Internships in Berlin

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$2,000 Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants
• A$8,245 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)
  
  

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).