Internships in Berlin

Explore the fascinating capital of Germany with an 8-week summer or 12-week semester internship in Berlin. Berlin has for several centuries been at the heart of not only European politics and culture, but also world affairs. As a city reunified in 1989, it combines a tremendous variety of experiences, from fine historical buildings to cutting edge modernism, from exquisite malls to traditional markets, and from classical opera to techno. Berlin is a city full of optimism that epitomizes modern Germany in its forward thinking and inclusive nature without forgetting its historic past.

An internship in Berlin is the perfect way to gain practical professional skills and become career ready. 

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Berlin Internship Examples

Online Project Management Internship in Berlin
Online Project Management Internship

This exciting start-up is looking for an Online Marketing intern with a specialization in Search Engine Optimization. As an intern, you will be involved from day one as part of our team to support our growing start-up, and get projects to manage and have genuinely unique experience. Tasks include making SEO changes together with the team, creating and improving existing web content, using social media channels to connect with target audiences, and much more.

Graphic Design Internship in Berlin
Graphic Design Placement at Leading Digital Agency

A digital agency based in central Berlin is looking for an intern specializing in Graphic Design. This company is an advisor and partner for media clients and offers personalized solutions in the area of themed digital marketing. This highly competent team provides their clients with bespoke solutions for marketing, organizational IT development, and advice on technical infrastructures. Internship tasks include; support the digital team and bring new ideas, online graphic design work, adapt and develop existing creative concepts for different formats (gif, jpeg, HTML), enhance your basic knowledge of HTML creative techniques.

Business Internship in Berlin
Business Development Role in Fun Start-Up

This company is building the next generation of digital showrooms. They produce international catalogues for a variety of products including self assembly homeware and furniture so that firms can choose, compare and order the best products for themselves. As a young, international team based in the Charlottenberg district of Berlin, they are looking for interns to join them and do the following: online research and verification for potential partners; analysis of data and performance; discussions with partners via phone or email; check and approve of partner content; offers and special requests; partner on-boarding support; and much more.

Fashion Internship in Berlin
Fashion PR Internship with Boutique Berlin Company

Are you interested in fashion trends and lifestyle topics? Does communication and creation of new text excite you? As a PR Intern you will be able to choose between experiences in the fashion or interior design teams. During the internship in central Berlin, you will work on different PR projects with particular emphasis on content marketing - support the team with the development of concepts, planning and implementation of PR campaigns and events, help with press releases, support our media partners and development of your own network, collect and present press clippings, handle collections and showroom support, and much more.

Non-Profit Internship in Berlin
NGO Project Management Internship Supporting Development in Africa

This German non-profit based in Berlin is committed to the children, women and men in African countries. They have also conducted various awareness and education projects in Berlin are particularly active in the fields of development work, education, support and protection of the disadvantaged. Internship tasks: support in all areas of the daily operations as well as scheduling, correspond effectively via mail, email, phone and organize incoming and outgoing information, organize events independently for the projects to raise funds, introduce and share constructive ideas with us, and much more.

Communications Internship in Berlin
Communications Intern for Specialist Publication in Sustainable Development

This company produces a tri-annual print and digital publication featuring interviews, perspectives and articles from global experts in the field of climate action and sustainable development. They aim to educate, inform, and raise awareness amongst those building a sustainable future. To strengthen our team, we are looking for an intern in Communications and Marketing for our offices in Mitte. Internship tasks; grow their online reach (social media, app downloads, newsletter), prepare and launch the release of each new editions of online publications, publish and advertise articles online, support in editing blog posts, websites, and social media.

Is there an internship in my career field?

Berlin has great internships in business, marketing, graphic design, public relations, and more!

Think about what kind of work you would like to partake in and where your professional and personal interests lie. Want to find out all your opportunities? Inquire now and one of our knowledgeable Enrollment Managers will get in contact with you.

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Berlin Internship Inclusions

We are committed to matching you with an employer that will provide you experience to achieve your goals, but our support does not stop there. Our internship programs also include one-on-one support from a Program Advisor and on-site local staff, personalized career coaching, planned social events, housing, and much more.

  • Berlin Program Experience
  • Guaranteed Internship Placement
  • Career Readiness Program
  • Experience Advisor
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Travel Support
  • On-Site Programs Team
  • Events & Social Excursions
  • Academic Credit

Berlin Internship Program 

With no real "city centre", Berlin stretches out across many districts, each with its own style and feel - there is something for everyone. While it's a large city, there are countless parks, lakes, and rivers spread throughout, giving the districts a small town feel compared to other major cities.

