Key information

Internship provider: The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

Location: Berlin, Germany

Dates: 23 June – 2 August 2025

Duration: 6 weeks

Academic credit: International Internship (Extended) Unit 25CP or other course-related experiential units

Program cost: US$6,400 – approx. AU$9,500 (dependent on exchange rates) (inclusions and exclusions can be found below)

Funding: A$7,921 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students

Application deadline: 3 February 2025

Note: This program requires a minimum number of 5 students to run. There is a maximum of 10 spots available in the program.

Overview

Embark on a transformative 6-week internship in the vibrant city of Berlin, a hub pulsating with creativity, cultural experimentation, and a thriving start-up ecosystem. Immerse yourself in the beating heart of innovation as you gain invaluable work experience amidst the dynamic backdrop of technology start-ups.

Beyond the professional sphere, explore Berlin's rich artistic landscape, revel in its diverse cultural offerings, and partake in an electrifying nightlife. This internship promises not only to enhance your industry expertise but also to provide a unique opportunity to add global work experience to your resume while earning academic credit.

Don't miss out on this opportunity, Berlin awaits as your canvas for professional and personal growth, promising an unforgettable journey at the intersection of work, culture, and exploration.

Study areas

Undergraduate

  • Business (Available: Business Administration, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, International Business, Management, Event Management, Marketing and Digital Marketing)
  • Design (Available: UX Interaction Design)
  • Information Technology (Available: Business Analysis, Data Analytics, Business Information Systems, Data Science, Software Development)
  • Media and Communication (Available: Public Relations, Social Media)

Postgraduate

  • Business, Law and Entrepreneurship (Available: Business Administration, Digital Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Marketing)
  • Science, Engineering and Technology (Available: Data Science, Information Technology)
     

Important note: These study areas are just a guide, and the availability of relevant internships depends on many individual factors. Sourcing internships for some study areas and majors may be more challenging than others. If your study area is not listed here, but you are interested in this destination, please let us know and we can confirm with the internship provider.

Note for postgraduate students: Internships for postgraduate students can be more difficult to source due to the niche and specific nature of courses and study areas. Postgraduate students should enquire with the overseas internship advisor before applying for a program to check the availability of the relevant academic unit in their course as well as the possibility to source an internship in their desired location.

Eligibility

Specific eligibility requirements depend on the academic unit being utilised, but all students must meet the minimum eligibility criteria below:

Undergraduate

  • Completing an undergraduate course in the study areas listed above
  • Completed at least 100 CP (8 units) if you intend to use a course-specific unit or 150 CP (12 units) if you intend to use the international internship unit
  • Have an average weighted mark of at least 60% (or satisfy additional eligibility criteria if the mark is between 50-60%)
  • Have available space in your course for the applicable academic unit (domestic students may be able to overload their degree)
     

Postgraduate

  • Completing a postgraduate course in the study areas listed above
  • Completed at least 25 CP (2 units) at the time of application
  • Have an average weighted mark of at least 60% (or satisfy additional eligibility criteria if the mark is between 50-60%)
  • Have a course-specific project unit on the study plan that can be used for internship experience (e.g. Education and Nursing professional placement units).

Hackesche Hoefe Central Berlin, Germany.

Program costs

US$6,400 (approx. AU$9,500)

Inclusions

  • Personalized internship placement process
  • Full-time, 6-week internship placement in the participant’s career field 
  • Internships include a minimum of 210 hours of internship work over six weeks 
  • Pre-internship resume and interview coaching as needed
  • CIEE On-site Orientation: includes pertinent info on student housing, cultural considerations, health and safety protocol, and local logistics.
  • Mid-term check-in and final employer evaluation 
  • Welcome meal as a part of orientation 
  • Two (2) cultural activities
  • Two (2) professional development activities 
  • Farewell dinner or culmination event 
  • Swinburne travel insurance (subject to eligibility requirements)
     

Exclusions

  • Tuition fees associated with the selected unit for the internship
  • Visa expenses
  • Airfares
  • Ground transportation including airport transfers and public transportation passes
  • Daily living expenses
     

Funding

Funding your overseas journey may be easier than you think
 

OS-HELP Loan

Eligible Australian students can apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of up to A$7,921 (for study outside of Asia) to help cover costs associated with your overseas program.

For more information on funding and eligibility, see Fee Help and Scholarships.

Application

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, with places allocated to the first students to complete a full application and meet eligibility criteria.

Note: You can only submit an application for one overseas internship program per application cycle.

Final deadline for applications: 3 February 2025
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