The STARS EU Internship Programme is open to students and recent graduates from all academic backgrounds of all nine universities. A STARS EU internship always includes an interregional aspect, enabling the professionalization of the interns in European regions other than their studies.

One of the main benefits of the STARS EU Internship Programme is the strong support system offered to interns. You will complete your internship in a European region different from your own, which can be challenging. To help you along the way, you will have points of contact on three sides: your home university, the organization where you do your internship, and a STARS EU partner university in the host region.

As part of this three-level support system, the STARS EU partner university in your host region may give you access to some of its facilities. It can also help you connect with local and international students and take part in student activities, making it easier to feel at home during your internship. To find out more, please feel free to check out the partners’ section below.

Are you interested in applying for a STARS EU internship?

This programme may be for you if you are:

  • Enrolled in one of the nine STARS EU universities
  • Searching for a mandatory or voluntary internship while completing your degree
  • At a B1/B2/C1 level of English or the local language – depending on the individual advertisement
  • Looking for an international professional experience, while benefiting from an additional support system in your region of destination

As a first step, please explore the partner sections below to get an overview of the nine STARS EU regions and their profiles. We recommend reading the available information carefully before applying for internships. Since the regulations of your host country will apply, there may be differences, for example in whether mandatory internships are paid or which social security rules apply.

In each partner profile, you will find a local contact person for the STARS EU Internship Programme. Feel free to reach out to them if you have any questions, and please remember to inform them once your internship application has been successful.

Finally, we encourage you to contact your local Erasmus Office or International Office to check whether mobility grants or other funding options may be available to support your internship.

Are you a company/research laboratory/professor interested in recruiting a STARS EU intern for an internship opportunity? 

STARS EU interns represent a skilled talent pool, bringing fresh perspectives, strengthening cross-cultural collaboration, and creating a pipeline of internationally minded talent for future growth.

We are continuously looking to expand the range of internship opportunities available to STARS EU students. If your organization/laboratory is interested in advertising an existing internship position—or in developing an opportunity specifically for STARS EU interns—please fill the research internship collection form and contact the regional point of contact listed below.

We are also working on the interregionalisation of offers for trainees and young professionals. If you have any questions regarding these additional tracks, please feel free to reach out to your local point of contact. 

Groningen an the Northern Netherlands

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Point of contact at Hanze: Hein Naumann (h.k.naumann@pl.hanze.nl)  

HUAS’s Career Website incl. useful tips: 

http://www.makeitinthenorth.nl/  

HUAS’s career portal: 

Internship vacancies are shared via Hanze Career Services, programme networks, and partner organisations. 

Other relevant Dutch portals:  

  • National internship and career platforms 
  • LinkedIn and Glassdoor 
  • ErasmusIntern 
  • Academic programme networks 

The Northern Netherlands, with Groningen as its main student city, is a dynamic and innovation driven region. Groningen is known as one of the youngest cities in Europe, with around 56,000 students and more than 120 nationalities represented. The city combines a strong academic environment with an emerging start up and technology ecosystem. It hosts leading research institutions, innovative SMEs, and international companies, particularly in energy, digital technology, and health.  

The region offers a high quality of life, strong sustainability policies, and excellent cycling and public transport infrastructure. Groningen is often ranked among the happiest cities in the Netherlands and is considered a safe and welcoming environment for international students and interns. 

Internships in the Netherlands are usually part of an academic programme and require a tripartite internship agreement signed by the student, host organisation, and educational institution.  

Key conditions: 

  • Internships can be paid or unpaid. Compensation is common but not mandatory unless the intern performs regular employee tasks, in which case minimum wage rules may apply.  
  • EU students can work without a permit and without hour restrictions.  
  • Non-EU students require a work permit for paid work and may work up to 16 hours per week during the academic year or full time in summer.  
  • Internship duration is typically defined by the study programme and agreement. There is no strict legal maximum for EU interns.  

Resources to find housing in Northern Netherlands: 

Hanze has its own Housing Officer to help you find a room, though housing should be arranged by the intern.  

Common providers and options include: 

  • Student housing organisations and private rentals 
  • Short stay accommodation providers 
  • Shared student apartments 

Support platforms: 

  • Local housing corporations and student networks 

 

 

Information on social security, wages and insurance: 

  • Social security contributions apply when interns receive at least minimum wage. 
  • Paid interns may qualify for employee protections such as sick leave.  
  • Unpaid internships focused on learning objectives are usually exempt 

Insurance and legal aspects: 

  • Health insurance is mandatory. EU interns may use an EHIC if unpaid, but Dutch insurance is required if paid.  
  • Liability insurance is recommended.  
  • Accident insurance and social security contributions apply if the internship qualifies as employment. 