An internship in Berlin will give you the chance to explore the capital of Germany and one of the most important and historic cities in Europe. Walk under the Brandenburg Gate or across the line of the Berlin Wall that divided the city for 30 years. Get to know the locals who are committed to embracing equality, diversity, sustainability, and the city which is forward thinking and modern.

Global Experiences is one of the best internship programs in Berlin, providing you with a tailored internship placement in your approved career fields. Throughout the program we will also take you on excursions with your fellow interns to allow you to immerse yourself in Berlin, local culture, and popular areas outside the city. With a robust, affordable, and reliable public transport system, you'll have plenty of opportunities to get out and explore.

 

Guaranteed Custom Internship Placement

From your dedicated Enrollment Manager to your Program Advisor, we continuously speak with you one-on-one to learn all about you, your academic background, and your internship goals and for some fields German ability.

If accepted into the program, we guarantee you an internship in your chosen career field and location. Your acceptance into the program is based on a combination of relevant college or university level courses, relevant work experience, and an assessment of maturity and readiness for a professional abroad experience.

After you've committed to the program and enroll, we continue to work with you to further understand your skills, talents, career objectives, and overall internship expectations. Knowing this, we are able to place you in a dynamic work environment providing real-world work experience that benefits you.

Once we match you with an employer, you will interview directly with them by phone or Skype before your internship placement is confirmed. We work with you until you have an internship confirmed with a host organization and then you're officially on your way to interning abroad in Germany!

When you arrive on location and start your internship, we have staff in Berlin to support you and ensure you make the most of your internship.

Career Readiness Program

Included in all the programs is the award-winning Global Career Readiness Program which combines assessment, coaching, and experiences to connect students academic experience with their professional ambitions. We take a Strengths-based approach and focus on helping every participant meet their potential and find a career their love. 

Core Components Include

  • CliftonStrengthsFinder® Assessment
  • On-on-One Career Strengths Coaching
  • Career Webinar Series
  • Goal Setting and Career planning
  • Interview preparation
  • On-Site Career Seminars and Networking Event
  • One Day Global Career Workshop
  • Leadership Training and Recruitment Opportunities

Your Experience Advisor

Global Experiences is built by a team of passionate and experienced travelers, who love working with our participants to help them get ready for both living and interning abroad. We know that it is a big step to move to an unfamiliar city, make new friends, and explore a unique culture, all while going to work everyday. This is where your program advisor and location coordinator will become your new travel experience advisors, taking care of you from the day you join the program, to the day you head home. 

Your advisor will help you prepare for what will become the most life changing experience that you may ever have, including helping you navigate through travel bookings, visa requirements, academic credit and financing questions, as well as any nerves you have about living in a new city. We will help you get to know the rest of the program group so you'll have friends as soon as you arrive on location, and get a head start on weekend travel planning.

Housing & Accommodations

Housing in Berlin will either be in a shared flat (apartment) or student residences. You may have a single room or roommate, with a shared kitchen and living area, wifi, and access to a washer and dryer or drying rack. Basic kitchen supplies and bedding are provided.

The housing is shared with other Global Experiences interns and sometimes mixed with other students from local universities. You will take a roommate questionnaire to help us match you with the best flatmates. 

All of our accommodations are in close proximity to shops, cafes, and restaurants, and have easy access to public transportation, making it ideal home bases for exploring Berlin with other GE interns and friends.

Travel Support

Included in your program are many essential travel services to help your experience be as easy as possible so you an focus on enjoying your new home and rocking your internship.

Inclusions:

  • Travel and Medical Insurance.
  • 24/7 Emergency support on location.
  • Visa processing support.
  • Social and weekend events on location.

On-Site Programs Team

Global Experiences program team in Berlin are lead by qualified staff that are trained and supervised by our head office in Annapolis, Maryland, USA. 

Your Resident Director will get to know you before you depart and will meet you on arrival in your new home. As a local of the city, all of our location staff are experienced in providing hands-on support to new visitors to the city. There can be lots of adjustments and culture shock when you first arrive, but we are more than ready to help you feel comfortable and get to know the amazing new culture in your new city.

You will have an outline of events and experiences to take part in as well as plenty of opportunities to give your career skills an extra boost so you come home not just as a world traveler, but also ready to take a big step forward in your journey to finding a career you love.

Events & Social Excursions

Global Experiences is committed to maximizing your experience interning in Berlin, Germany. Included in your internship program are orientations, events and social excursions designed to connect you with your host city and create hands-on opportunities for learning and community engagement.

