Internship abroad with ERASMUS+

ERASMUS+ supports internships in EU member states, as well as in Turkey, Serbia, North Macedonia, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland. Support is available for self-organised internships lasting between 2 and 6 months for students at the Berlin University of the Arts.

Important: Internships after graduation are not eligible for support.

Internship grants are awarded to each student a maximum of once per academic year (or project year) for a maximum duration of 6 months!

• Funding rates

  The amount of money you receive through Erasmus+ depends on the country in which you are doing your internship.

   

  Group 1 - 750 € per month

  Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Sweden

  Group 2 - 690 € per month

  Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Czechia, Cyprus

  Group 3 - 690 € per month

  Bulgaria, Croatia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Serbia, North Macedonia, Turkey, Hungary

• Travel support & Top Ups

  Travel allowance

  All ERASMUS+ grant recipients receive a travel allowance based on the distance to their destination and can also apply for additional subsidised travel days. 

  Distance	Standard travel	Green Travel
  10 and 99 KM	28 EUR	56 EUR
  100 and 499 KM	211 EUR	285 EUR
  500 and 1999 KM	309 EUR	417 EUR
  2000 and 2999 KM	395 EUR	535 EUR
  3000 and 3999 KM	580 EUR	785 EUR
  4000 and 7999 KM	1.188 EUR	1.188 EUR
  8000 KM or more	1.735 EUR	1.735 EUR

  Travel days for sustainable, green travel Travel days for non-sustainable travel

  max. up to 6 days (3 days outward journey/3 days return journey), depending on actual requirements max. 2 days (1 day outward journey/1 day return journey)

   

  The number of travel days is based on individual needs and is specified by the scholarship holders in their declaration on honour.

  What counts as sustainable travel (Green Travel)?

  • bycicle
  • bus
  • train
  • carpooling

   

  Condition: More than 50% of the trip must be sustainable.

  Important:

  • The application must be submitted BEFORE the trip
  • Keep proof of purchase (e.g. tickets) for 5 years
  • Green Top-Up and Social Top-Up can be combined!

   

  Social Top-Ups

  An increase in the monthly base rate of €250/month is possible if you belong to one of these fewer opportunity groups and submit a declaration on honour.

  1. Students with disabilities

  • with a degree of disability of 20% or more
  • keep proof for 5 years (e.g. severely disabled person's pass)
  • alternatively, but with greater administrative effort and lead time, an actual cost application* can be submitted

   

  2. Students with chronic illnesses

  • if this results in higher costs abroad
  • keep proof for 5 years (e.g. a medical certificate)
  • alternatively, but with greater administrative effort and lead time, an actual cost application* can be submitted

   

  3. Students with child(ren)

  • if the child/children are travelling abroad with you
  • also applies to couples
  • keep proof for 5 years (e.g. child benefit notice, birth certificate)
  • alternatively, but with greater administrative effort and lead time, an actual cost application* can be submitted

   

  4. First-generation academic

  • if the parents or guardians do not have a university degree

   

  5. Working students

  • if you have worked regularly for 6 months continuously up to 3 months before the start of the internship
  • the work abroad cannot be continued and financial losses are incurred
  • previous earnings: €450-850 net per month
  • Self-employed persons are excluded.
  • Keep proof for 5 years (e.g. wage statements).

   

  Important: Only ONE of these top-ups can be applied for, not several at the same time!

  *Applications for actual costs must be submitted in full to the DAAD at least two months before the start of mobility. The DAAD will decide on each application individually.

• Application requirements

  • enrolled at the Berlin University of the Arts (full-time or part-time)

  • an internship offer with exact dates is present

  • internship lasts at least 2 months (60 days)

  • a maximum of 6 months can be financially supported

  • the internship is a full-time position

  • you still have ERASMUS+ time remaining (see below)

  • regardless of age, nationality and country of origin

    
    12 months can be funded per study cycle (bachelor's/master's):

    12 months for a bachelor's degree
    12 months for a master's degree

    
    For single-track degree programmes (e.g. fine arts, art and media): a total of 24 months

    This duration applies to both your studies abroad AND your internships abroad!

• Application process

  Deadlines:

  • 8 weeks before start: submit online application
  • 4 weeks before start: All documents must be complete.

   

  Steps:

  1. Go to the MoveOn portal

  2. Fill out the form: „Bewerbung ERASMUS+ Praktikum"

  3. Upload these documents:

  • CV
  • Motivational letter
  • Enrolment certificate
  • Confirmation of the internship (contract, email, etc.)
  • proof of former ERASMUS+ particpation

   

  Who has better chances?

  Students with compulsory internships have priority.
  International students who go to their home country have fewer chances.

  After reviewing your application documents, you will receive feedback within 14 days as to whether or not you are eligible for ERASMUS+ funding. If your application is approved, you will be notified of the next steps by email. Important documents that need to be completed during the application process can be found in the download centre.