Internship Abroad in Australia: The FAQs

The internships are generally unpaid. However, students of many universities have access to various funding opportunities, such as PROMOS from the DAAD:

The application for an internship should reach us 2-3 months before the planned start of the trip.

For many students, there is a choice of scholarship programs, about which you will be informed by the International Office of your university.

Australia's weather is very varied. The further north your internship location is, the hotter it gets. In winter it can also get cooler in many places in the Southan. Sun protection is absolutely necessary, no matter where you are in Australia.

Australia is one of the safest countries in the world and you will receive a friendly and warm welcome.

If you have any questions or problems that arise during your stay in Australia, the contact person in Australia is at your disposal.

You should take sufficient quantities of medicines with you, as they are not covered by health insurance. Prescription medicine must be transported in sealed packages and explained by a doctor's prescription in English.

Electrical household appliances, radios, or razors can be used in Australia without any problems. The voltage in Australia is 240V. The power supply system in Australia uses different sockets, so you should take appropriate adapters with you.

No, there are no mandatory vaccinations for Australia. However, you should refresh all general vaccinations before the trip (e.g. polio, diphtheria, tetanus). Your family doctor will advise you on this before your trip. If you are planning to stop in Asia or Africa, ask about the necessary vaccinations and entry requirements.

Changes in flight data (but not of departure or destination) are possible in principle. On-site you can change your ticket directly with the airline for a fee, of course depending on whether there are still enough seats available on the desired date. Basically, you should rebook as early as possible. The flight ticket is usually valid for twelve months, i.e. you have to land in Germany again on the last day of the validity of your ticket.

The average processing time for the internship search in Australia is 8 weeks. If you apply longer in advance, you need to be patient, as companies usually do not decide very long in advance.

If you wish, we can arrange a room in a shared flat or host family. All living rooms are fully furnished. Depending on your wishes, we can arrange accommodation both in the city center and outside the city, depending on your budget. Of course, it is up to you to decide which apartment or room you would like to rent. The arrangement of accommodation usually takes between one and three weeks. Here you can find more information about accommodation in Australia.

If you are looking for a room on your own, it is best to find one on the spot. Book a bed in a hostel for 1-2 weeks and check the rooms available on site. In most cases, you can move indirectly if you like the room. Do not book accommodation without references, especially do not transfer money without having seen the room.

Yes, you need foreign health and liability insurance. You can easily get this directly from our partner in Australia for 20 AUD/week.