Internships Abroad

Gain international work experience

Gain International Work Experience

Spending time abroad and working for a foreign company is an incredible boost for your career in today's globalized world. You will have the opportunity to experience a different working environment in a new cultural setting while developing and enhancing your skills and qualifications. An internship or training abroad is a valuable plus on your résumé and greatly benefits your professional career. You will be able to network and learn about different work processes and mindsets. As an intern or trainee abroad you will also grow on a personal level, learn to perfect a foreign language and make many new friendships.

Your Options for an Internship Abroad

Ready to grow on a personal and professional level? Then choose the internship that suits you best!

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Internship in the United States

Ready to grow on a personal and professional level? Then choose the hospitality internship that suits you best!

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Internship in Germany

Apply for professional internships in Germany. Our interns are mostly placed in Berlin and spend 2-3 months living and working in Germany's capital.

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J1 Visa Service for Self-Placements

You also have the option to find your own internship or training abroad. If you choose to go to the USA, you will need a visa sponsor like Intrax in order to receive the necessary J1 visa.

Your Benefits of an Internship Abroad

Gain international work experience, make professional connections and boost your CV.

Get to know a different culture and perfect a second language.

Travel after your internship, make new international friends and become more indpendent.

FAQs

Get answers to the most common questions about international internships

When can I book my flight to the USA?

Even if flights booked at short notice are expensive, we can only recommend following the advice of the US Consulate: only book the flight when you have received the J1 visa. Sometimes there are long waiting times for the appointment, which in the worst case can lead to missing the beginning of the internship. In very rare cases, the consulate decides on "administrative processing" which means additional processing time and can also move the program start.

Will I get a certificate for my internship in the USA?

You will get a certificate of participation from us upon completion of the program. You should ask your supervisor to write a Letter of Recommendation a few weeks before your internship ends. We do not have any influence on this, but if your colleagues and supervisors are satisfied with you then you should receive a very positive Letter of Recommendation.

Can I get a placement in any internship field in the U.S.?

IIntrax can place you in a hospitality internship, or sponsor your J1 visa if you find your own internship in your field of study. We have compiled some useful tips about applying for internship positions in the USA.

How much does housing cost in Berlin?

Housing costs depend both on the neighborhood you want to live in and your decision to share a flat or to search for a studio or single apartment for yourself. For the summer months, prizes for short-term housing tend to go up. You should calculate 900-1500 € per month, plus another 100 € per month for utilities. There might be a security deposit of 1-3 months rent.