Internships abroad
If you have any questions about financing an internship abroad through scholarships or other funding opportunities, please contact the International Office.
Internships abroad
An internship abroad is a fantastic opportunity to gain unique personal and professional experience during your studies; you have the chance to gain international work experience and broaden your horizons at the same time. On top of that, experience abroad can help to boost your career prospects – both at home and abroad.
If you are still unsure whether an internship abroad is the right choice for you or if you have any questions about what to do next, please contact us by email or visit us during our consultation hours at ZSKB career advice: Thurs 10.00 – 12.30 (please take a ticket in A12 from 09.45 – 12.15).
During the consultation, we will develop a personalised strategy to help you research and plan your internship and answer questions such as:
- When and for how long should you go abroad?
- What are the goals of the internship?
- Which countries and industries should you consider?
- Where is the best place to look for positions?
Current vacancies for internships abroad are regularly posted on the noticeboard in Stud.IP.
International school placements: In addition to voluntary international placements, it is possible to complete one of the compulsory placements at a school abroad as part of the degree programme. You can find all the necessary information on the Centre for Teacher Training (DiZ) website (in German).
Current vacancies for internships abroad are regularly posted on the notice board in Stud.IP or on the University of Oldenburg’s JobPortal (in German).
International school placements: In addition to voluntary international placements, it is possible to complete one of the compulsory placements at a school abroad as part of the degree programme. You can find all the necessary information on the website of the Centre for Teacher Training and Didactics (DIZ) (in German).
Information on finding a position
Job websites for internships abroad
- ErasmusIntern (worldwide)
- DAAD list of links (worldwide) (in German)
Internships at Chambers of Commerce and Goethe Institutes in Germany and at European and international organisations abroad
- Auswärtiges Amt
- Deutsche Außenhandelskammern
- Goethe-Institute
- Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
- Europäische Institutionen
- Vereinte Nationen
Internships in foreign schools
- Initative "Schulen: Partner der Zukunft" (PASCH)
- Weltverband Deutscher Auslandsschulen
- Schulwärts! (Goethe Institut)
- Pädagogischer Austauschdienst - Fremdsprachenassistenzprogramm
Student placement programmes for internships abroad
Applying internationally
Insider tip: foreign universities' career services often offer first-hand tips on applying.
France
The application documents generally consist of a cover letter (lettre de candidature) and a brief curriculum vitae (CV) which is normally only one side long.
- Please note: perfect French is very important!
- CV: do not give your age/marital status/religion
- CV: you can give your professional objectives in brief under 'Compétences'.
- CV: having studied at reputable universities is relevant and can be highlighted.
- It is not customary to include attachments.
Further information:
Great Britain
The application documents generally consist of a cover letter and a 1-2 page curriculum vitae (CV).
- Please note: make sure that you use British English throughout!
- CV: do not give your age/marital status/religion
- CV: do not sign and date
- CV: it is customary to include two references
- Appendices are only included if a 'complete dossier' is requested
More information and examples:
Spain
The application documents generally consist of a cover (Carta de candidatura) and a brief curriculum vitae (CV).
- CV: include your personal ID card number (DNI) in your personal details.
- CV: you can give your professional objectives in brief under 'Sumario'.
- CV: your focus should be on practical experience and language skills.
- It is not customary to include attachments.
Australia and New Zealand
The application documents generally consist of a 1-side cover letter and a curriculum vitae (resume) of up to three sides.
- Do not include a photograph or give your age/marital status/religion (antidiscrimination laws!)
- Under Summary/Objective you can give a brief overview of your relevant skills/professional objectives (max. 3 lines) right after your personal details.
- 'Skills Summary' offers a summary of the skills you already have (normally right at the bottom of page 1)
- It is customary to include two or three references from your studies or employment.
- If you are going to be an international student, then where possible give your residence/visa status.
More information and examples:
USA and Canada
The application documents generally consist of a cover letter and a 1-side curriculum vitae (resume) in the private sector. A 2-page curriculum vitae (CV) is usually only customary for academic jobs.
- Do not include a photograph or give your age/marital status/religion (antidiscrimination laws!)
- Under Summary/Objective you can give a brief overview of your relevant skills/professional objectives (optional) right after your personal details.
- It is customary to include references.
- Date and signature are not customary.
- Appendices are only included if a 'complete dossier' is requested.
More information and examples: