The Mobility Unit of the University of Padua is offering a 6-month internship in Padova, Italy, working in the back office of international student mobility. The traineeship is open to Bachelor and Master students from non-Italian universities, runs 30 hours per week and has an expected start date of 01 April 2027. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full offer: applications close on 31 March 2027 (Brussels time).
What Is the Mobility Unit at the University of Padua?
The offer comes from the Mobility Unit (Projects and Mobility Office) of the Università degli Studi di Padova, in the Education & Training sector. The Unit is in charge of all kinds of international student mobility programmes for studies, incoming and outgoing, long and short, physical and virtual, and accompanies students throughout the entire journey.
What Does the Internship Involve?
The unit invites interns to see what the Erasmus backstage looks like and to help support and promote internationalization at the University of Padua. The placement is a traineeship during studies, offered as an unpaid traineeship from the host's side.
Your Key Responsibilities
As an intern in the Mobility Unit, you will:
🗂️ Get involved in the back office management of student mobility throughout all its phases: application, selection, nomination, learning agreements, transcript of records and more.
✉️ Provide direct support to students through mail and front office services.
🛠️ Work on the improvement of the Unit's support processes and communication strategy.
🎉 Help organize events and promote a mobility culture.
💡 Support the implementation of innovative mobility programmes.
Working Teams
According to the Unit's needs, you may be assigned to a specific working team.
What You Will Learn
🏢 Learn to work in a vibrant and dynamic office environment.
🌐 Develop your intercultural and digital competences.
Fields Covered by This Internship
The offer is listed under five fields:
🗣️ Language acquisition
🧳 Travel, tourism and leisure
🏛️ Political sciences and civics
👥 Sociology and cultural studies
💼 Management and administration
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Language Requirements
The Unit requires a good command of English (C1) and a basic knowledge of Italian (at least B1). Good teamwork and IT skills are considered an important asset.
Which Study Levels Can Apply?
The offer is a traineeship during studies, open to students at the following levels:
📘 Bachelor (EQF 6)
📗 Master (EQF 7)
Only Students From Non-Italian Universities
Due to some regional regulations, the Mobility Unit can only accept students coming from non-Italian universities.
Visa and Work Authorization
On visa and work authorization support, the host answered that it needs more information on the candidate's status before deciding. Candidates who would need a visa should therefore contact the Unit before applying.
Skills, Tools and Working Languages
🗣️ Working languages: Italian and English
📈 Expected skills: managing, gathering and storing digital data; working in teams
🖥️ Tools: Excel and Google Workspace
Duration, Schedule and Start Date
Periods can be flexible and agreed according to needs, from November 2026 onwards. The expected starting date listed on the offer is 01 April 2027.
⏳ Length: 6 months
📅 Days per week: 5
🕘 Schedule: part time
📊 Hours per week: 30 hours
Compensation and Funding
No financial compensation is foreseen. Students who receive an Erasmus grant for traineeships or another scholarship are accepted. Our guide on how funded traineeships really work explains the difference between an employer wage and an Erasmus+ grant.
How to Apply
To get further information and to apply, contact the Mobility Unit and send your CV by email. The application email is listed in the Links section below.
Who Posted the Offer?
The offer was posted by Veronica Costa, Head of Mobility Unit. Her LinkedIn profile is included in the Links section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the University of Padua Mobility Unit internship paid?
No. The offer lists no financial compensation. Students who receive an Erasmus grant for traineeships or another scholarship are accepted.
Where does the internship take place?
The internship takes place in the Mobility Unit of the University of Padua in Padova, Italy.
When does the internship start and how long does it last?
Periods are flexible and agreed according to needs, from November 2026 onwards, and the expected starting date is 01 April 2027. The internship lasts 6 months, 5 days per week and 30 hours per week.
Can students from Italian universities apply?
No. Due to some regional regulations, the Unit can only accept students coming from non-Italian universities.
What study level do I need?
The traineeship is offered during studies and is open to Bachelor (EQF 6) and Master (EQF 7) students.
Which languages are required?
A good command of English (C1) and a basic knowledge of Italian (at least B1) are required. The working languages are Italian and English.
How do I apply?
Contact the Mobility Unit and send your CV by email. The email address is listed in the Links section of this post.
Deadline
⏳ 31 March 2027
Links
📧 Application email: projects.mobility@unipd.it
🌐 University of Padua Erasmus and international programmes: https://www.unipd.it/en/erasmus-programmi-estero
👤 Veronica Costa (Head of Mobility Unit) on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-costa-80b848a7/