STARS EU interns hosted in Groningen benefit from institutional and regional support: 

  • Access to Hanze University facilities such as libraries, study spaces, and sports facilities 
  • Integration into student life and international communities 
  • Participation in social and networking events 
  • Guidance from International Offices and regional partners 

Student support organisations and services include: 

  • ESN Groningen for social integration 
  • International Welcome Center North for relocation support 
  • Student health and wellbeing services 

 

The European Alliance of Universities STARS EU has established its own Knowledge and Technology Transfer Office (K&TTO) to offer, to its regions of influence and all productive sectors, one of the largest technological offers in the entire the EU. The nine partners of the alliance are: Bragança Polytechnic University (IPB), Cracow University of Technology (CUT), Poland; Silesian University in Opava (SUO), Czech Republic; Hanze University of Applied Sciences (HUAS), Netherlands; Hochschule Bremen - City University of Applied Sciences (HSB), Germany; University of Franche-ComtĂ© (UFC), France; University West (HV), Sweden; AleksandĂ«r Moisiu University of DurrĂ«s (UAMD), Albania; and University of La Laguna (ULL), Spain.

Spain, Tenerife and the Canarias

The Strategic Alliance for Regional Transition

Point of contact at ULL: STARS EU Office, C/ Viana 50. Carla García: officer@ull.edu.es 

ULL’s Career Website: https://www.ull.es/investigacion/euraxess/ 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HNrVAp2Q5KZMUb9BSExsMgQVdhYKPS2s/view 

ULL’s career portal:  The following link takes you to the platform where current vacancies are being published: https://www.ull.es/portal/convocatorias/categorias/contratos-laborales-con-cargo-a-proyectos/ 

The following links takes you to the ULL’s ERASMUS+ portal    

Please check expat.com — this guide gives general info on working/employment, noting tourism-focused jobs and requirements for EU/non-EU citizens — useful context also for internship logistics. The guide also covers cost of living, housing, transport, culture, and daily life, which are practical for planning a temporary internship or study stay and it address some internship-relevant points (visa, placements, finding companies, Erasmus info). 

ULL’s language service   https://fg.ull.es/idiomas/welcomerasmus/#en  and https://fg.ull.es/idiomas/spanish/#more-information where you can find Spanish courses for all non-native Spanish speakers, especially Erasmus students, who wish to learn or improve their level of the language quickly and efficiently. 

Resources to find housing in Tenerife and in Canarias: 

Private housing. For students looking for accommodation, there are several advertisements for apartments and shared flats on the notice boards of the various university campuses. The ULL does not offer this service, so we cannot arrange private accommodation. 

– Idealista:  www.idealista.com
– Fotocasa:  www.fotocasa.es
– Rooms for rent: www.easypiso.com 

The housing tool Erasmus Play (https://erasmusplay.com/en/) is a housing search engine for students attending Spanish universities. It allows you to compare all available accommodations quickly and easily. Plus, you can book with complete confidence, as all accommodations are provided by verified platforms.  

ULL’s housing:   The University of La Laguna (ULL) provides student accommodation through its Accommodation Service (https://www.ull.es/servicios/alojamiento/), which manages several on-campus residential centers (https://residenciasuniversitarias.es/tenerife/) offering safe and convenient housing close to the main campuses. Approximately 8% of the available places are reserved under a special regime (https://www.ull.es/servicios/alojamiento/plazas-de-regimen-especial/) for transient users and participants in national and international mobility programmes (such as internships or exchange stays), and applications for these places must be submitted by the academic tutor or institutional coordinator assigned to the incoming participant.  

 

Other useful links:  

Information on social security, wages and insurance: 

  • Entry and residence requirements:  

Ministry of Foreign Affairs  www.exteriores.gob.es 

  • Social insurance: 
  • Insurance:  

https://www.oncampus.es/es/seguros  

Access to other ULL services 

In order for students to access certain services provided by the ULL to the university community, their details must be included in the Academic Management Programme of the University of La Laguna. Enrolment of Erasmus+ Internship students will allow them, during their stay at the ULL, to: 

  • have an institutional email address 
  • obtain a university card 
  • access the virtual campus 
  • access the Library and make use of its services 
  • access and use the ULL’s sports facilities 

Contact to other international students in Tenerife 

AEGEE 

The non-governmental youth association AEGEE Tenerife has a WhatsApp group to connect with other international students. They also organize the Buddy Program, where you can be assigned a local studentto help you adjust to university life at the ULL. 

