Intern in Germany Program (IGP)

To be eligible for an internship in the Intern in Germany Program (IGP), you must:

• Have secured an internship yourself with a host company in Germany in a field closely related to your studies
• Have prior German language knowledge at the high-intermediate or advanced level (equivalent to B2 level or higher)
• Be enrolled throughout the duration of your internship in a degree program at a higher education institution (bachelor, master, or equivalent)
• Have completed at least 4 semesters of study toward your current degree program by the start of the internship
• Be between the ages of 18-30

The program fee for individual applicants is currently 900 € and includes the following services provided by Cultural Vistas:

• Supporting applicants in securing all the necessary paperwork from their home university, host company in Germany, etc.
• Issuing work authorization (Arbeitsmarktzulassung) and obtaining the required approval by the German Employment Agency
• Support before and during your program
• Internship and general German cultural information

Additional Costs

IGP participants are required to purchase health insurance to cover their time abroad at a cost of 42 € per month of stay in Germany. The should have extra funds available for their airfare, housing, and food during the program, and any additional money for travel or other costs not related to the internship. Depending on the city in Germany in which you live, Cultural Vistas recommends a monthly budget between 350 – 600 € for rent and between 300 – 500 € for food and other expenses. Cultural Vistas cannot guarantee paid internship placements, and participants should be prepared to pay their own living expenses.

If you would like to take part in an intensive language course prior to your internship, you have the option to book an additional one-month course in a variety of cities. The language course costs 1,500 € per month, including housing during the course.