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
90% of KEA's students are in workplace internship
International internship
International internships are workplace internships abroad.
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. Read more about Erasmus on global.kea.dk.
Special conditions regarding internship within the EU (PDF)
Special conditions regarding internship outside the EU (PDF)
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
7% of KEA’s students complete their internship abroad
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
You must actively apply for an internship by contacting potential internship companies. Get advice for pitching, the initial contact and the internship interview.
Internship contract and formalities
Do you have a good grip of all the formalities and not least the internship contract? If not, have a look here: we've gathered all the practicalities you need to know about.
During the internship
When you’re in internship, you are part of the company. Read more about your role as an intern, the internship exam and other relevant topics during your internship.
Guidance
If you have questions about your internship, see here who can help you.
Practicalities concerning the internship
If you have questions about:
- Guidelines for the internship
- Problems during the internship
- you can talk to the internship coordinator associated with your programme. You’ll find contact details on KEA's two internship coordinators below.
Gitte Jul
Internship Coordinator - Digital and Tech
T: +45 29 22 37 69
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Asger Halberg Hansen
Internship Coordinator - Build and Design
T: +45 24 98 36 88
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Internship content
If you have questions about:
- The internship exam
- Work content
- Problems during the internship
- you need to talk to your internship supervisor (one of your teachers).
You can read more about internship guidance under Internship contract and formalities (Danish link)