Some excursions could be day trips to the pretty historic town of Weimar, Charlottenburg Palace, or Potsdam to see Sans Souci Chateau. Also social events such as a summer picnic by a lake, visit the Berlin Wall Museum and the Bundestag Dome, or a walking tour of central Berlin and a street art tour.

Pop-up social events are also planned throughout the program based on local festivals and events happening in the city while you're there.

At the end of the program, we conclude with an exit orientation and a fabulous farewell celebration!

Add Academic Credit to your Program

All Global Experiences' international internship programs are designed to complement a student's academic degree program. You could earn credit from your own institution, from our School of Record, or one of our partner schools.

There are many options for gaining credit and securing financial aid for your internship abroad program, and we're happy to help you find what works best for you. For more information, please discuss with your Admissions Counselor at time of application.

Add optional transfer credit to your program through our school of record, Fairfield University. 

Option 1: Summer, 3-6 Credits, $600*
Option 2: Semester, up to 9 Credits, $1,200
Option 3: Semester, up to 12 Credits, $1,800

  • Transfer credit - letter grade or pass / fail. Determined by the home institution.
  • General Elective credit - letter grade or pass / fail.
  • Major credit - transfers as DEPT000 with letter grade.
  • Financial Aid available. 
    *GE credit-bearing courses cost $600 each. GE 298 is offered in a 3 or 6-credit version, while GE 301 and GE 302 each grant 3 credits upon completion.

Why You Should Intern Abroad

Don't just take our word for it. Hear it from our interns themselves!

Benito after watching a soccer game

What an experience!! I was a bit reluctant when I signed up for the London program, but Global Experience made it so easier and simple for me to navigate all the steps. All of this would have not been possible without all the GE coordinators that were here to guide us through the whole journey. 10/10 would recommend this program.

Benito K.

Iowa State University - Finance

Ryan relaxing in Barcelona
 

When I interned in Barcelona through the Global Experiences program the world opened up- it was like living in paradise and having the most fun of my entire life. With GE there were only positives and 100 percent I would recommend this program to anyone and everyone who wants to have a truly amazing experience.

Ryan R.

Aurora University - Business

Julia loving her internship in Sydney

I had the most amazing experience in Sydney through Global Experiences. I worked on unique projects and had extraordinary responsibilities during my internship that definitely helped me grow and develop and gain a sense of what it is like to be a part of the working world rather than just a student in school.

Julia S.

Princeton University - Marketing

Bryanna exploring Milan

Milan is a beautiful place to live, explore, and cherish, but what makes it an even better experience is attending the program through Global Experiences. Join this program and have the time of your life in Milan. It will grow you, work you, and open up your eyes to all the amazing possibilities that lie ahead. I promise you won't regret a single bit.

Bryanna W.

University of Southern California - Fashion Business

Fiona during a Dublin daytrip

Completing a 12-week internship with a film production company in Dublin, Ireland has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life both personally and professionally. I would absolutely recommend the experience of going abroad.

Fiona M.

Bellarmine University - Film/Video Production

Alexandria enjoying her time in Italy

I only have a few days left with my internship here in Florence, Italy, and I could not be more proud and surprised at what I have been able to accomplish in just 8 weeks. This internship has really pushed me past my comfort zone in the best way possible. And if you are thinking about interning abroad, do it! Just try! It has been one of my best decisions I've made ever!

Alexandria H.

University of Arkansas - Interior Design

Dates and Tuition

Join us for a summer, spring, or fall internship in Berlin, Germany. Review the program dates and tuition below.

Season

Spring 2024

Summer 2024

Fall 2024

Length

12 Weeks

8 Weeks

12 Weeks

Program Dates

Jan 18 - April 13

June 6 - July 31

Sept 5 - Nov 30

Full Program Tuition

$9,990 USD

$8,490 USD

$9,990 USD

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2023

February 29, 2024

June 1, 2024

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Berlin, Germany

Season: Spring 2024

Length: 12 Weeks

Start Dates: January 18 - April 13

Full Program Tuition: $9,990 USD

2018 Early Admissions: Not Available

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Berlin, Germany

Season: Summer 2024

Length: 8 Weeks

Dates: June 6 - July 31

Full Program Tuition: $8,490 USD

2018 Early Admissions: Not Available

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Berlin, Germany

Season: Fall 2024

Length: 12 Weeks

Dates: Sept 5 - Nov 30

Full Program Tuitions: $7,990 USD

Full Program Tuition: $9,990

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Dublin, Ireland

Season: Fall 2019

Length: 12 Weeks

Start Date: 09/14/2019

Full Program Tuitions: $9,990 USD

2018 Early Admissions: Not Available

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Virtual Internships with Berlin Employers

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