Internship Program in Germany

Program Overview

The Internship Program in Germany provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain international work experience in Germany, improve their German language skills and experience German culture firsthand. Internship placements are available in a variety of fields, including, but not limited to business, engineering, finance, tourism, IT, media/communications, international relations, the nonprofit sector, German studies and economics. Most internships are paid and scholarships are available to qualified participants that receive unpaid internships. Accepted participants will receive a scholarship application following acceptance to the program. A limited number of language course stipends are also available for those who qualify. Internships are 3 to 12 months long. Programs start individually at the beginning of each month.

Program Highlights

CDS places participants in internships customized to their field of interest. Host companies range from small family-owned businesses to medium-sized companies to multinational holdings. Many companies are experienced in accommodating foreign interns and have worked with CDS for years.

CDS offers:

• Assistance during the application process including help drafting a Lebenslauf (German resume)
• Pre-departure information mailing
• Financial assistance through the CDS International Scholarship Fund (must apply separately)
• Health insurance (optional)
• Work authorization services
• Cultural orientation seminar upon arrival in Germany (optional)
• Enrollment in language course (optional)
• Internship placement in target field with a German host company
• Housing assistance
• Support throughout the program in Germany and the U.S.
• Re-entry information about marketing work experience abroad in the U.S.

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please apply at least 5 months prior to your desired start date.

The Internship Program in Germany is administered in cooperation with our partner organization, InWEnt: Capacity Building International, based in Bonn, Germany.