I F - Career Service

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply?

Applications are open to all students at TU Berlin, who are enrolled in a full course of study, i.e. are pursuing a degree (bachelor's, master's, doctorate)

Can I receive funding after graduation?

The programme is aimed exclusively at students; post-graduates are not eligible for funding.

How do I obtain an internship?

Experience shows that our scholarship holders often find placements by doing their own internet research, through private contacts or through contacts known to the respective tutor.

Foreign chambers of commerce, foreign cultural institutions and German firms or organizations with international connections can give you additional addresses.

What should I be aware of when choosing an internship?

In principle any public or private institution can act as a host organization.

Please note that the internship salary is often an indication of the quality of the placement: "unpaid" is usually synonymous with "unsupervised". Exceptions prove the rule, as in the fashion and design industry for example. Make every effort to obtain financial support from the company or equivalent payments in kind (e.g. lunch vouchers, public transport pass, housing).

Part-time internships are not eligible for funding.

Internships should take place in a new cultural and linguistic environment. Internships in the home country are not eligible for funding.

In which countries can internships be funded?

Funding is available for internships overseas, i.e. outside Europe.
Internships in the home country are excluded.

Are there specific deadlines for application?

Due to the limited availability of funds, we have defined 4 application deadlines per year.
The application documents must be submitted in full by the respective deadline, otherwise the application will not be considered.

How much is the scholarship?

The monthly scholarship instalment is between €350 and €550, depending on the destination country.
This is only a partial scholarship and does not cover the cost of living on site. Travelling expenses are not covered.

How great are my chances of a PROMOS scholarship?

Scholarships are awarded according to the funds available. These are consistently lower than the demand.

Internships in the home country (return to home country) cannot be funded.

Is it possible to get a PROMOS scholarship for more than one stay abroad?

Each student has a personal PROMOS contingent of 6 months at their free disposal each study cycle. (Bachelor/ Master/ Ph.D.)

This contingent can either be used for study semesters or internships abroad.

In principle, it is possible to receive funding for several stays abroad.

Please note that there is no legal entitlement to this scholarship.

Can I apply for funding when my internship has already started?

If the minimum duration of one month is still fulfilled, partial funding is possible for the remainder of the internship.

Retroactive funding is generally not possible.

What are the language requirements?

Our basic recommendation is: You should have a good command of the working language, i.e. at least at CEFR level B2.

Proof of your language skills must be provided with your application and is one of the selection criteria.

Will my travel expenses be refunded?

Travel expenses are not reimbursed separately.

Couldn't find the answer to your question?

Our FAQ is continuously updated and revised. If you still cannot find the answer to your question, please send it to us by e-mail at promos.praktika(at)career.tu-berlin.de.