General:

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

Germany is recognised world-wide for its high technological standard - enjoy the advantages of this good reputation
Ingolstadt is one of the top innovative centres and offers high quality companies, culture and history, as well as unique leisure facilities on its doorstep
Gain practical experience and earn money at the same time - internships in Germany are usually paid
Opportunities for the future. An internship is often a good way to get into a company
Enhance your CV
Gain valuable experience abroad and experience a different culture in the context of work
Acquire practical experience as you study
Improve your language skills
Benefit from the support and preparation available from the Career Service/Student Counselling & International Office
An internship can allow you to gain sector-specific specialist skills, social, presentation and methodological skills, as well as the ability to organise yourself
Key competences and practical experience will set you apart from other applicants

International students taking part in the internship programme at Ingolstadt University enjoy all the support offered by the International office. For an overview of our services please click here.

2. Who can do an internship in Germany?

If you mach the following criteria you may apply for the internship programme at Ingolstadt University:

You are a student enrolled at one of our partner universities Overview of partner universities
Your programme outline allows for an internship between 3 to 6 months
Your are able to start your internship in Germany either mid-September in winter term or beginning of March in summer term Timeframe for Internships in Germany
You have at least basic German language skills
You meet the visa criteria applicable to your nationality. Visa regulations

3. Do I need to speak German?

Yes, you need to have at least basic German language skills. Your home University may be able to help you acquire these German language skills previous to you application.

4. How long do internships take?

Internships in Germany usually are of a minimum length of 3 months and may take up to 12 months.

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

The starting times of your internship need to match with our enrolment times. Accordingly you may start your internship mid-September in winter term and beginning of March in summer semester.

6. What are the application deadlines?

The application times are 02.05.-15.06. for winter term and 15.11.-15.01. for summer term.

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

Depending on your German skills you may need to start the process about a year before the desired start of your internship. You will find further information on this topic in the Guidelines Placements for International Students. Please also note the Timeframe for internships in Germany and the application deadlines 15.06. for winter term and 15.01. for summer term.

8. How do I apply?

Please have the following documents ready:

Information regarding internship: length, industry, department, desired time frame
Transcript of records
CV

Please get in touch with the international office at your home university. They will forward the documents and will keep in touch with you concerning further steps.

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

As a starting point you may find the Guidelines Placements for International Students helpful.Additionally, you should inform yourself about the requirements, possible timeframes and visa regulations applying to your nationality. Ingolstadt University provides information material on these topics.In order to apply to the programme please contact Lilli Hantke via lilli.hantke@haw-ingolstadt.de or via the international office at your home university.

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

Ingolstadt University helps you find an internship and provides several resources for finding internships. However, you will NOT be placed in an internship but have to actively look for internship opportunities. Ingolstadt University will assist you doing so by various means. Overview of services for students from partner universities

11. How do I find an internship?

Depending on whether you are already here in Ingolstadt or still in your home country you have various means at your disposal.Students who are already on site may access the internship database in order to find companies and internship offers. In addition workshops on “How to Find an Internship” and on “How to Apply for an Internship” are offered each semester.Students still in their home country find information material and links regarding online internship research in the Factsheet How to Find an Internship in Germany and in the section containing information material.If there is a career service at your home university they may also be able to provide you with contacts of companies that maintain sites both in Germany and your home country.

12. Will Ingolstadt University help me find an internship?

Yes, Ingolstadt University helps you find an internship and provides several resources for finding internships. However, you will NOT be placed in an internship but have to actively look for internship opportunities. Ingolstadt University will assist you doing so by various means. Factsheet How to Find an Internship in Germany

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

Yes. If you already have an internship offer we are happy to admit you to our internship programme provided that the starting times required by Ingolstadt University are met. Regarding the application procedure please contact Lilli Hantke via lilli.hantke@haw-ingolstadt and provide the name of company, contact person and previously arranged details regarding the internship. You will be contacted shortly and be included in the standard support scheme of the internship programme. For details on the support please see Overview of services.

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

Ingolstadt University maintains relations mainly to companies in the area of Ingolstadt and the Greater Munich Area. In case you have an offer from a company outside this area we will happily include you in the internship programme but please be aware that some of the support offered such as help with finding accommodation and participation in the orientation week and seminars offered is only available to students on site or in the vicinity of Ingolstadt.

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

Tuition fees do not apply for students from partner universities doing an internship in Germany. Merely 42 € administrational fee are to be paid by enrolment at Ingolstadt University.

16. Are grades important in the internship programme?

Grades are not taken into consideration in the application process to the internship programme at Ingolstadt University. However, please be aware that grades will most probably influence your applications for internships at companies.

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

Yes, it is part of German law that interns receive a “Praktikumszeugnis” (letter of reference including an evaluation of the performance during the internship) from their employer after having completed the internship.

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