Internship Abroad

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During an internship abroad, you will gain international work experience, improve your language skills and strengthen your CV. Whether in Europe or worldwide: you are abroad for more than two months (at least 61 days of international mobility) and can complete the internship in a private or public company abroad as well as at a university.

 

Internship in Sweden

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“In Sweden, I learned to stay calm and that mistakes are the beginning of improvement. Because nothing is ever as bad and impossible as it seems.”

Nicole Unger, student in the Bachelor's program in Biomedical Analysis

 

Our programs for your internship abroad

For an internship abroad, you can choose between Erasmus+, SEMP, Marshall Plan Scholarship, Global Social Dialogue or Freemover:

Erasmus+

Your mobility abroad is in one of the 33 Erasmus+ countries or a globally participating partner country. Here you can find the current countries for Erasmus+. For internships at a university in a globally participating partner country, a partnership between the host university and your study programs is required.

From the application process to the costs: Here you will find all the information you need about your Erasmus+ internship abroad.

Application form

You fill out the application form in Mobility Online and upload your application documents by the deadline. You do not yet need a work placement to apply.

After approval

  • You look for an internship if you do not yet have one.
  • You conclude a Learning Agreement between your study programs and the chosen host university.
  • You send the Learning Agreement to the International Office.
  • The International Office calculates the amount of funding and concludes a grant agreement.

During the mobility

If necessary, you can amend the Learning Agreement.

After the mobility

You complete the Online Participant Report, the traineeship centre signs and stamps your confirmation of stay and you send the Traineeship Certificate to the International Office.

Funding

Between € 620 and € 700 per month + one-off travel allowance + additional travel days (if environmentally friendly travelling) + top-up/inclusion support for students with fewer opportunities
If your mobility abroad lasts longer than 91 days, you are exempt from tuition fees at the University of Applied Sciences Campus Vienna and only have to pay the ÖH contribution and sponsorship fees.

Students with fewer opportunities

  • Students with children requiring care
  • Students with disabilities
  • Students with health problems, if the costs of travelling abroad are higher than at home.

Environmentally friendly travelling

  • travelling by train, bus or car in a car pool
  • of which at least more than half of the outward and return journeys
  • Proof must be provided for both journeys
  • Higher travel allowance + up to six additional travel days
  • Offer: Interrail Pass for Erasmus+

Costs

The Erasmus+ grant covers part of the costs. You can continue to receive your Austrian study grant, the self-support grant or federal state grants. The monthly costs abroad depend on the destination country, place of residence and lifestyle. Please take into account

  • Rent (hall of residence, shared flat, flat)
  • Food and everyday needs
  • Public transport and mobility
  • Leisure time and activities
  • Insurance

Internal language grant

The International Office offers an internal language grant for all students who would like to improve their language skills before and/or during their mobility abroad.

  • Application only after your funding has been approved
  • the foreign language must not be English
  • Language course at an official language school
  • a maximum of two reimbursements of up to € 100 each

Insurance

Before your mobility abroad, you must obtain sufficient information about your insurance cover and take out the following if necessary:

  • Accident and liability insurance is provided by the ÖH (except in Canada, USA and Australia)
  • Health insurance abroad
  • Other insurances, e.g. leisure insurance or travel insurance

Observe travel warning for destination country

Mobility abroad is generally possible in all countries where you can stay safely, i.e. in countries for which there is no travel warning higher than level 3. The current classifications can be found on the BMEIA website. Countries with a travel warning 1-2 are possible for mobility. A stay in countries with a travel warning 3 is only possible with a final degree of liability exemption (student declaration). Mobility in countries with a travel warning 4 is not possible.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please write to international@hcw.ac.at.

Swiss European Mobility Program (SEMP)

Your internship is in Switzerland.

From the application process to the costs: Here you will find all the information you need about your internship abroad with SEMP.

Application form

Download the application form, fill it out and send it together with the rest of your application documents to: international@hcw.ac.at. No internship position is required at the time of application.

After approval

  • The International Office will contact the desired Swiss partner university.
  • You conclude a Learning Agreement between your study programs and the chosen host university or internship placement.
  • You send the Learning Agreement to the International Office.
  • The International Office of the Swiss host university calculates the amount of funding and concludes the grant agreement.

Funding

CHF 440 per month + CHF 100 for environmentally friendly travel
If your mobility abroad lasts longer than 91 days, you are exempt from tuition fees at the University of Applied Sciences Campus Vienna and only have to pay the ÖH contribution and sponsorship fees.

Environmentally friendly travelling

  • travelling by train, bus or car in a car pool
  • of which at least more than half of the outward and return journeys
  • Proof must be provided for both journeys

Costs

The SEMP grant covers part of the costs. You can continue to receive your Austrian study grant, the self-support scholarship or federal state scholarships. The monthly costs in Switzerland depend on your place of residence and lifestyle. Please take into account

  • Rent (hall of residence, shared flat, flat)
  • Food and everyday needs
  • Public transport and mobility
  • Leisure time and activities
  • Insurance

Internal language grant

The International Office offers an internal language grant for all students who would like to improve their language skills before and/or during their mobility abroad.

  • Application only after your funding has been approved
  • the foreign language must not be English
  • Language course at an official language school
  • a maximum of two reimbursements of up to € 100 each

Insurance

Before your mobility abroad, you must obtain sufficient information about your insurance cover and take out the following if necessary:

  • Accident and liability insurance is provided by the ÖH
  • Health insurance abroad
  • Further insurances e.g. leisure insurance or travel insurance

Contact us

If you have any questions, please write to international@hcw.ac.at.

