Application Process

An internship abroad with Erasmus+ is a valuable experience – both for your career and your personal development. On this page, you will find all the important information about the requirements and  application procedure. Please read the following information carefully. If you have any questions, we will be happy to assist you at any time.

You are eligible for Erasmus+ funding if you meet the following requirements: 

• You are enrolled at the University of Greifswald at the time of application (degree or doctoral programme).
• Your internship is related to your field of study.
• The internship lasts at least 2 months (60 calendar days).
• Your main place of residence is not in the host country.
• You have not used your full Erasmus+ funding entitlement in the respective study cycle (usually up to 12 months per study cycle, up to 24 months for degrees that end with a state examination).
• Please note that internships at EU institutions, diplomatic missions of your own country, and organisations that administer EU programmes are not eligible for Erasmus+ funding. We would be happy to advise you on alternative funding opportunities, such as the  Carlo-Schmid-Programm, Short-term grant for work placements/ internships or Lehramt.International of the DAAD.

1. Consultation

We recommend that you consult the International Office or your departmental exchange coordinator at an early stage. This will enable you to clarify any questions and plan the next steps together. 

2. Find a suitable internship 

You are responsible for finding an internship yourself. Make sure that the internship is relevant to your studies and that you have the necessary language skills. Information and links to internship opportunities is also available on our website.

3. Clarify specific (study-relatead) questions

If necessary, discuss with your departmental exchange coordinator whether and how the internship can be integrated into or recognised towards your studies. The Erasmus+ Team will be happy to assist you with any organisational questions.

4. Submit your application 

Applications are submitted via our online application portal. The application form will be activated approximately six weeks before the respective application deadline. When you apply, we require the following documents in PDF format: 

• Certificate of enrolment | File name: StB_Surname (example: StB_Smith)
• Internship acceptance or confirmation of internship | File name: PB_Surname (example: PB_Smith)

You can also apply if you are planning to do an internship after graduation. It is important that you are still enrolled at the time of application and that the internship begins within 12 months of your de-registration.

5. Feedback on your application

After the application deadline has passed, we will carefully review all of the applications. You will usually receive feedback via email within four weeks. 

6. Preparing for your internship abroad

If your application for funding is approved, we will guide you step by step through the rest of the preparation process and inform you about all of the necessary documents and deadlines. 

Have fun abroad!