) would like to invite motivated and ambitious students to take part in a 2-month research internship under the Erasmus Programme (in accordance with programme requirements).
This is a unique opportunity for students who want to apply their IT and programming skills in real research projects and further develop them in an innovative academic environment.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have knowledge of FlexSim (considered an advantage)
- Possess programming skills - FlexSim uses its own scripting language (FlexScript) based on C++, and also allows integration with Python, C#, and C/C++, so knowledge of at least one of these languages is required
- Are interested in simulation modelling or simulation-based game development (a strong asset).
- Think logically and enjoy working in a team
- Are communicative and proactive
The main tasks will include:
- Designing and programming advanced simulation models using modern hardware and cutting-edge technologies
- Collaborating with a team of researchers and actively participating in discussions to develop optimal research solutions
What we offer:
- Continuous support from experienced researchers and academic mentors
- Individual guidance in organising your work and stay
- Access to state-of-the-art IT infrastructure at the Business Process Simulation Centre
- The opportunity to co-author a scientific publication upon completion of the internship
- An official reference letter confirming your experience
The internship start date is flexible and can be arranged individually.
Interested? Have questions?
Contact: Anna Grzęda
email: [email protected]