Portugal, Bragança and the North

The Strategic Alliance for Regional Transition

Point of contact at IPB: Diogo Afonso – diogo.afonso@ipb.pt  

IPB’s Career Website: 

Other relevant Portuguese portals:  

Bragança is a small, historic city in northeastern Portugal, with around 35,000 inhabitants, known for its medieval castle, the winter traditions and the nearby Montesinho Natural Park. The city offers a rich historical and multicultural environment, especially considering that about 40% of the 10,000 student community at the Bragança Polytechnic University  (IPB) are international students. This mix of local and international residents gives Bragança a lively and welcoming atmosphere.  

For more information:  

  • Legal status & entry requirements: EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can enter and stay in Portugal. Non-EU citizens may need a visa or residence permit depending on the length and type of internship. 
  • Internship agreement: A formal agreement is usually required between the student, the host organisation, and the sending institution (especially for academic or Erasmus/STARS-type internships). 
  • Type of internship: Internships can be curricular as part of a study programme, or extracurricular as a volunteer or as a professional experience. 
  • Working Language: Portuguese is the main working language, but English is widely used in academic environments, research centers and partner institutions. 
  • Insurance coverage: Interns must have a Health insurance (or European Health Insurance Card – EHIC) and an accident insurance. Liability insurance is also recommended. 
  • Remuneration & financial support: Internships in Bragança are often unpaid, especially academic placements, but students may benefit from Erasmus+ grants or institutional/national mobility funding (tobe checked with the home university).  
  • Cost of living: Bragança offers a low cost of living compared to larger Portuguese cities, with affordable housing, food, transport and daily expenses, making it ideal for international interns. 
  • Cultural integration: Bragança provides a safe, calm, and welcoming environment, with strong local traditions, cultural activities and a multicultural community. 
  • Transportation: The city is easy to navigate on foot and by public transport. Regional Bus lines connections exist to other Portuguese and Spanish cities. 

Resources to find housing in Bragança and the North: 

Local platforms/ companies:  

Other options: 

 

Information on social security, wages and insurance: 

  • Insurance: Interns must have a Health insurance (or European Health Insurance Card – EHIC) and an accident insurance. Liability insurance is also recommended. 
  • Administrative support: As a STARS EU student doing an internship in Bragança, you receive practical support to help you settle in and make the most of your experience. At the IPB, interns will receiveguidance with registration, documentation, insurance information, and accommodation. 
  • Access to university facilities: Interns will have access to university facilities under the same conditions as local students, including libraries, study spaces, canteens, cafeterias, sports facilities and digital services. 
  • Professional and academic support: IPB supports connections with companies and organisations in the region. 
  • Daily support: Interns receive guidance on local services, transport, and everyday life in Bragança, helping with integration into both student and community life. 
  • Social and cultural integration: Through international student networks and campus activities, interns can easily take part in social and cultural activities. 

Germany, Bremen and Northwestern Metropolitan Region

The Strategic Alliance for Regional Transition

Point of contact at Hochschule Bremen: Katrin Winkler (katrin.winkler@hs-bremen.de).  

HSB’s career website incl. useful tips:  

https://www.hs-bremen.de/en/study/after-your-studies/career-perspectives/international-students-start-your-career-in-germany/   

Regional profile of Bremen: TO BE LINKED 

There is a selection of relevant companies in and around Bremen by industry linked on this page: https://www.hs-bremen.de/en/study/after-your-studies/career-perspectives/international-students-start-your-career-in-germany/step-3-obtaining-information-on-potential-employers/   

It is a highly-recommended place to start!   

HSB’s career portal (you can register as an external user):  

https://hs-bremen.jobteaser.com/  

Other relevant German career portals:  

In Germany, internships (“Praktikum”) have taken on an increasingly important role to enter the job market. Many students complete at least one internship as part of their studies. However, many workplaces do require at least a working knowledge of German, making the search more difficult for international applicants without German language skills. Please refer to the advertisement or company website to check the respective language requirements. 

