General: 

1. What are the benefits of taking part in the internship programme at Ingolstadt University?

2. Who can do an internship in Germany?

3. Do I need to speak German?

4. How long do internships take?

5. Can I start my internship anytime or are there fixed timeframes?

6. What are the application deadlines?

7. When do I have to start the process if I want to do an internship in Germany?

8. How do I apply?

9. What do I have to do if I want to do an internship in Germany?

10. Do I have to find an internship by myself?

11. How do I find an internship? 

12. Will Ingolstadt University help me find an internship?

13. I already have an internship opportunity in a German company. Can I still take part in the internship programme at Ingolstadt University?

14. Can I also do an internship in other areas of Germany?

15. Do I have to pay fees to take part in the internship programme?

16. Are grades important in the internship programme?

17. Do I get some sort of certificate after having completed my internship?

To get to the FAQ General click here.

Legal:

18. Do I need a visa for Germany?

19. How long am I allowed to work as a student in Germany?

20. I am a EU student. Do I need a work permit for an internship in Germany?

21. I am a non-EU student. Do I need a work permit for an internship in Germany?

22. Can I work more than the 120 days allowed in my residence permit?

23. What documents do I need for my employer?

24. I am told I need a "Lohnsteuerkarte". Where can I get this?

25. Where do I get my social insurance number?

26. My salary is lower than 670 € so I don’t get a visa/residency permit. What can I do now?

To get to the FAQ Legal click here.

Health Insurance:

27. Will my home insurance be enough?

28. How much does health insurance in Germany cost?

29. Will I need additional insurance?

To get to the FAQ Health Insurance click here.

Living in Ingolstadt:

30. How much money will I need?

31. How can I find accommodation in Ingolstadt?

32. What is life like in Ingolstadt?

To get to the FAQ Living in Ingolstadt click here.

Preparations and Arrival:

33. Is there anything I need to do in advance?

34.  Where do I apply to take part in the internship programme at Ingolstadt University?

35. How long before my internship starts should I arrive in Ingolstadt?

36. What happens once I arrive in Ingolstadt?

37. What documents do I have to bring to Ingolstadt?

38. How do I open a bank account?

To get to the FAQ Preparations and Arrival click here.

As of June 2011

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