Internships are a central part of German pre-professional life and serve as a starting point of your career, irrespective of whether you plan to work in Germany or in your home country. PIN - the internship programme at Ingolstadt University supports international students in gaining this highly important work experience in Germany. Please see the factsheet PIN: Benefits for Students for an overview of the benefits of an internship in Germany.

An internship abroad requires careful planning and preparation. The Career Service/Studet Counselling & International Office at Ingolstadt University aims at supporting you as early as possible to make your practical experience in Germany as smooth and rewarding as possible.

The Guidelines Placements International Students take you through each step of the process and also indicate what needs to be done and when.

In order to provide you with all the necessary support and service your internship in Germany needs to be in adherence to the semester times. The possible timeframes and requirements are displayed in the factsheet Timeframe and Requirements.

You may find the most frequent and important questions on this topic in our FAQ - General.

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