Germany Study Internship
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See if you're a match →Germany's study-related internship visa is for students enrolled at a university abroad, or recent graduates within two years, who have an internship agreement with a German facility. It generally requires the internship to correspond to the course of study and the facility to commit to covering living and return-travel costs that would otherwise fall to public funds.
- Type
- Study-related internship residence
- Study plan
- Students or recent graduates with German internships
- Core requirements
- Internship agreement, study connection, host commitment
- What to know
- Issued for the internship, up to six months
Summary
Germany's study-related internship EU visa is for non-EU students enrolled at a university abroad, or recent graduates, who will complete a study-related internship in Germany.
The core fit is:
- You are currently enrolled at a university abroad or graduated within the past two years
- You have an internship agreement with a German host facility
- The internship corresponds to your course of study
- The host facility accepts the required cost-coverage commitment
- The internship is short-term, generally up to six months
Eligibility
- Non-German applicant who needs a German residence title for the internship
- Current university student outside the EU or recent graduate within the official time limit
- German internship agreement
- Internship linked to the course of study
- Host facility commitment for living and return-travel costs that could otherwise fall to public funds
What This Pathway Allows
If approved, this pathway lets you live in Germany for the approved study-related internship. It is a short practical-training route, not a general student residence or work route.
What This Pathway Is Not
This is not a full German student visa. It is also not a long-term work permit after graduation.
If you want to study in Germany, compare Germany Student Visa. If you recently completed German study or research and want to look for work, compare Germany Post-Study Job Search Residence.
Next Steps
- Confirm whether you are a current university student or recent graduate within the official window.
- Confirm the German internship agreement.
- Confirm that the internship matches your course of study.
- Confirm the host's cost-coverage commitment.
- Prepare the internship agreement, study records, health insurance, and civil documents.