{"id":3438,"date":"2018-07-18T15:25:48","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T15:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pic-management.com\/?page_id=3438"},"modified":"2026-04-21T07:14:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T05:14:55","slug":"germany","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/students\/germany\/","title":{"rendered":"Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_image_0 et_pb_fullwidth_image et_pb_module\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pic-management.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/germany-1.jpg\" title=\"Country profile Germany\" alt=\"Information before a student internship in Germany\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Internship in Germany<\/h1>\n<p>Germany is divided into 16 federal states (L\u00e4nder), which have the character of countries with limited sovereignty. Germany shares its borders with: Denmark on the North, Poland and Czech Republic on the East, Austria and Switzerland on the South, in the Southwest with France and Luxembourg and on the Northwest with Belgium and the Netherlands. <strong>Internships in Germany<\/strong> are very attractive to students who speak German and who look for a future job in the country. <strong>German internships<\/strong> are of certified quality as provide students with a solid hands-on knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue08a<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Population<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>\n82,665,600 inhabitants in year 2017 (ranked 16th)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue01f<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Area<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>\n357,168 km2 (ranked 62nd)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue01d<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Capital<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>\nBerlin<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Currency<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As Germany is part of the EU (EUR, \u20ac) the country adopted the Euro as the official currency. The VAT (Value added Tax) in Germany is 19% on goods and services. In restaurants and bars, it is common to leave 10% Tip. The value of the Euro as well as the VAT can be subject to fluctuations. Therefore, if you are a non-European citizen, it is always recommended to keep an eye on the exchange rates in case you plan to change currencies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><section class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_0 et_pb_fullwidth_header et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_container center\"><div class=\"header-content-container center\"><div class=\"header-content et_flex_module\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Available internships in Germany<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_header_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_more_button et_pb_button_one\" href=\"http:\/\/pic-management.com\/en\/students\/internship-offers\/?show_results=1&#038;query=&#038;location=germany\">Internships in Germany - Vacancies<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_scroll\"><\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Weather<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In Germany, there is a temperate climate with cold, cloudy and wet winters and summers. In the South of the country there is a warm and dry wind, which causes sudden rises of warm temperatures in the area of its affect, in the mountains. Most of Germany is in a warm temperate zone. In the north there is an oceanic climate with year-round rainfall. Winters are relatively mild and summers are quite warm. East of the country can have cold winters and hot summers, this is the impact of the continental climate. In the center and South of Germany both continental and oceanic climate are mixed together which creates mild winters and cool summers, nonetheless the temperatures can cross +30\u00b0C. The warmest spot in Germany is in the South-west in Deutsche Weinstra\u00dfe\u00a0and Oberrheinische Tiefebene. Summers there can be very worm for a long period. Sometimes the minimum temperature does not go below +20\u00b0 C, which is a rare phenomenon in the rest of the country.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_tabs_0 et_pb_tabs et_pb_module\"><ul class=\"et_pb_tabs_controls clearfix\"><li class=\"et_pb_tab_nav_item_0 et_pb_tab_nav_item et_pb_tab_0 et_pb_tab_active\"><a class=\"et_pb_tab_nav_item_link\" href=\"#\">Berlin<\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_tab_nav_item_1 et_pb_tab_nav_item et_pb_tab_1\"><a class=\"et_pb_tab_nav_item_link\" href=\"#\">Hamburg<\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_tab_nav_item_2 et_pb_tab_nav_item et_pb_tab_2\"><a class=\"et_pb_tab_nav_item_link\" href=\"#\">Munich<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"et_pb_all_tabs\"><div class=\"et_pb_tab_0 et_pb_tab clearfix et_pb_active_content et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><p>The best months for visiting Berlin are from May to September. The weather is nice and pleasing - the temperature oscillating around 20\u00b0C. In April and October the climate is correct, sometimes the weather can be above 20\u00b0C, the level of rainfall is about 50mm\/month. Unpleasant weather is starting in November, the temperatures drop and you can expect a little bit above 9\u00b0C with 63mm of rainfall per month.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_tab_1 et_pb_tab clearfix et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><p>The best time for travelling to Hamburg is between April and October, the temperature is above 14\u00b0C. The best months for swimming are between July and September. The biggest amount of the rainfall is between May and August and also in December. July and August are the warmest months. In November the weather gets worst, with a maximum temperature of 9\u00b0C and the rainfall level in this month is around 70mm. December, January, February and March are cold. The coldest month during the winter is February. When comparing with the Centre and East of the country, Hamburg\u2019s winters are not so cold, which is due to not a big distance to the coast. Nevertheless, some people can find it cold, when the average temperature during this months is between 2-9\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_tab_2 et_pb_tab clearfix et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><p>In Munich on the average the months with the best weather are June, July and August. The temperature is above 20\u00b0C. Between April and June the weather is warm, with rainfall of about 100mm per month. The weather in September and October is similar to the early spring months with the temperature oscillating around 15\u00b0C and level of the rainfalls about 94mm during those months. In November the early winter arrives, the maximum temperature in this month is 10\u00b0C. Between December and March the weather is the worst possible. December brings about 146mm of rainfalls and very often thermometers show temperatures below 0\u00b0C. The coldest month is February.