Internships for Lüneburg, Germany

Internships in Lüneburg are offered during the semester and yearlong terms. Internships are optional and are included in your program fees. They range from 1-3 credits and are counted as part of your credit load. Interns earn credit, but no financial compensation. In addition to professional and academic experience, internships are a great way to immerse yourself in the culture, meet locals, and practice your language skills. You will be working in a non-English speaking environment and must be able to communicate at an advanced level (Track III or above). Limited placements in an English-based environment may also be available.

Internship placements in Lüneburg include:

Engineering

• Engineering Department, Leuphana University - Students will work on the fundamental processes of control systems as well as use Matlab/Simulink to simulate different technical processes.
• Industrial Adhesive Manufacturing Company - Students will assist engineers with specific measurements and become familiar with the entire value chain from raw material to adhesive.

Business

• Industrie und Handelskammer - Local chamber of commerce where students will be immersed in German business standards, customs, and norms and gain insight into different German businesses and legal structures - 1 position available.

Education/English Language Instruction

• High Schools - English language teaching - 3 positions available.

*Placement with a particular internship provider is not guaranteed.

Eligibility:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Junior standing (at time of internship)
• Foreign language proficiency (some placements)

Beginning in Summer 2021, a non-refundable internship placement fee will be required of all students participating in an in-person USAC internship. This fee helps offset the costs of securing quality internship placements and helps provide a range of professional development activities, including an online internship seminar, career workshops, and panel discussions. The fee amount has not been finalized but will be announced in the near future.

Placement is not guaranteed by USAC; rather it will be determined by your application, supporting materials, and an interview with the internship sponsor on site.