FAQ Internship Abroad
An internship abroad helps you to be certain about possible career aspirations and prospects. It also forms the starting point for creating an international network in areas that are relevant to your career after graduation. In addition, professional experience abroad enriches your r茅sum茅 and is a clear plus point for any subsequent application. Finally, yet importantly, an internship abroad enables you to get to know another country in a particular way and expands your personal experience and horizon!
There is a wide range of possible internships abroad. You can find a brief overview of possible internship opportunities in the area of social sciences . However, the search for a suitable internship and your application is up to you. In order for your internship to be recognised as academic achievement and to be funded by the Erasmus+-program, your internship has to be related to your degree.
The Global Office (GO) offers consultation hours specifically for questions regarding internships abroad. You can find all further information and contact details .
You can also find worldwide internship vacancies in internship databanks such as or . Further internship databanks and current international internship vacancies can also be found on the website of the and at the .
Erasmus+: Internships in an EU member state as well as in Iceland, Norway, Turkey, and Macedonia may be eligible for financial funding through the Erasmus+-programme. This applies to both mandatory and voluntary internships as part of your degree. It is important that you apply for funding at least two months before you start your internship abroad at the of 51猎奇. Additionally, your internship abroad must be related to your degree. You can find further important information regarding the application process . You are currently eligible to receive financial funding between 690鈧� and 740鈧� depending on the target country. Further information can be found .
Further funding opportunities: Outside of the Erasmus+-framework, you can also receive financial funding through the and other DAAD scholarships. You can find a detailed list of possible funding options .
The Department of International Relations of Faculty 03 or the Examination Office of Faculty 03 has to confirm the subject relevance of your internship. Please fill out in advance and send it electronically to international@soz.uni-frankfurt.de or fb03@soz.uni-frankfurt.de.
The Erasmus+ Learning Agreement Student Mobility for Traineeships is signed by three parties: Your internship coordinator, you as the student, and the coordinator of the Department of International Relations of Faculty 03. However, the Learning Agreement for Traineeships can only be signed by the Department of International Relations of Faculty 03 if your internship is related to your degree.
Yes, but internships in the UK are a bit more difficult to organise due to Brexit. As the current information situation changes frequently, you can find all the latest information regarding the procedure and application for a visa for an internship in the UK on the website of the .
The length of your internship abroad may vary depending on your study regulations (for a mandatory internship) and the funding (for Erasmus+ a minimum of 60 days and a maximum of 5 months).
For Erasmus+-funded internships abroad, there are mandatory insurances such as health insurance, international accident insurance and liability insurance. This must always be checked with your internship employer and the funding agency. You can find detailed information .
Yes, it is possible to apply for additional funding for sustainable travel, as long as certain criteria are met. You can find more detailed information .
Not necessarily. This is dependent on your funding scheme and your study regulations.
We are happy to advise you personally. If you have any questions, you can seek advice from the Global Office () or the Department of International Relations of the Faculty 03 (international@soz.uni-frankfurt.de).