Theory meets practice. And exciting projects and nice people.
Theory meets practice. And exciting projects and nice people.
You can complete an internship at Volkswagen in a range of different areas and gain valuable experience. We offer both voluntary internships and mandatory internships, all of course with intensive specialist support, a salary and holiday leave.
- Target group: Students in/between an active university or technical college degree
- Start: The call for applications and start of internships take place all year round
- Duration: The internship generally takes between 2 and 6 months with the possibility of an extension
You can complete an internship at Volkswagen in a range of different areas and gain valuable experience. We offer both voluntary internships and mandatory internships, all of course with intensive specialist support, a salary and holiday leave.
- Target group: Students in/between an active university or technical college degree
- Start: The call for applications and start of internships take place all year round
- Duration: The internship generally takes between 2 and 6 months with the possibility of an extension
I was able to gain a range of intercultural experiences during the internship.JaninaIntern in Volkswagen Brand Pilot Hall
An internship with all the extras
An internship with Volkswagen allows you to get to know Europe’s largest automotive company, work in exciting areas of the company and have responsibility in projects. And you will be part of a large team, which already has its sights fixed on the mobility of the future.
But we offer you even more, including:
- Attractive remuneration
- Paid holiday leave
- Excellent support by the department and the internship team
- Employee rates when purchasing a Volkswagen
- Help finding accommodation (depending on site)
- An exclusive tour of the factory
- The option to take part in interview training (depending on available places)
- A regular social event for interns to share their experiences and to network
Requirements - what you need
Voluntary internship during studies:
- You are currently enrolled in an active, ongoing course of study (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Diploma etc.)
- Your grade average is equal to or better than 2.4
- You have not already completed a voluntary internship or student staff programme at Volkswagen
- You have a work permit for a non-EU citizen
Mandatory internship during studies:
- You are currently enrolled in an active, ongoing course of study
- Your grade average is equal to or better than 2.4
- You can produce official proof from your university of a mandatory internship which is yet to be undertaken (the curriculum alone is not sufficient)
- You have a work permit for a non-EU citizen
Note:
You will find the precise qualification requirements in the respective internship job descriptions in our job portal .
Gap Year
Would you like to do an internship in between completing your Bachelor’s degree and starting your Master’s? No problem. However, because you are generally not enrolled at a university during this time, which would otherwise be a requirement for an internship with us, please enclose a letter of intent/confirmation that you intend to commence a Master’s.
The classic internship at a glance
- Wolfsburg
- Hannover (Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles)
- Berlin
- München
- Dresden
- Braunschweig
- Kassel
- Emden
- Salzgitter
Most internship places at present are offered in Wolfsburg, Hannover and Kassel. Please note that only those locations that are currently advertising internships are shown in the filter selection in the job portal.
Has your internship come to an end? There’s more to come.
If you make a really positive impression as an intern and have achieved good or excellent grades in your studies, we have two more interesting options for you.
Dissertation or student staff position
Did you enjoy your internship at Volkswagen and would like to further expand your practical experience afterwards? Then why not write your dissertation with us? Or would you like to work with us at the same time as studying by taking up a student staff position? To find out about the different options available to you, check with your mentoring department and the intern support team.
Incidentally: Here’s how you apply to us for an internship.
Is this your first time to apply to us?
Not a problem: to make sure you get it right we can tell you first how it works.
Current positions:
You will find all the latest advertised internship positions at Volkswagen in our job portal. Should you not find a suitable internship offer, simply check back at a later time or activate the push notification (Job Agent).
Deadlines and durations:
We advertise our internships all year round. This means that you can apply to us at any time. The respective job description indicates when your internship will start.
