General Information on International Internships
Do your internships abroad!
Are you an ETSEIB student and want to live a unique and unforgettable experience? International internships are a great opportunity for you! You can do internships in a company, public or private research center, or other foreign organization, learn a new language, and get to know a new culture.
What are international internships?
International internships are a training program that allows ETSEIB students to complete internships worldwide. The program's objective is for students to gain international professional experience, improve their language skills, and expand their network of contacts.
Who can apply?
International internships are open to all ETSEIB students who are enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree and meet the following requirements:
- Have passed a minimum number of credits.
- Have a good level of English or the language of the destination country.
Summary table (in catalan) of the requirements for external internships in ETSEIB degrees.
What programs do we offer?
Erasmus+ Internships: A unique opportunity for your professional future!
This European Union (EU) program allows you to complete internships in companies and organizations in Member States and associated countries (MS) or in Third countries not associated with the program (TPNAP), while gaining work experience and improving your Curriculum Vitae.
What are Erasmus+ internships?
These stays can be with funding or without (zero grant) and must meet all the requirements and obligations of the Erasmus+ program and the criteria indicated in the calls (in catalan or spanish) for aid for each academic year.
They must have a minimum duration of 60 days and a maximum duration of 360 days. This calculation takes into account all previous Erasmus+ program in the same cycle of the studies.
The dates, duration, hours, activities to be carried out, etc. are recorded in the internship agreement (Training Agreement -TA) signed by the company, student, and center.
Where to find Erasmus+ internship offers?
There are different platforms where you can find Erasmus+ internship offers. Some of the most popular are:
- Erasmus Intern
- EURES
- Erasmus+
- University websites: Many universities have a section on their website with Erasmus+ internship offers.
Don't miss the opportunity to live a unique experience with Erasmus+ internships!
UPC-COMPANY Internships
The UPC Company program is aimed at international internship stays with any foreign country as a destination. This program does not have any associated aid (unfunded).
The internship stay must have a minimum duration of one month and a maximum duration of 12 months.
The dates, duration, hours, activities to be carried out, etc. are recorded in the internship agreement (Training Agreement -TA) signed by the company, student, and center.
Where to find UPC-Company internship offers?
There are different organizations and institutions where you can do internships under the UPC-Company program:
- The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).
- AIESEC.
- International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). International research project for nuclear fusion.
- Vulcanus in Japan.
Which modality can I pursue?
Before starting your international internship mobility stay, you will have to decide on the modality. Remember that you will not be able to recognize extracurricular internships as curricular internship credits.
Curricular Internships
- They are part of the study plan and allow you to earn credits.
- They are mandatory in some master's degrees.
- They give you the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a real professional environment.
- Consult the minimum duration they must have according to your degree summary table.
Extracurricular
- They are not part of the study plan, but they allow you to gain experience and complement your training.
- The minimum duration cannot be less than 180 hours.
Extracurricular + Final Project (TFE)
- You can carry out your TFE in a company while doing an internship.
- The training project of the internship and the TFE project must be related.
- The Internships will be considered curricular and will be supervised by the TFE director.
Curricular + TFE
- Agreement that encompasses curricular internships and the TFE within the framework of international internships.
Do I have to take out mobility insurance?
To guarantee the safety and well-being of the student during the international internship stay, it is mandatory to take out mobility insurance. This insurance must cover aspects such as medical assistance, personal accidents, repatriation, and other potential risks that may arise during your stay abroad.
Enrolment in mobility includes the mandatory subscription to an insurance policy for all students with international mobility.
The cost of the policy will depend on the destination. For more information, you can consult the website of the International Relations Office (Gabinet de Relacions Internacionals).
IMPORTANT! Students going to USA/Canada must take out their policy directly on the OnCampus website and upload it to e-Secretaria before formalizing their mobility enrolment (the amount will not be charged to the UPC enrolment).
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