The Italian Language Department at the Language Centre of Europa-Universität Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, offers a 4-month internship for university students, with the possibility of an Erasmus+ Traineeship, and applications close on 01 April 2027. The university is about one hour from Berlin. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed this offer and set out the tasks, requirements and application method below.
Internship Overview
🏛️ Host: Italian Language Department, Language Centre, Europa-Universität Viadrina
📍 Location: Frankfurt (Oder), Germany
🏷️ Type: traineeship during studies
⏱️ Duration: 4 months
🕒 Schedule: full time, 25 hours per week, with agreed hours
🗓️ Periods: winter semester (mid-October to end of February) or summer semester (mid-April to end of July)
💶 Funding: not paid or financed by Viadrina, with the possibility of an Erasmus+ Traineeship
🌐 Open to: EU/EEA residents only
About the Italian Language Department
The Italian Department at the Language Centre of the European University Viadrina offers courses for all students at the university, ranging from level A1 to level C1, as well as the opportunity to obtain UNIcert certificates, including UNIcert Basis and II. The sector is Education and Training, and the offer falls under education science, literature and linguistics, teacher training with subject specialisation, and language acquisition.
The listing was posted by Enrico Lagazio, Head of the Italian Department at the Viadrina Language Centre.
What You Will Do
🏫 support the teachers during lessons and exams
🤝 tutor students
🎬 create and digitise teaching materials, including video, audio and exercises with Moodle and H5P
🎭 organise cultural activities
Who the Department Is Looking For
🎒 university students at Bachelor (EQF 6) or Master (EQF 7) level
🇬🇧 good knowledge of English
✏️ interest in teaching and in digital tools
🌱 willingness to learn and flexibility
🇩🇪 German is useful and recommended, but not mandatory
🧠 expected skill: identifying opportunities
💻 tools: Office
The working languages listed for the position are Italian, German and English.
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Timing and Commitment
The internship takes place during the winter semester, from mid-October to the end of February, or the summer semester, from mid-April to the end of July, preferably for the entire duration. It is important to be present during the final exams and the UNIcert exams.
The listing gives 01 October 2029 as the expected starting date.
Extra Learning During the Internship
Interns are encouraged to attend German and/or Polish language courses and/or a seminar offered by one of the faculties.
Funding: Erasmus+ Traineeship Possibility
The internship is not paid or financed by Viadrina. It can be carried out as an Erasmus+ Traineeship, and our guide on how funded traineeships abroad work explains how such a grant operates. The offer also lists other recognised mobility or funding programmes, as well as national or regional employment or work-immersion programmes, as possible frameworks.
Recognition and Certificates
🗒️ possibility of a Learning Agreement
🏅 final certificate
🎓 recognition of university credits depends on your home university, and our article on ECTS and how learning is recognised explains the system
Who Can Apply: EU/EEA Residents Only
The department can only host candidates who do not require an additional work visa, such as EU citizens or those with existing residency. Check your status before applying.
How to Apply
Applications are sent by email and must include:
📝 a short motivational email
📄 your CV, which you can prepare with our guide on making a Europass CV
📅 your period of availability
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Viadrina Italian Language Department internship paid?
No, the internship is not paid or financed by Viadrina. It offers the possibility of an Erasmus+ Traineeship, and other recognised mobility or funding programmes are also listed.
How long is the internship and how many hours per week?
The internship lasts 4 months, at 25 hours per week with agreed hours. It takes place during the winter or summer semester, preferably for the entire duration.
Do I need to speak German?
German is useful and recommended but not mandatory. The requirement is a good knowledge of English, and the listed working languages are Italian, German and English.
What tasks will I carry out?
You will support teachers during lessons and exams, tutor students, create and digitise teaching materials using tools such as Moodle and H5P, and organise cultural activities.
Who is eligible to apply?
University students at Bachelor or Master level can apply. The department can only host candidates who do not need an additional work visa, such as EU citizens or those with existing residency.
Will I receive university credits?
A Learning Agreement and a final certificate are possible. The recognition of credits depends on your home university.
Where is the university located?
Europa-Universität Viadrina is in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, about one hour from Berlin.
What do I need to send?
You need to send a short motivational email, your CV and your period of availability to the address in the Application Email section of this page.
Deadline
⏳ 01 April 2027
Application Email
🔗 More information on the internship: https://www.sz.europa-uni.de/de/lektorate/lektorat-italienisch/italienisch-praktikum/index.html
🖇️ Italian Language Department: https://www.sz.europa-uni.de/de/lektorate/lektorat-italienisch/index.html