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">The best time to visit Germany<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The really touristic and busy period in Germany starts in Spring. Despite the cities such as i.e. Berlin, Dortmund, Hannover, Hamburg, M\u00fcnchen which already have a lot to offer for the tourists, the natural monuments of this country also can surprise you with its picturesque views. While being in Germany you shouldn\u2019t miss places such as Obersee, Rakotzbr\u00fccke, Schrecksee, Jasmund National Park, Helgoland Island, and many, many others. Although the winters in Germany can be frosty, this time is also good to visit this country considering the climatic atmosphere with Christmas markets, especially the ones in N\u00fcrnberg and M\u00fcnich. After the winter holidays you can head to the mountains to enjoy the time in the ski resorts to enjoy winter time full of atractions. The most popular ski resorts are: Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bawarian Alps, Allg\u00e4u, Sauerland Winterberg Skiliftkarussell.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are all of our<\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\"><a style=\"color: #33cccc;\" href=\"http:\/\/pic-management.com\/en\/students\/internship-offers\/?show_results=1&amp;query=&amp;location=germany\">internships in Germany<\/a><\/span> available right now !<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u>Tourist Seasons in Germany<\/u>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Low Season: October, November, December, January, February<\/li>\n<li>High Season in Germany: March, April, May, September<\/li>\n<li>Very high Season in Germany: June, July, August<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Time difference<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Time zones are always measured in a difference to UTC, i.e. the \"Universal Time Coordinated\". In Germany there is only one single time zone with UTC + 1 and UTC +2 in the summer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Phone and Internet<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Since 2017, there are no more roaming charges in Europe. With the introduction of the \"Roam-Like-At-Home-Principle\" you can surf at home prices throughout the EU. Hereby, the new roaming rules apply to both contract and prepaid rates. Restrictions apply to users who use mobile data, surf or text more than 90 days in other EU countries, and not just on occasional trips. If you are planning to move to Germany for a longer period of time it is reasonable. In this case you can easily purchase a German SIM card from one of the main providers (Vodafone, O2, T-mobile).<\/p>\n<p><strong>For international calls: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>-\u00a0<strong>From the UK to Germany:<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>00 + 49 + city code + number of the correspondent.<br \/>-\u00a0<strong>From Germany to the UK:<\/strong>\u00a000 + 44 + number of the correspondent.<\/p>\n<p>The emergency dial is 112 (no area code needed). This number can always be reached, even with a mobile without a German SIM card. The number for emergencies can be reached from pay phones, without a phone card nor money. Even in the case of your phone being locked or showing \u201cno network available\u201d the number can be reached anytime.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">The Hotspots in Germany which you cannot miss<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Discover all the must-see Travel destinations in Germany<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Entry Requirements for an internship in Germany<\/h2>\n<p>The country is a Member State of the Schengen Area. Therefore, all citizens of the EU, the Nordic Passport Union, Switzerland and Liechtenstein can enter and stay in Germany without any Visa. It is however, mandatory to travel with either a valid national identification card or passport. The document should be valid for the whole duration of the stay in Germany. For non-EU and non-EEA citizens, a Visa is required when entering or passing through Germany (transit). Non-European have the possibility to enter Germany for a duration of 90 days if they have a Schengen Visa (valid for 6 months). After the 90 days, the non-EU citizen would have to wait for 6 months to be able to enter Germany again.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Good to Know<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Internships in Berlin<\/strong> are extremely common. If you go to this city, you will find a very international atmosphere. <strong>Berlin internships<\/strong> are either in German and \/ or English, surely it is better to speak some German in order to have more opportunities in this country.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Useful Address<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your home country informs travelers about possible dangerous areas. Moreover, it offers advice in terms of security and the formalities of entry and stay.<\/p>\n<p>Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.auswaertiges-amt.de\/en\/einreiseundaufenthalt\/02-lernen-und-arbeiten\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.auswaertiges-amt.de\/en\/einreiseundaufenthalt\/02-lernen-und-arbeiten<\/a> From the German Foreign Minsitry informing about living in Germany and the visa requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Local Information<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned about exhibitions, concerts and events, local restaurants and transportation and start feeling like a local in no time through these helpful and free apps: DB Navigator, Deutsche Bahn, Listen German, Monument Tracker, Komoot. The festivals, concerts, must see and unique events not to be missed in Germany.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Homesick ?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Join Facebook groups of travelers and expats in Germany.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/expatsingermanygroup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/expatsingermanygroup\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/expatsingermany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/expatsingermany\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Erasmus.International.Students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Erasmus.International.Students\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1957,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3438","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3438","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3438"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3438\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11798,"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3438\/revisions\/11798"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1957"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3438"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}