Internship Program in Germany

CDS Services and Fees

CDS staff provides personalized support to participants during the application process, throughout the program in Germany, and after returning home.

CDS provides

• Assistance during the application process including help drafting a Lebenslauf (German resume)
• Internship placement in target field with a German host company
• 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)
• Housing assistance
• Support throughout the program in Germany and the U.S.
• Re-entry information about marketing work experience abroad in the U.S.

CDS is proud to say that our fees for internship placements are among the lowest in our field and we are dedicated to remaining an affordable option for young adults to go abroad. The program fee for the Internship Program in Germany is US$775, which includes a non-refundable $75 application fee. Applications are reviewed only after the application fee has been received. Please note that we will only process payments from qualified applicants. For further details regarding our refund policy, please see Frequently Asked Questions.

Learn more

• CDS International Scholarship Fund
• Health Insurance
• Language Courses (Online information coming soon—ask your CDS contact for details)