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Erasmus+

EU programme for education, training, youth and sport

Traineeships abroad for students

Overview

Erasmus+ supports traineeships (work placements, internships) abroad at any workplace for students currently enrolled in higher education institutions in Erasmus+ programme countries at short-cycle Bachelor and Master level, as well as for doctoral candidates. These opportunities are also open to recent graduates.

Where to look and apply

  • the Erasmus Intern Traineeship Portal, developed by the Erasmus Student Network, can help you find Erasmus+ traineeships opportunities from companies
  • you can also apply through the international or Erasmus+ office of your higher education institution

Language learning support

Access to Erasmus+ Online Language Support will help you learn the language used at your workplace.

Conditions

Erasmus+ traineeships are open to any student enrolled in a higher education institution holding an Erasmus+ Charter for Higher Education.

The traineeship must be relevant for the degree-related learning and personal development needs and, wherever possible, be integrated in the study programme.

A traineeship can take place at any organisation located anywhere in the world (with the exception of EU institutions, bodies and agencies).

Duration

Traineeships abroad can receive Erasmus+ support from 2 to 12 months.

Students and recent graduates can also do a blended mobility, which means combining a short physical stay abroad (between 5 and 30 days) with a virtual period.

Trainees can also combine an Erasmus+ traineeship with a study period abroad.

Benefits of taking part 

For students and recent graduates

  • develop entrepreneurial and creative skills highly valued by future employers
  • improve foreign language skills, interpersonal and inter-cultural teamwork skills
  • gain a deeper understanding of another country and culture

For companies

  • a trainee can provide a new international perspective and innovative ideas
  • a trainee brings fresh enthusiasm and increased competitiveness and innovation
  • getting trainees' insights into their home culture can open doors to new markets and expand your business
  • enhance competences at the company: the trainee learns from employees, but employees can also learn from an international trainee through interaction with different languages and up-to-date IT skills

Companies can post their traineeships offers on the Erasmus Intern Traineeship Portal.

Financial support

Grant levels for organisations are published in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide.

Find out more

Make sure you know your rights and obligations when you study or do a traineeship abroad.

Students with further questions about taking part in Erasmus+ can contact their institution or their national agency.

Institutions can download a guide on blended mobility, detailing how higher education institutions can organise blended mobility opportunities for students and staff.

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