At KEA you can do workplace internship in Denmark or abroad (also called international internship). On these pages you can read more about how to find an internship company, the practicalities of internships, the internship contract and much more.
Workplace Internship
Each programme decides which types of internship are possible, i.e. professionally relevant. Only workplace internship and international internship (workplace internship) are approved types of internship by all KEA's programmes.
On your programme page under internship, you can see with types of internship your programme acknowledges.
Workplace internship in Denmark
In a workplace internship, you will be physically placed in the internship company.
You can take part in the daily tasks and/or work with agreed projects. As long as you are physically placed in the company, the type of internship is workplace internship, even if you are working on a project.
The advantages of being physically placed in the company are that:
- professional sparring is made easier
- you’re an integrated part of the company
- you get insight in your colleagues’ work
- it’s easier to get a network that you can use afterwards as a job-seeker
International internship
International internships are workplace internships abroad.
It is important that you start looking for your internship company at an early stage, as you will also need to arrange travel, accommodation, insurance, etc., yourself.
For an internship in an EU country, you can apply for an Erasmus scholarship. You will receive information about the application procedure from KEA Global approximately 2 weeks after the internship contract has been approved by both the company and you.
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Internship in Europe
You are free to do an internship within the EU if you are an EU citizen. It does not require a visa.
When you arrive at your destination, you may need to inform the local authorities that you are staying in that city upcoming period to be in practice.
Erasmus grants
The Erasmus+ program supports internships in the program countries.
Generally, the Erasmus+ grant will amount to 620-670 Euro per full month.
It is possible to apply for an Erasmus grant for an internship, even if you have previously received an Erasmus grant in connection with an exchange stay. However, the total period you receive an Erasmus scholarship may not exceed 12 months each educational level.
Here's how you do it:
- You complete KEA's normal internship contract
- When your internship supervisor has approved the contract, it will be sent by e-mail to the company and you
- When both the company and you have approved the contract, KEA Global will be notified of this
- Approx. within 2 weeks of final approval, KEA Global will contact you with information on how to apply
The Erasmus scholarship
If you have any questions regarding the Erasmus programme, you can contact the international coordinator.
Insurance
When a foreign company takes you on an internship, the relevant country's rules regarding insurance for interns are followed. In some countries, companies are obliged to insure interns, while in other countries it is up to the intern himself.
When you enter into an internship agreement with a foreign company, you must always ask the company whether you are covered by the company's:
- Workers' compensation insurance
- Liability insurance
If you are covered by the company's insurance:
Before you do an internship in another EU country, you must remember that get a blue health insurance card. Your yellow card is not valid. The card is free and can be ordered at www.borger.dk
In addition, it is a good idea to take out travel insurance, so you are better covered in terms of illness and possibly home transport.
If you are NOT covered by the company's insurances:
Before you do an internship in another EU country, you must remember that get a blue health insurance card. Your yellow card is not valid. The card is free and can be ordered at www.borger.dk
In addition, it is very important that you draw:
- Full-time accident insurance that covers you if you come to injury while you are in the internship company. Do you have accident insurance in advance, it most likely applies only in your spare time.
- Liability insurance that covers if you come to damage things or people while you are in practice. Do you have already have private liability insurance, it applies at most probably only in your spare time.
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Internship outside Europe
Unfortunately, there are no scholarships you can apply for through KEA, but you can apply for support yourself from private foundations and scholarships
Requirements for an internship visa or similar
If you are going to do an internship outside Europe, you need a permit from the country where you are going to do the internship. You must not take off on a tourist visa.
What the document required is called varies from country to country. The processing time and price may also vary.
When KEA approves your internship contract with a company outside Europe, it is on the condition that you subsequently applies for and obtains the required permission to undertake an internship.
It is important to have an internship agreement ready in good time. In the US, for example, it can take 2-3 months to apply and get an internship visa.
Insurance
When a foreign company takes you on an internship, the relevant country's rules regarding insurance are followed interns.
In some countries, companies are obliged to insure interns, while in other countries it is up to the intern self.
When you enter into an internship agreement with a foreign company, you must always ask the company if you are covered by the company's:
- Workers' compensation insurance
- Liability insurance
If you are covered by the company's insurances:
You are not covered by Danish health insurance outside the EU, so you must take out travel insurance, so you are covered in the event of illness and any home transport.
If you are NOT covered by the company's insurance:
You are not covered by Danish health insurance outside the EU, so you must take out travel insurance, so you are covered in the event of illness and any home transport.
In addition, it is very important that you draw:
- Full-time accident insurance that covers you if you are injured while you are in the internship company.
If you already have accident insurance, it most likely only applies during your free time. - Liability insurance that covers if you damage things or people while you are doing your internship.
If you already have private liability insurance, it most likely only applies in your spare time.
If you cannot visit the company before the beginning of your internship, it’s a really good idea to have an online meeting with your coming contact about the internship and the work tasks.
The advantages of doing your internship abroad are that:
- you experience being part of a different work culture
- you train to cooperate with people from other cultures
- your CV will get an international dimension
Get a good grip of your internship
If you want to do workplace internship in either Denmark or abroad, you can find information, advice and guidance on the following pages to help you get started with your internship process.
Finding a company
The good internship place is one that suits you. We’ve gathered a lot of good advice to help find just the right place for you.
Contact the company
Get advice for pitching, the initial contact and the internship interview.
Contact the company
Get a good grip of all the formalities and the internship contract. We've gathered all the practicalities you need to know about.
During the internship
Read more about your role as an intern, the internship exam and other relevant topics during your internship.
Where to get help
If you have questions about the internship search, the academic content or anything else about your internship, you can get help from your internship supervisor and KEA's internship coordinators.
Contact your internship supervisor
Your internship supervisor can help you with specific questions such as:
- Which tasks are relevant to you? Or with questions related to e.g., the following:
- The guidelines on internships in your programme curriculum
- The internship exam
- Problems during the internship
Contact KEA's internship coordinators
KEA's internship coordinators can help you with questions about e.g.:
- The internship contract
- Insurance during internship
- Finances
- Rules and formal requirements
- Internship abroad
- Entrepreneurial internship
- Problems during the internship
You can call the internship hotline at: 46 46 00 61 or contact them by email. See address below.
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