Compulsory Internships in Germany: A Guide for Students

Dear Nicole,

Thank you for reaching out to us with your inquiries about internships in Germany. We appreciate the opportunity to address your questions below. Please note that we will only be answering questions pertaining to cases of 'compulsory internships', which are internships that are mandatory as per study and examination regulations within a specific course of study. Without the completion of such an internship, which must be recognized by the examination board, an important prerequisite for a successful degree is missing. The legal basis for compulsory internships lies within the relevant study and examination regulations of the respective degree program, in conjunction with the internship contract. Answers may differ for voluntary internships.

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