Internship/host institution search

EURES helps job seekers find employment opportunities across Europe and supports employers in recruiting workers from across Europe. You can also find internships in a wide range of fields through this service.

LEO-NET is a European association of more than 100 partners from the higher education sector active in the field of international placement mobility. Solid Intern is the matching online job exchange with the goal of providing high-quality internships.

Erasmusintern is a project of the Erasmus Student Network, a network of local student Erasmus initiatives that provides an integrated market place aiming at bringing together internship providers and students seeking an internship opportunity abroad. Here you will find general internships, digital opportunities internships and volunteer opportunities

iAgora aims to bring together internship opportunities from around the world. With the help of numerous filter options – such as language, industry, professional field, or country – you can search specifically for suitable internships abroad.

The Praxis Network is an association of various European project partners with the aim of promoting international internships and projects, thereby fostering the international exchange of ideas.

KOOR – Erasmus Services BW regularly stays in contact with internship providers abroad where internships have already been completed within the programme and where participants have reported positive experiences. Many of these companies and organisations publish their current job opportunities in the Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences online career centre, Jobs & Events – take a look!

The internship and job platform of KOOR – Erasmus Services BW. Here you can find an international job board as well as testimonials and experience reports from former participants.

Jobforum Kultur is a job portal for students of cultural and social sciences. Here you can find jobs and internships in the fields of intercultural work, social services, and cultural professions.

In the job portal of Development Policy Online (epo.de), you can find job vacancies, job-seeking postings, and internship opportunities in areas such as international cooperation, development cooperation, development aid, emergency and disaster relief, environmental and resource protection, and sustainable development.

IAESTE arranges professional internships abroad for students in all fields of engineering and natural sciences. Placements are available in the industry as well as at research institutes. The placement service is free of charge for students enrolled in Germany. This is made possible by the integration of the IAESTE programme into the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

The Kulturmanagement Network website offers a job board for professionals and executives in the cultural sector.

On DevNetJobs, you can find job and internship opportunities in the humanitarian sector and in international development cooperation – including positions with non-governmental organisations (NGOs), the United Nations, as well as in consulting. Opportunities are available in the USA, Canada, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

The EURAXESS job and fellowship search contains numerous job and funding opportunities in science and research in Germany, Europe, and other regions of the world.

The Pedagogical Exchange Service (PAD) places students from Germany as foreign language assistants (FLAs) at schools abroad for six to eleven months. Depending on the destination country, the programme is aimed at teacher-training students as well as students from other fields of study. At present, students can apply for placements in 13 countries worldwide. The programme includes counselling by the PAD, preparation for the assignment abroad, and on-site support, as well as a monthly allowance and assistance in finding accommodation.

On the international platform idealist, you can find social-impact jobs and internships in the USA and around the world. If you want to make a positive difference, this is the right place for you!

Hosco is the ideal platform for anyone who wants to turn their passion for hospitality into a career. Whether in kitchen, service, housekeeping, front office, or hotel management, Hosco offers suitable career opportunities in the international hospitality industry for professionals, entry-level candidates, and students.

If you are looking for a meaningful job that allows you to make an impact worldwide, Impactpool is the right place for you. Become part of the Impactpool community and discover global internships and job opportunities in the impact sector that match your skills and expertise.

The Slovak consortium WorkSpace Europe provides internship placements free of charge in international companies in Slovakia. The working language is English. During the internship, students are offered free accommodation and a local contact person on site.

The VIAVAI Office (German–Italian Youth Exchange) provides a comprehensive overview of internship providers in Italy on its website. The listings are organised by subject area and include fields such as language and culture, education and research, journalism, tourism, business, natural sciences, art, architecture, and archaeology.

ESPA UK arranges internships in the United Kingdom and Ireland for students and graduates from a wide range of academic fields. The programme offers high-quality internship placements, support with the visa process, as well as additional services such as accommodation and administrative assistance. The service is completely free of charge. Register on the website to view available opportunities and to be contacted about suitable internship positions.

Placement in Portugal arranges internships free of charge in a wide range of fields – from engineering, business administration, and IT to marketing, hospitality, and tourism. In addition to personalised internship placement services, you will receive support with practical matters such as finding accommodation, dealing with administrative procedures, and settling into life in Portugal. You can find available internship opportunities here.

The Goethe-Institut also offers internships at its institutes abroad. In addition to learning about internal processes, you will also gain insight into Germany’s foreign culture and education policy. Depending on the country, it is usually possible to complete an internship in one of the following areas: Cultural Programming, Language Department, German educational cooperation, or Information Centre and Library.

Most German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs) offer internship positions. Information about current opportunities can be found on the websites of the individual AHK locations and, in some cases, also on the central careers portal. Typical internship areas include foreign trade and market consulting, member support and event management, education and training, translation and multilingual communication, marketing and public relations, as well as administration and project management.

The Heinrich Böll Foundation offers internships at its international offices in around 30 countries worldwide. The internships are aimed particularly at students of political science, law, and social sciences and focus on topics such as democracy, ecology, human rights, and international relations. Tasks include research, writing texts, and supporting events and networking activities. Current vacancies can be found directly on the websites of the respective foreign offices.

EU internship programmes offer young university graduates the opportunity to develop their professional skills, expand their network, and deepen their knowledge of the EU. Internships are available in a wide range of fields, such as law, human resources, environment, communication, finance, data protection, scientific research, foreign policy, and intellectual property – to name just a few. You can find internship opportunities here.

Attention: Internships at EU institutions cannot be funded through Erasmus+!

GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) offers exciting internships worldwide in the field of international development cooperation for students of economics, public administration, political science, law, regional studies, communication, environmental and social sciences, agriculture or forestry, business administration and economics, computer science, geography, as well as vocational education and training.

German teacher-training and German-as-a-Foreign-Language (DaF) students, as well as graduates of teacher education programmes, can complete an internship at PASCH schools abroad. Information about the individual schools, including school type, address, and contact details, can be found on the PASCH world map. PASCH stands for the initiative “Schools: Partners for the Future.” It is a worldwide network of around 2,000 partner schools with strong ties to Germany, launched in 2008 by the German Federal Foreign Office. PASCH schools include German schools abroad, schools with a German-language profile, and national schools that offer the German Language Diploma (DSD).

During an internship at one of the worldwide international offices of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES), you will actively support the team in political project work and international development cooperation. Main tasks include research and analysis, event organisation, public relations, partner support, and administrative duties. Applications are submitted directly to the respective FES foreign office.

Would you like to work internationally and contribute to global issues such as peace, sustainability, human rights, or humanitarian aid? The United Nations career portal, UN Careers, offers students, graduates, and experienced professionals exciting entry-level and career opportunities worldwide.

German students as well as nationals of other EU and EFTA member states from all fields of study – particularly political science, economics, history, law, and cultural studies – can apply for a compulsory or elective internship at a German diplomatic mission abroad lasting between six weeks and six months. Voluntary internships are excluded.

During an internship abroad at one of the international offices of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), you will support the team in political education and project work. The KAS operates more than 110 offices in over 80 countries worldwide and is committed to democracy, the rule of law, human rights, a social market economy, and political dialogue. Applicants are generally expected to be in an advanced semester of their studies (e.g. political science, law, or economics), very good English skills, knowledge of the local language of the host country, and a strong interest in foreign policy and development cooperation.