The German statutory minimum wage also applies to students. It is adapted regularly, however, it does not apply to compulsory internships and internships of three months or less. Employers of mandatory internships may also offer a smaller stipend or no payment. Be sure to review the internship conditions carefully before signing your contract. 

Resources to find housing in Bremen:  

Please note: HSB is not affiliated with any of these websites and cannot vouch for them. 

Additional information on social security, wages and insurance:  

https://www.studierendenwerke.de/beitrag/job-regulations-for-international-students-in-germany    

STARS EU interns will be added to mailing lists for international students, making sure that they can fill their social calendar and easily find other internationals in Bremen.

Czechia, Opava, Karvina and Moravia-Silesia

Point of contact at SUO: Tomáš Pražák – prazak@opf.slu.cz  

SUO’s Career Website incl. useful tips:  

SUO’s career portal: https://www.slu.cz/slu/cz/erasmusplusstudentstaze  

Other relevant Czech career portals:  

For students from EU countries, completing an internship in the Moravian-Silesian Region is administratively straightforward, as no visa or work permit is required. However, it is still essential to arrange valid health insurance, as well as clarify the contractual form of the internship, which may differ from practices in the student’s home country. Internships are often governed by specific agreements rather than standard employment contracts, which affects remuneration, working hours, and insurance coverage. Students should also verify whether the internship can be formally recognized by their home university, especially in the context of Erasmus+ or other mobility programmes. For students from non-EU countries, the process is more complex and usually requires a long-term visa or residence permit for the purpose of an internship, which should be arranged well in advance in cooperation with the host organization. 

 

From a practical perspective, the MSK region offers a lower cost of living compared to major Czech cities, which can be an advantage for students on a limited budget. Cities such as Ostrava provide affordable accommodation, good public transport, and a growing number of international companies and research institutions. While English is commonly used in many internship positions, especially in technical, IT, or research-oriented roles, everyday life outside the workplace often requires at least basic Czech.  

https://www.msk.cz/en/society/study/stay-and-work-7198/  

Resources to find housing in Opava, Karvina and Moravia-Silesia:  

Information on social security, wages and insurance:  

As a student from the STARS EU completing an internship in the Moravian-Silesian Region, you gain access to a range of concrete support services that go beyond the workplace itself. This typically includes administrative assistance from the host university or regional partners (e.g. help with registration, health insurance orientation, or local formalities), as well as access to university facilities such as libraries, study spaces, and sports centres under the same conditions as local students. Professionally, you can benefit from the regional innovation ecosystem: platforms like Business Gate connect interns with mentors from practice, self development-oriented workshops, and create networking opportunities with companies and professionals. Further support is provided by organisations such as the Moravian-Silesian Innovation Centre (MSIC), which organises events focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and employability, or the Expat Centre Ostrava, which helps international students and interns with integration into everyday life in the region. 

Sweden, Gothenburg and Västra Götaland

The Strategic Alliance for Regional Transition

Point of contact at UW: Gunnar Peterson gunnar.peterson@hv.se  or Emil Gahnström emil.gahnstrom@hv.se  

UW’s Career Website incl. useful tips:  

University West does not currently have a public career portal for internships in English. The university is exploring the possibility of transferring the existing internship and thesis project portal, which is currently run by the Student Union (available in Swedish only), into English. 

In the meantime, internship opportunities are typically communicated through: 

  • Programme coordinators and teachers 
  • Course platforms 
  • Direct contact with organisations 
  • Thesis collaborations with companies or public sector organisations 

External job and internship opportunities can also be found through general Swedish career platforms (see below). 

Other relevant Swedish career portals:  

For internships, direct contact with organisations or networking through academic

Västra Götaland is one of Sweden’s largest regions and a major centre for industry, public services and innovation. Key sectors include advanced manufacturing, automotive, sustainable technologies, healthcare, life sciences, digitalisation and public administration. The region is characterised by strong collaboration between universities, industry, the public sector and civil society. 

 https://www.vgregion.se/en/ 

Local Profile: Trollhättan 

Trollhättan is a medium-sized city located in the Västra Götaland region, approximately 70 km north of Gothenburg. The city combines a strong industrial heritage with a growing focus on innovation, sustainable production and digital development. Key local strengths include advanced manufacturing, engineering, energy technology and creative industries. 

