Creative Internships in Berlin
Immerse yourself in the heart of innovation and creativity as you gain invaluable work experience in a city renowned for its vibrant arts scene and growing start-up culture.
Key information
Internship provider: The ArtBound Initiative
Location: Berlin, Germany
Dates: 25 November 2025 – 20 February 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Academic credit: International Internship (Extended) Unit 25CP or other course-related experiential units
Cost: US$3,250 (approx. A$5,200) + visa, airfare, accommodation and living costs
Funding:
- A$2,000 Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants available
- A$4,122 or A$8,245 OS-HELP Loans are available for eligible students
Application deadline: 1 July 2025
Overview
Explore the dynamic intersection of creativity, cultural exploration, and vibrant nightlife in a city brimming with opportunities. Immerse yourself in the thriving technology start-up scene while gaining invaluable global work experience for your resume and earning academic credit.
Study areas
Undergraduate and Postgraduate:
- Arts (Literature and Creative Writing, Screen Studies and Popular Culture, and Ethics and Technology)
- Business (Business Administration, Management, Project Management, Public Relations, Event Management, and Marketing)
- Design (Communication Design, Motion Design, Visual Arts, Visual Merchandising, Photomedia and Digital Media Design and UX Interaction Design)
- Film and Television (Film and Screen Production, and Screen and Media)
- IT (Digital Media Technologies only)
- Media and Communications (Advertising, Cinema and Screen Studies, Creative Writing and Literature, Digital Advertising Technology, Journalism, Media Industries, Professional Writing and Editing, Public Relations and Social Media)
Important note: These study areas are just a guide, and availability of relevant internships depends on many individual factors. Sourcing internships for some study areas and majors may be more challenging than others. If your study area is not listed here, but you are interested in this destination, please let us know and we can confirm with the internship provider.
Note for postgraduate students: Unfortunately, internships are not available for postgraduate students unless they have a course-specific project unit on the study plan that can be used for internship experience, given the niche and specific nature of courses and study areas. Postgraduate students should inquire with Swinburne Abroad's Overseas Internships Advisor before applying for a program to confirm availability.
Eligibility
Specific eligibility requirements depend on the academic unit being utilised, but all students must meet the minimum program eligibility criteria below:
Undergraduate:
- Completed at least 100CP (8 units) or 150CP (if you want to use the International Internship unit)
- Have an average weighted mark of at least 60% (or satisfy additional eligibility criteria if mark is between 50–60%)
- Have available space in your course for the applicable academic unit (domestic students may be able to overload their degree)
Postgraduate:
- Completing an undergraduate course in the study areas listed above
- Completed at least 100 CP (8 units) if you intend to use a course-specific unit or 150 CP (12 units) if you intend to use the International Internship unit, at the time of application
- Have an average weighted mark of at least 60% (or satisfy additional eligibility criteria if mark is between 50-60%)
- Have available space in your course for the applicable academic unit (domestic students may be able to overload their degree)
Reichstag, Berlin
Program cost
US$3,250 (Approximately A$5,200)
Inclusions
- Personalised Coaching Curriculum
- Guaranteed Internship Placement
- Travel and Visa Support
- Networking events and webinars
- Continued support throughout the program
- Emergency support
- Swinburne travel insurance
Exclusions
- Accommodation (optional housing arrangements are available through ArtBound)
- Tuition fees associated with the selected unit for internship
- Airfares
- Visa expenses (where applicable)
- Daily living expenses
Funding
Funding your overseas journey may be easier than you think!
Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants
This program has a limited amount of A$2,000 Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants available.
This grant can help offset travel and living expenses for your overseas internship and they are available to both Domestic and International UG or PG students. The grants are allocated on a rolling basis upon acceptance of a place on the program.
OS-HELP Loans
Eligible Australian students can apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of either A$4,122 or A$8,245 (for study outside of Asia) to help cover costs associated with your overseas program.
For more information about the OS-HELP Loan, other forms of funding and eligibility see our Fee Help and Scholarships page.
Application
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, with places (and scholarships) allocated to the first students to complete a full application and meet eligibility criteria.
Note: You can only submit an application for one overseas internship program per application cycle.
Final deadline for applications: 1 July 2025
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