Finding an Internship
The International Office itself does not arrange internships. However, in the following sections you can find an overview of a number of internship providers and agencies.
We are also happy to assist you in applying for financial support for your internship abroad.
Links for finding an internship
Career Network of the University of Mannheim
The Career Network of the University of Mannheim offers an online JobBoard listing current internship and job advertisements.
Information provided by the DAAD
On the internship page of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) you can find lots of information and links.
German Chambers of Commerce Abroad
The German Chambers of Commerce Abroad offer internships at their own organizations but also arrange internships at companies.
European Youth Portal
The European Youth Portal is a website for young people who want to get involved in projects in Europe. All EU citizens between the ages of 18 and 30 are eligible to apply. A wide range of topics based on the EU Youth Strategy are offered, including education, employment, culture, social inclusion, health, mobility, and volunteering.
ErasmusIntern.org
The platform ErasmusIntern.org was created by the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) in cooperation with the European Commission and provides advertisements for internships at European companies. Like all European internships, these internships can be funded through the Erasmus program. Since the platform is public and the credibility of internship providers cannot be verified in advance, please carefully review the internship positions and the companies offering them before applying.
JobTeaser KOOR – Erasmus Services BW
“KOOR – Erasmus Services BW” lists current internship positions on JobTeaser that are also open to students in Mannheim.
KOOR also acts as the coordination center for Erasmus internships in Baden-Württemberg, which means you can apply there for Erasmus funding for internships in Europe.KOPRA
Students who are interested in working in East Asia can find a number of internship offers on the website of the non-profit platform KOPRA.
Internships in France: Campus France Deutschland
Campus France is the official information service of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs responsible for study-related stays abroad in France. They provide information about issues such as financing, housing, the higher education sector, internships, and many more.
Among other things, Campus France provides information about the national system for subsidized housing in France (allocation de logement or aide personnalisée au logement) that is also paid to international students and about the French housing tax that unfortunately must be paid in some cases.
Housing in Paris: The Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris constitutes an interesting accommodation option as various countries are offering student residence halls in order to promote international exchange. Students of a master’s program who are German citizens and have a good command of French can also apply for housing in the German „Maison Heinrich Heine“.
Tip: The French-German Zentrum für Europäischen Verbraucherschutz has published an online-booklet containing useful tips for Germans who want to live and study in France (available in German only).
International Placement Services (ZAV)
The International Placement Services (Zentrale Auslands- und Fachvermittlung ZAV) of the Federal Employment Agency provide information and tips on internships abroad.
Websites for specific internship placements
AIESEC
The student initiative AIESEC organizes international internships in various areas lasting several months. The initiative also has a local group in Mannheim.
For these internships, you can apply for a grant for travel expenses at the DAAD.Working as a teaching assistant abroad
In order to work as a foreign language teaching assistant at a secondary school abroad, students of all programs who have finished their fourth semester can apply at the PAD (Pädagogischer Austauschdienst) or the Goethe Institute.
Carlo Schmid Program: Internships at international organizations and EU institutions
- What is funded?
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the German Academic Scholarship Foundation (Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes), and the foundation Stiftung Mercator cooperatively organize the Carlo Schmid Program (website only available in German) providing scholarships and internships at international organizations and EU institutions.
Applicants have the possibility to either search for an internship on their own and then apply for a corresponding scholarship or to directly apply for one of the numerous internships advertised as part of the program.
Participants of the program receive a monthly grant for subsistence expenses and fixed-rate grants for travel expenses.In addition to financial support, participants are offered a program of activities such as seminars and meetings abroad.
- Who is funded?
The program is open to all students and graduates from both bachelor’s and master’s programs regardless of their respective subject area. In order to be admitted to the program you need to hold German citizenship. Applicants can chose between the following two program options:
– Option A: Applying for a scholarship for an internship at an international organization or EU institution or at selected NGOs that the applicant has found on his/
her own – Option B: Applying for a specific internship advertised as part of the program
- Application deadline
As a rule, each year in February. For the specifications of terms, application requirements, and further information on the program please see the website of the DAAD.
- What is funded?
DAAD internship program “RISE weltweit”
The DAAD RISE weltweit program offers research internships as well as full-ride scholarships for students in the bachelor’s program in Informatics and similar fields of study. The research internships take place during the semester break.
Internships in Israel
If you are interested in completing an internship in Israel, we recommend checking out the projects offered by the New Kibbutz program. If you participate in the New Kibbutz program, you are eligible to apply for the Israel scholarship programs offered by the German state parliaments. Please note that the application deadline for the Israel scholarship programs offered by the German state parliaments is well before the deadline for the New Kibbutz program.
Language and Practice in China
Since 1996, the scholarship program Language and Practice in China (Sprache und Praxis in China) (website available in German only) offered by the DAAD has been preparing outstanding graduates from economic and social sciences, as well as from law and engineering for senior positions in German-Chinese businesses. Following an intensive 10-months language training, the scholarship holders spend a four-month period of workplace training at German and Chinese companies developing a valuable network for their future career. As a rule, interested students and/
or graduates apply by 31 January directly on the DAAD website. Language and Practice in Japan
The scholarship program Language and Practice in Japan (Sprache und Praxis in Japan) (website available in German only) offered by the DAAD aims at training outstanding graduates from economic and political sciences, as well as from law and engineering in order to become Japan experts in economy, administration, and industry. Following an intensive 10-months language training, the scholarship holders complete a 4-months internship. This combination enables the scholarship holders to learn about Japanese culture and economy from scratch and to develop valuable networks. As a rule, interested students and/
or graduates apply by 31 January directly on the DAAD website.
The New Kibbutz program gives you the unique opportunity to dive into the world of start-ups and experience Israel’s business culture and mentality. I completed an internship at a small company that advises small German businesses on innovation and helps them connect with Israeli high-tech start-ups in the respective field. During my internship, I learned a lot about the methods of business development, growth strategies and about how a start-up ecosystem can function. My most valuable experience was seeing the Israelis’ relaxed, direct, and bold approach to business and other aspects of life. I adopted this mentality and can see its benefits to my studies and my career even after my return to Germany.
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