Trollhättan offers a safe, accessible and affordable living environment, where housing, campus and workplaces are within close reach. The city has a strong student profile and close connections to regional employers, public organisations and innovation environments such as Innovatum Science Park, creating good opportunities for collaboration, projects and internships. 

https://www.trollhattan.se/startsida/utbildning-och-barnomsorg/studentstad-trollhattan/ (website in Swedish about being a student in Trollhättan) 

In Sweden, internships (“praktik”) can take different forms and durations. Some study programmes include mandatory internships, while others offer internships or project placements as elective components.  

Many workplaces require at least basic Swedish, especially in roles involving direct contact with customers, patients or citizens. Opportunities in English are more common in: 

  • Engineering, IT and technical fields 
  • Research and development projects 
  • Larger companies and international organisations 
  • Innovation and project-based environments 

Internships in Sweden are usually unpaid. Students normally receive funding through Erasmus+ or their home institution. Employers may in some cases offer a small stipend, but this is not common.  

Internship format at University West 

The main internship format at University West is a structured academic project course. This format combines workplace experience with academic supervision and ensures that students receive academic credits. 

Most of the time is spent at the company or organisation, working on tasks and assignments defined and approved jointly by the host organisation and the university. A smaller part of the time is spent at the university, where students receive supervision and academic support. 

Students enrolled in project courses: 

  • Receive academic credits 
  • Are registered as students at University West during their stay 

Housing support is also offered within this format (see below). 

https://www.hv.se/en/education/practicalities/ 

Resources to find housing in Västra Götaland: 

Students who complete their internship through University West as part of a project course are treated as exchange students from a partner university. Housing support is therefore offered through the university’s International Office, following the same procedures as for other incoming international students.  

https://www.hv.se/en/education/practicalities/accommodation/   

Students who arrange their internship independently, or who prefer to organise accommodation themselves, may use external housing platforms such as: 

Students are advised to start their housing search early. 

Please note that University West is not affiliated with these external housing platforms and cannot guarantee the availability or quality of listings. 

Information on social security, wages and insurance: 

Interns in Sweden are usually not considered employees. 

Before arrival, students should ensure that they have: 

  • Valid health insurance (through Erasmus+, their home university, or private insurance) 
  • Personal accident insurance (often provided by the host university for registered students) 

Internships are normally unpaid. Students who require financial support should apply for Erasmus+ or other funding through their home institution. 

Students from countries outside the EU/EEA normally need to apply for a residence permit for studies: 

https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/study.html 

Students participating in a mobility programme should apply for a residence permit for studies or notify the Swedish Migration Agency if their mobility is based in another EU country: 

https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/study/studies-in-a-mobility-programme.html 

If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA and your traineeship is paid, specific regulations for traineeships related to higher education may apply. If the traineeship is unpaid, a residence permit for studies or another type of permit may be required, depending on the circumstances. 

https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/temporary-work-in-sweden/traineeships-internships.html 

Since regulations may vary depending on individual circumstances, students are strongly advised to consult the Swedish Migration Agency well in advance of their planned stay. 

Students who complete their internship through the project course format apply for these as study courses and are therefore considered university students, even if most of their time is spent at a company or external organisation. 

This provides access to the same support as other exchange students, including: 

  • Assistance with student housing in Trollhättan 
  • Access to university facilities (library, IT systems and support, study rooms, etc.) 
  • The opportunity to become a member of the Student Union 
  • Participation in sports, events and other student activities 

Students who choose another internship format and apply directly to an employer are welcome to contact University West by e-mail for further information about possible support. 

Poland, Cracow and Małopolska

Point of contact at CUT: Wojciech Wójcikowski (wojciech.wojcikowski@pk.edu.pl ) 

CUT’s Career Website incl. useful tips:  https://kariery.pk.edu.pl/#/  

CUT’s career portal:  

Other relevant Polish career portals:  

A higher education graduate is considered to be a person who has obtained a diploma confirming the completion of first-cycle, second cycle, long-cycle, or doctoral studies (/doctoral studies) obtaining respectively the professional title of bachelor, engineer, master, master of engineer or doctor, or equivalent titles. 

Such a person, if they are a citizen of a third country (i.e., does not have the citizenship of one of the EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Switzerland) or a stateless person, may apply for a temporary residence permit due to other circumstances dedicated to graduates of Polish universities. This permit is granted for the purpose of looking for a job or intending to start a business. In the case of this permit, it is not important in what mode – full-time or part-time – these studies were carried out. 

