Internship Abroad
How to plan your internship abroad
Our checklist"7 steps to an internship abroad"can help you with your planning. A lead time of at least one year is not too short to answer questions such as
- How do I find a suitable position?
- How do I apply correctly?
- What financial resources are available to me?
- How will the compulsory internship be recognised?
You should therefore make use of our information on funding opportunities and internship searches on the following pages at an early stage.
Questions and answers
You can also find the checklist, FAQs and all the latest news about internships abroad on our new Padlet! Here you also have the opportunity to get in touch with other students and exchange ideas!
One information event on internships abroad takes place each semester. We will inform you of the exact dates by email and on notice boards at the start of the semester.
Useful information on finding, applying for and financing internships all over the world can be found at Study & Work International.
If you have any questions, simply contact us directly or make an appointment.
Procedure of your internship
All undergraduate degree programmes at Landshut University of Applied Sciences include an internship semester. In some degree programmes, the internship semester must take place abroad.
Start planning early (at least 1 year in advance) and take advantage of our information events at the beginning of each semester as well as the information on the following pages.
Application
Recognition / Internship officer
International insurance / Entry
What other students say about their internship abroad
Utrecht, Netherlands
Aside from work, there are plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding area. Utrecht is located close to several other beautiful cities, including Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam. These cities offer a great opportunity to experience Dutch culture and history."
"KaufmeinTicket" in Amsterdam, Netherlands
"In addition to Amsterdam, I was able to see Haarlem and Rotterdam during my time and was also by the sea. That in particular was a great luxury for me. The sea in winter is also something completely different compared to the hot beach holidays in summer."
"Censor" in Brussels, Belgium
"Visiting the Atomium or the European quarter with all the European institutions is amazing and really shows you what Europe really means and its stunning to see it all in the real life".
"Young Capital" in Hoofddorp, Netherlands
"I got to know a lot of new people from different countries through YoungCapital, as well as the Dutch culture, which I really like."
"Stranger GmbH" in Salzburg, Austria
"Thanks to my training as a mechatronics engineer, which I completed before my studies, I was able to quickly find my feet in assembly and prove my skills. After just one week, my colleagues planned me in as a permanent employee and gave me a lot of freedom. They were always on hand to answer any questions I had."
Barcelona, Spain
"However, if you decide to spend a semester abroad in Barcelona, you need to be aware in advance that Spaniards are not very organised when it comes to meetings and are generally late for them. Also, Spaniards usually eat lunch at around 2.00 or 3.00 pm and dinner at 9.00 pm or even much later. But you get used to it relatively quickly, as working days also start later."
"Optimanova" in Tenerife, Spain
My experiences from the last 6 months on Tenerife were very formative. I was able to develop not only professionally, but also personally
"UPM Kymmene" in Krakow, Poland
"After just two weeks, we were forced to switch to working from home due to the spread of the coronavirus. However, my initial concerns quickly disappeared, as I was able to fully support my colleagues in the day-to-day work of organising and following up on seminars after just a short time thanks to the excellent training I received. I really liked the fact that UPM-Kymmene assigns interns the same tasks as HR specialists and therefore places a great deal of trust in them."
Ankara, Turkey
"I am grateful for the opportunity I was given and recommend every student to have a similar experience to grow both professionally and personally. I am happy to report that this has been the best month of my life so far."
"Shanghai Technical Institute of Electronics & Information" in Shanghai, China
"In the end, I also found time to travel to other cities, including with new Chinese friends. I realised that there is not just one culture in China: There are so many different cuisines, so many different Chinese languages, so many different provinces and with them their own cultural characteristics."
"Hirotec Corporation" in Hiroshima, Japan
"What always pleased me every day was when the gatekeeper greeted me after work with the words お疲れ様です (otsukaresama desu). In this context, it means something like "Thank you for your hard work!""
Reports from around the world
Here you will find further reports from students who have completed an internship abroad.
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