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Erasmus+ internship

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On this website, you can find information regarding an Erasmus+ grant for an internship abroad.

Important notes regarding Erasmus+ internship funding:

  • The application form is open for internships starting from September 2025 onwards.

  • Grants are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and depend on available funding. Please note that applications may be declined if funds are no longer available!

  • Due to budgetary restrictions, please note the following applies until further notice:

    • Internships in the country of origin (= country of nationality) will be funded for a maximum duration of two months.

    • Mobility to the country of origin is not possible if students usually reside and have their center of life in the neighboring country, including cross-border commuters.

    • Post-graduate internships: Maximum funding duration is two months

    • All other internships: Maximum funding duration is four months

General information

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  • Available for degree program students (bachelor and master)

  • Financial support for a self-organized internship abroad

  • The internship must take place in one of the 27 EU member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, North Macedonia, Serbia, or Türkiye.

  • Multiple funded stays abroad of up to 12 months per study cycle (e.g., bachelor's or master's degree) are possible.

  • Grants awarded are subject to available funding.

Prerequisites & requirements

Internship requirements:

  • Duration: Full-time (30+ hours per week) for at least two months (60 days).

  • Bachelor’s students: Must have completed 36 ECTS credits (excluding free electives).

  • Master’s students: Must be enrolled at WU Vienna. For German-taught programs, the introductory/assessment course must be completed.

Additional conditions:

  • The internship must be relevant to your field of study or offer clear educational value.

  • On-site presence at the host organization is required.

  • Internships can be done at any entrepreneurial organization, except:

    • EU institutions (e.g., European Commission)

    • Organizations managing EU programs (see list)

Further notes:

  • BBE and BAWISO (IBW) students: Can earn ECTS credits via an internship abroad and a related seminar (see info here).

  • CEMS internships: Not eligible for Erasmus+ funding, as CEMS internships do not meet the requirement of earning at least 3 ECTS credits per month.

  • Internship confirmations (e.g., Convention de Stage): For general internship confirmations, please contact our colleagues from the Study Information (Study Service Center).

Financial information

Erasmus+ grants cover a part of the living expenses that you incur during a stay abroad. The following monthly allowances will apply:

CountriesGrant amount per monthSupport for travel costs*
Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden€670€28 - €535
Bulgaria, Estonia, Croatia, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Czech Republic, Türkiye, Hungary, Cyprus€620€28 - €535

Support for Travel Costs

Payout scheme for Erasmus+ mobility grants

  • The grant will be paid directly by WU Vienna.

  • 80% paid at the beginning of your stay

  • 20% paid after completion of your exchange and submission of all documents!

  • Payment is only made to your personal bank account.

Eligible students may apply for additional funding:

Erasmus+ Top-Up Individual Support

Erasmus+ Inclusion Support

Information regarding the federal study grant (Studienbeihilfe)

Application

Should I apply for a student or a graduate internship?

How do I submit my application for the Erasmus+ grant?

Before the internship abroad

When will I receive the first grant installment?

Travel/health insurance

During the internship abroad

I would like to extend the Erasmus+ funding for my stay, what should I do?

What should I do before departure?

After your internship abroad

When will I receive the second grant installment?

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