After finding employment in Poland, a graduate of higher education in Poland at Polish universities, scientific institutes of Poland Academy of Sciences or research institutes operating on the basis of regulations on research institutes, may perform work without a permit, as long as these studies were carried out in a full-time mode, and they have the right to stay in Poland on the basis that allows them to perform work (e.g. residence permit, except granted due to circumstances requiring a short-term stay). However, the freedom from the obligation to have a work permit does not apply to foreigners who are graduates of part-time studies (i.e., extramural, external, etc.). 

Graduates of such studies applying for temporary residence and work permits are exempt from the obligation to provide information to the starost about the inability of the employer to meet the staffing needs on the local labour market (the so-called labour market test is not carried out) in the period of 3 years preceding the submission of the application for this permit. This exemption applies both to persons who graduated from an HEI with their registered office in Poland, as well as to those who graduated from HEIs in the territory of another country of the European Economic Area (EU, NO, IS, LI) or Switzerland. This exemption may be used by a foreigner who studied outside Poland, in the above-mentioned countries, both stationary and part-time. 

Resources to find housing: Please check “What other support do STARS EU interns receive in Cracow?” below. 

Information on social security, wages and insurance: 

Students from other universities can apply for a place in a Student Hall of Residence are required to: – submit an application alongside a certificate confirming student status at their home university via email to osiedle.studenckie@pk.edu.pl or in person to the CUT SHCM (the SHR-2 building, room no 05) in the paper version – pay a deposit of 756 PLN (including VAT) sends the information about the allocation of a placement (making a reservation). More info: https://akademiki.pk.edu.pl/en  

France, Franche-Comté

Point of contact at University Marie and Louis Pasteur: STARS EU Office starseu@umlp.fr 

UMLP’s career website/portal: 

For UMLP students and alumni: 

Open to everyone: 

Other relevant French career portals: 

  • APEC (toggle “offres de stage” and filter by Bourgogne-Franche-ComtĂ© region) 
  • French is the working language that is mostly used in France. However, some employers do use English as a working language. Interns and jobseekers must check language requirements in the openings! 
  • It is not common to work from home during internships in France. Interns must check the internship opening and discuss this with their supervisor. 
  • Minimum wage for interns applies in France starting 2 months of internship, and to all employees. 

Resources to find housing in Franche-Comté: 

Beware of scams, never give your personal and bank information. UMLP is not affiliated with any of these websites and cannot vouch for them. 

  • Access to CampusSport’s sport facilities 
  • Access to University libraries and co-working spaces 
  • Access to UMLP’s medical doctor and psychologist 
  • Support of UMLP’s STARS EU Student Board and Student Ambassadors 

Albania, Durrës

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Point of contact at UAMD: Mrs. Arba Gjikolli arbagjikolli@uamd.edu.al 

Mail: info@uamd.edu.al 

Website: https://uamd.edu.al/en/  

UAMD’s Career and Internship Support: 

  • Academic supervision and validation of mandatory Master-level internships 
  • Administrative support through academic departments and the International Relations Office 
  • Internship opportunities linked, where applicable, to Erasmus+, STARS EU, and other EU-funded projects 

In Albania, internships at Master level are mandatory and form an integral part of the study programme. Students are responsible for finding and securing their own internship placement, in line with academicrequirements and subject to approval by the home university. 

Internships are available in public institutions, private companies, research centres, NGOs, and international organisations. 

The working language is primarily Albanian; however, English is commonly used in international organisations, NGOs, and EU-funded projects. 

Internships may be paid or unpaid, depending on the host organisation. All conditions (duration, workload, insurance, and possible compensation) should be agreed in advance. 

The cost of living is relatively low, with an estimated average monthly cost of around ~900 EUR per person, depending on lifestyle and location. 

Resources to find housing in Durrës and Northern Albania 

UAMD does not provide student dormitories. Interns arrange accommodation independently through: 

  • Private apartments and shared flats 
  • Short-term rentals 
  • Local real estate agencies and online platforms 

 

The International Relations Office may provide general local guidance. 

Information on social security, wages and insurance 

Interns must ensure valid health insurance for the entire duration of the internship. Insurance and social security conditions depend on nationality and the internship agreement. 

STARS EU interns hosted at UAMD receive: 

  • Administrative guidance and local orientation 
  • Access to university facilities (libraries, study areas, campus services) 
  • Integration into academic life and STARS EU-related activities 
  • Networking opportunities with local and international students and staffÂ