Marshall Plan Scholarship

You are a student of a technical or scientific study program and are doing a research stay in the USA, e.g. as part of your thesis, which lasts between 90 days and 12 months.

From the application to the process to the costs: Here you will find all the information you need about your internship abroad with the Marshall Plan Scholarship.

Application

You send your application documents, including a letter of acceptance from the US host institution and a research proposal, by 15 September of the current academic year to: international@hcw.ac.at. You must find the US host institution before applying.

After approval

  • You conclude a Research Assignment Agreement with the foundation.
  • You apply for the J-1 visa, which is required for all exchange visitors to the USA.

After the mobility

You submit your Confirmation of Stay, copy of flight tickets, Final Research Report and Field Report to the International Office.

Funding

Between € 4,000 and € 9,000 per mobility. Further information can be found on the website of the Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation.
If your mobility abroad lasts longer than 91 days, you are exempt from tuition fees at the University of Applied Sciences Campus Vienna and only have to pay the ÖH contribution and sponsorship fees.

Costs

The costs abroad depend on your destination country, place of residence, lifestyle and length of stay. Please take into account

  • possible tuition fees
  • Rent (hall of residence, shared flat, flat)
  • Food and everyday needs
  • Public transport and mobility
  • Leisure time and activities
  • Insurance

Insurance

Before travelling abroad, you must obtain sufficient information about your insurance cover and take out the following if necessary:

  • Accident and liability insurance must be taken out privately in the USA
  • Health insurance abroad
  • Further insurance, e.g. leisure insurance or travel insurance

Contact us

If you have any questions, please write to international@hcw.ac.at.

Global Social Dialogue (GSD)

You are a Social Work student and are doing an internship of at least 15 weeks (at least 10 weeks for professionals) in the Global South, i.e. in Africa, Asia or Latin America.

From the application process to the costs: Here you will find all the information you need about your internship abroad with Global Social Dialogue.

Application

You consult your study programs and apply to Global Social Dialog by the deadline.

After approval

To prepare for your mobility abroad, you take part in a three-day preparatory seminar before your departure.

After the mobility

After your return, you will attend a three-day reflection seminar to reflect on your experiences abroad with the GSD team.

Funding

Approx. € 1,000 per mobility

Costs

The costs abroad depend on the destination country, place of residence and length of your stay. Please take into account

  • possible tuition fees
  • Rent (hall of residence, shared flat, flat)
  • Food and everyday needs
  • Public transport and mobility
  • Leisure time and activities
  • Insurance

Internal language grant

The International Office offers an internal language grant for all students who would like to improve their language skills before and/or during their mobility abroad.

  • Application only after your funding has been approved
  • the foreign language must not be English
  • Language course at an official language school
  • a maximum of two reimbursements of up to € 100 each

Insurance

Before your mobility abroad, you must obtain sufficient information about your insurance cover and take out the following if necessary:

  • Accident and liability insurance is provided by the ÖH (except in Canada, USA and Australia)
  • Health insurance abroad
  • Other insurances, e.g. leisure insurance or travel insurance

Observe travel warning for destination country

Mobility abroad is generally possible in all countries where you can stay safely, i.e. in countries for which there is no travel warning higher than level 3. You can find the current classifications on the BMEIA website. Countries with a travel warning of 1-2 are possible for mobility. A stay in countries with a travel warning 3 is only possible with a final degree of liability exemption (student declaration). Mobility abroad in countries with a travel warning 4 is not possible.

Contact

Jakob Felix Springer: jakob_felix.springer@hcw.ac.at

Further information can be found on the Global Social Dialogue website.

Freemover

You organise your international mobility independently and outside of existing university partnerships or mobility program such as Erasmus+ or SEMP. The stay and selection of your internship position is possible worldwide, but without funding, and must be agreed with the international coordination of your study programs.

From the application process to the costs: Here you will find all the information you need about your internship abroad as a freemover.

Application form

Download the application form, fill it out and send it together with your application documents to: international@hcw.ac.at

After approval

You conclude a Learning Agreement between your study programs and the chosen host university and submit it to the International Office.

Costs

If your mobility abroad lasts longer than 91 days, you are exempt from tuition fees at the University of Applied Sciences Campus Vienna and only have to pay the ÖH contribution and sponsorship fees. The costs abroad depend on the destination country, place of residence, lifestyle and your length of stay. Please take into account

  • possible tuition fees
  • Rent (hall of residence, shared flat, flat)
  • Food and everyday needs
  • Public transport and mobility
  • Leisure time and activities
  • Insurance

Internal language grant

The International Office offers an internal language grant for all students who would like to improve their language skills before and/or during their mobility abroad.

  • Application only after your funding has been approved
  • the foreign language must not be English
  • Language course at an official language school
  • a maximum of two reimbursements of up to € 100 each

Insurance

Before your mobility abroad, you must obtain sufficient information about your insurance cover and take out the following if necessary:

  • Accident and liability insurance is provided by the ÖH (except in Canada, USA and Australia)
  • Health insurance abroad
  • Other insurances, e.g. leisure insurance or travel insurance

Observe travel warning for destination country

Mobility abroad is generally possible in all countries where you can stay safely, i.e. in countries for which there is no travel warning higher than level 3. The current classifications can be found on the BMEIA website. Countries with a travel warning 1-2 are possible for mobility. A stay in countries with a travel warning level 3 is only possible with a final degree of liability exemption (student declaration). Mobility in countries with a travel warning 4 is not possible.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please write to international@hcw.ac.at.