Application rounds are organized twice per academic year. During the application round, you can apply for a grant for internships starting either in the same semester or the following one. It is recommended to apply for an Erasmus+ funded internship during the application round preceding the semester your internship begins.

Follow the Study Internationally channel on Teams for the exact dates and updates.

Spring application round

• Application period: February

• Internship takes place during the upcoming fall semester or the current spring semester (starting no earlier than April)

Autumn application round

• Application period: September

• Internship takes place during the upcoming spring semester or the current fall semester (starting no earlier than November)

A supplementary application round may be organized if needed.

Info sessions

The next exchange info session will be held online on the 19.1.2026 in English. More details and a link to the meeting will be shared in the Study Internationally channel.

Applications to Erasmus+ funded internships are submitted during application rounds (see application deadlines above). A student may have a confirmed internship placement when applying for a grant, but this is not necessary. The student can also apply for an exchange grant first and then search for a suitable internship placement. However, the internship must meet the internship criteria and be approved by the internship supervisor and the Erasmus coordinator. The student should prepare the documents required for the Erasmus+ grant at least two months before the start of the internship.

1. Plan your internship abroad

Explore potential internship placements and contact employers. See more information under the section Internship placements. The recommended duration for an internship is the minimum duration 2 months (60 days). If the internship period is longer, contact your PSP coach to create a suitable and practical plan that supports the progress of your degree.

The internship must be full-time, meaning at least 30 hours per week.

Register for the internship course in Peppi and follow the course guidelines for completing the internship. The internship supervisor is responsible for planning the content of the internship to ensure it meets the required learning objectives. The content planning follows general guidelines of internships in Humak.

2. Apply for a grant

Fill in the application form for an Erasmus+ funded internship abroad during the application period.

Applications will be processed after the deadline, and decisions will be announced by email. All approved exchanges that meet the Erasmus+ criteria will be granted an Erasmus+ grant.

Once your application for an international internship is approved, the following documents must be completed before the internship begins:

• Learning Agreement for Traineeship (LA)
• Humak’s Practical Training plan and agreement
• Grant Agreement

More information about the required documents and templates can be found in the Checklist for Exchange Students.

• he aim is to support exchanges that enhance students’ international competence and abilities, while also promoting their graduation.

• Equal opportunities for all students in line with Humak’s equality and non-discrimination plan.

• The requirements of host institutions are taken into account in student exchanges.

• Student exchanges are possible only with partner institutions that have a bilateral mobility agreement (Inter-Institutional Agreement) with Humak. Internship exchanges can be arranged with any organisation, except for EU institutions, bodies, agencies, or organisations managing EU programmes.

• A student may be selected for several mobility periods at the same degree level, but a long-term student exchange can only be completed once per degree level.

• Exchanges are not possible to countries where student safety may be at risk.

• For short-term exchanges, eligibility and selection criteria are defined separately for each call.

• Not all students will necessarily be selected, even if the budget allows it. Selection is based on scoring and discretion.

• All exchanges follow the principles of Erasmus+ mobility.

Applications for Erasmus+ funded internships are reviewed based on the student’s previous exchange periods, stage of studies, and motivation.

You can complete your internship in any organization anywhere in the world, except in EU institutions, bodies or agencies, or in organizations that manage EU programmes. Internship opportunities are more limited in global destinations – referring to outside the EU and EEA countries, North Macedonia, Turkey and Serbia.

Students are responsible for finding their the internship placements. You can search for suitable positions on job portals in different countries. It’s also recommended to proactively contact interesting employers directly. Your internship supervisor may also be able to provide tips on internship placements.

You can search for internship opportunities on the following platforms:

• Traineeship Exchange Reports – Experiences of Humak students who have completed internships abroad
• Study Internationally– channel – Humak’s Teams channel on international opportunities, which occasionally also publishes internship placements
• ErasmusIntern – A traineeship portal maintained by ESN (Erasmus Student Network)
• Impactpool – An international job and internship platform focused on roles in international organizations and sustainability-driven employers
• LEO-NET Solidintern – European traineeship portal
• EDUFI harjoittelupaikat – Internships funded by the Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI)