HEI mobility
Erasmus+ HEI internships and traineeships in Germany
Bachelor, Master and PhD traineeships across Germany — academically aligned, ECTS-mapped and Learning-Agreement-ready. Verified host companies in tech, engineering, business, biotech and more.
Trusted by 240+ European universities. Part of The Student Mobility Group, organising Erasmus+ mobility since 2009.
What is an HEI traineeship in Germany?
Higher Education Institution (HEI) traineeships are individual Erasmus+ placements for Bachelor, Master or recently graduated students. We match your students to relevant German host companies, validate the Learning Agreement against the curriculum, and handle accommodation, insurance and arrival logistics. Durations range from 2 to 12 months and placements are ECTS-mappable.
Program structure at a glance
HEI traineeships are individual, academically aligned and longer-form than VET mobility.
Duration
2 to 12 months — most placements run 3 to 6 months
Format
Individual student traineeships in vetted German companies
Level
Bachelor, Master, PhD, plus recent graduates (within 12 months of graduation)
Workload
35–40 hours/week, with named academic and company tutors
Recognition
ECTS-mappable, Europass Mobility and final evaluation
Funding
Erasmus+ student mobility for traineeships (SMP) — we invoice your university directly
Designed for these participants
Universities & Hochschulen
Erasmus+ accredited HEIs sending Bachelor, Master and PhD students on individual traineeships.
International offices
University international offices coordinating outbound mobility and Learning Agreements.
Consortia & networks
Erasmus+ HEI consortia placing students from multiple member institutions.
Everything we take care of
Curriculum-aligned matching
Each placement reviewed against the Learning Agreement and ECTS expectations before confirmation.
Learning Agreement support
Pre-mobility, during-mobility and after-mobility documents drafted, reviewed and tracked.
Student housing
Studentenwohnheime, shared WGs or studios within commuting distance of the host.
Erasmus+ insurance
Travel + medical + civil liability covering the full traineeship duration.
German + English support
OLS supplement plus optional in-person classes; most German hosts work in English daily.
On-site coordination
Named city coordinator, monthly check-ins, mid-mobility evaluation and 24/7 line.
How we deliver your program
Profile intake
Student CV, academic objectives and city preferences reviewed against host network availability.
Matching & interview
Pre-screened companies presented; student interviews and signs Learning Agreement.
Pre-arrival setup
Accommodation, insurance, airport pickup, registration support (Anmeldung) where needed.
Mobility & closure
Monthly check-ins, mid-mobility evaluation, Europass and final reports submitted to the university.
What participants take home
Tangible skills, validated experience and a network that opens doors well after the mobility ends.
- ECTS-mappable placements with Learning Agreement validated against the curriculum.
- Verified German hosts in tech, engineering, automotive, biotech, finance and creative industries.
- Average matching time: 4–6 weeks from CV intake to signed offer.
- On-site coordinator for every German city we operate in.
- Student satisfaction scores consistently above 4.6/5 across HEI cohorts.
- Direct integration with university Mobility Online and Beneficiary Module workflows.
Available across Germany
Frequently asked questions
Send a student on an HEI traineeship
Tell us about the student profile, target sectors and dates. We'll come back with a shortlist within two weeks.