Application Process

An internship abroad with Erasmus+ is a valuable experience – professionally and personally. On this page, you will find all the important information about the requirements and the 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 the following requirements are met: 

• 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.
• Your Erasmus+ funding quota per study cycle has not yet been fully utilised (usually up to 12 months per study cycle, up to 24 months for state examination courses). 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-Programme, 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 coordinator at an early stage. This will allow you to clarify any open 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. You will also find information and links to internship opportunities on our website.

3. Clarify technical questions

If necessary, discuss with your departmental coordinator whether and how the internship can be integrated into your studies or recognised. 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. At the time of application, we require the following documents in PDF format: 

• Certificate of enrollment File name: StB_Surname (example: StB_Mustermann)

• Internship offer or internship confirmation

If you are planning to do an internship after graduating, you can also apply. 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, we will carefully review all applications. You will usually receive feedback by email within four weeks. 

6. Preparing for your internship abroad

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