Internship Abroad

Compulsory Internship

Doing a professional internship is compulsory in the curriculum of most study programmes. You can also complete your internship abroad.

Internship with Erasmus SMT Scholarship

• Eligible for funding: internships in an EU country, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Norway, Iceland, Serbia, or Turkey.
• Not eligible for funding: internships with Austrian representations abroad, in European Union institutions, and organisations administering EU programmes (e.g., embassies, consulates, or EU institutions with extraterritorial status).
• Duration: from 2 to 12 months.
• Please note: For each study cycle, you can receive funding for up to 12 months of mobility (studying and/or internship). Combining a semester abroad with an internship is possible if the total duration of the maximum funding limit is not exceeded.
• Internship type: compulsory internships, voluntary internships with academic benefit, or internships for recent graduates.

Application

• Apply no later than four weeks before your internship starts at the International Office.
• Fill out the necessary forms and obtain your department’s signature.

Point of contact: International Office

Further information: You can find all the details on Erasmus SMT, application, and priorities in allocation of funding in the handbook for internships abroad eCampus course Auslandspraktikum.

You are a student of Healthcare and Nursing, Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Social Work, or Social Pedagogy?

Seize one of these chances to complete an internship abroad:

1. Internship abroad within the framework of an Erasmus mobility for studies at a partner university in Europe

• The internship is organised with the help of a partner university.
• During the internship, the student is in touch with the partner university, e.g. for courses or supervision.
• Registration: internally (see registration deadlines Studying Abroad). We recommend students to contact the partner university six months before the start of the mobility – to allow students to ask for help in their search for an internship position.
• Point of contact: your study programme’s  International Coordinator

2. Sole Professional Internship

• You can complete the weekly hours as prescribed by your schedule as blocked classes upon agreement with your Academic Director – this gives you the timeframe to complete your internship abroad.
• You go abroad for the sole purpose of completing your internship – you are not in contact with a host university.  
• The selection of your internship organisation is not restricted by a partner university.  

Erasmus SMT Grant

• Eligible for funding: A minimum 2-month internship at a company or an organisation in an EU country, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Norway, Iceland, Serbia, or Turkey.
• Not eligible for funding: Internships with Austrian representations abroad, in EU institutions, and organisations administering EU programmes.
• Duration: 2–12 months
  Please note: For each study cycle, you can receive funding for up to 12 months of mobility (studying and/or internship). Combining a semester abroad with an internship is possible if the total duration of the maximum funding limit is not exceeded.
• Internship type: compulsory internships, voluntary internships with academic benefit, internships for recent graduates.

Application: no later than four weeks before your internship starts; don’t forget to obtain your department’s signature on all forms.

Point of contact: International Office

Further information: You can find all the details on Erasmus SMT, application, grant amounts, and priorities in allocation of funding in the handbook for internships abroad in the eCampus course Auslandspraktikum.

3. Global Social Dialogue Internship (only for Social Work)

The internship programme  “Global Social Dialogue” supports Social Work students of Austrian universities to develop a deeper understanding for global inequality and power dynamics. Students have the possibility to complete a minimum 15-week professional internship at partner organisations in Asia, Latin America, or Africa und gain valuable practical experience abroad.

Details

• Target group: students of Social Work
• Duration: minimum 15 weeks
• Focus: Social Work in an international context
• Network: the St. Pölten UAS is a member of the Global Social Dialogue Network
• Further information: official website of Global Social Dialogue
• Point of contact: Michaela Huber
   

Upon completion of your studies, you may apply for an Erasmus SMS grant for an internship abroad of 2–12 months.

Prerequisites

• Internship in an EU member country, or in Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Norway, Iceland, Serbia, Turkey
• You must not be enrolled at a university during the internship.
• Duration: You have to complete your internship within 12 months after the end of your studies.
• Application: You have to apply before the completion of your studies, at least four weeks before your graduation.
• Overall Erasmus+ funding: May not exceed 12 months for each study cycle (all study and internship periods abroad combined)

Application & Information

• For further information on the SMT grant go to: eCampus
• Point of contact: International Office

• Information & application: You can find all details on eCampus and on the web page Costs, Federal Aid for Students, and Grants under “Studying Abroad”.
• Funding amount: The monthly funding amount depends on your host country.
  Additional funding:
  • for students with fewer opportunities (monthly)
  • for sustainable transportation (one-time payment)

Point of contact: International Office

• Goal: supporting participants of Erasmus+ in acquiring language skills.
• Language assessment: students completing their studies or internship at a foreign language environment abroad may complete a language assessment at the beginning and end of their studies.
• Online language courses: Possibilities to complete interactive courses to improve your language skills shortly before and during your stay.
• Website & information:  Online Linguistic Support (OLS)

Point of contact: International Office

1. Erasmus & EU Programme

• Erasmus+ – Official information on studies and internships abroad within the framework of Erasmus+
• Erasmus internship positions – Database for internship offers within the framework of Erasmus+
• Europass – European CV, proof of qualifications and international experiences
• Internships at EU institutions – Internship possibilities at European Union institutions

2. International Job & Internship Platforms

• AIESEC – Worldwide internships and voluntary projects for students and graduates
• Global Placement, Interswopi, Traineeship.com, International Jobs and Internships – Platforms for international internship and job offers
• IAESTE (for technical study programmes) – Allocation of internships for students of technical study programmes
• Job Platform ABSOLVENTA, Jobted, univillage.de – Job offers for students and graduates, partly with an international focus
• glassdoor.at – Assessments, salary information, and application tips

3. Countries & Scholarships

• ESPA (UK), Estudines (Frankreich), Studying in Spain – Internship and Study Possibilities in specific countries.
•  Fulbright – Scholarships for study and research stays in the US and all over the world.  

4. Organisation & Guides

• Working Holiday Programme – Working and travelling in various countries.
• Student Guidebook – Guide on studying abroad and international internships.

5. Voluntary Work & Social Programmes

• Grenzenlos, Volontariate, wegweiser-freiwilligenarbeit.com, ESK – Voluntary projects and social programmes in Austria and abroad.
• Global Social Dialogue – Internship programme for Social Work students