Host an International Intern in Berlin

CIEE Berlin facilitates internship programs for university exchange students, connecting young talent with dynamic companies in Berlin for short-term academic internships at no cost!

Embedded within an academic course and curriculum, these internship programs provide our participants with the opportunity to provide value and gain professional experience through a short-term internship with a local company or organization.   

The students that join this program are enrolled in US-American universities and complete their internship in Berlin as part of their studies for academic credit. These internships are unpaid and CIEE takes care of the interns’ housing, insurance coverage, etc.  

We have programs running year-round, so we are always eager to connect with companies & organizations interested in the support of interns.  

Why Host an Intern?

Short-Term Project Support

Gain fresh perspective and hands-on support for your projects from motivated international students bringing new ideas  and energy to your team.

Tailored Selection Process

We review all applications and share only the candidates who best match your organization’s needs.

If a profile interests you, we connect you directly with the student to arrange an interview.

Short-Term Project Support

Gain fresh perspective and hands-on support for your projects from motivated international students bringing new ideas  and energy to your team.

Long-Term Partnership

Our programs run three times per year (February, June, and August), allowing us to build ongoing relationships with host organizations and support future internship needs.

Internship Types

  • Business, Marketing & Sales

    Support with market research, client relationship management, negotiation support, and sales strategy development.

  • Computer Science & Data Science

    Work can involve software or application development, algorithm optimization, and data analysis.

  • Design & Communications

    Support with content creation, community management, audience engagement, and social media trend analysis.

  • Mechanical & Electrical

    Engineering Projects may include design, prototyping, testing, system improvement, and performance data analysis.

  • Humanities & Education

    Students may contribute to exhibitions, community programs, research initiatives, and educational content development.

  • Finance & Investment

    Assist with financial modeling, investment research, capital flow analysis, market analysis, and business development.

Internship Length

Summer Programs

  • Our biggest cohort

    • 6-week part time

    • 8-week full time

  • Typically run between June-August (~32 hours per week)

  • Placement process in February–May

Spring & Fall Programs

  • 6- & 12-week internships

  • Part- & full-time (~17-37 hours per week)

  • Placement process starts:

    • November for Spring programs

    • June for Fall programs

About CIEE Berlin

CIEE - Council of International Educational Exchange is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that has helped thousands of people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world for over 75-years.

As part of an academic course and curriculum, these programs give U.S. university students the opportunity to gain professional experience through short-term internships at local companies or organizations.

We are always keen to connect with companies that want to host cost-free international interns!

Interested in Partnering with Us?

We provide students with meaningful professional growth through Berlin internships—while supporting your team with talented young professionals who bring fresh perspectives and energy.

We welcome all collaboration types: project-based support, seasonal help, or ongoing partnerships.

Schedule a call or fill out our questionnaire.