
Internship at European Institute CIFE
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Job description
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Description provided by Centre international de formation européenne
The Centre international de formation européenne (CIFE) is looking for a full-time intern (Pflichtpraktikum) for its Berlin office to support the organisation of the EU*Connect digital study programme and the Full-Time Master Programmes in Berlin.
CIFE is a private institution of higher education and research founded in 1954, unique in its interdisciplinary perspective and its itinerant programmes which promote the principle of "Learning and Living Europe". It is one of the 7 University Institutions of Excellence selected by the European Union as part of the Jean Monnet activities of the Erasmus+ programme.
Its geographical coverage and the diversity of its study programmes testify to the values and principles to which CIFE adheres: a confident and forward-looking vision of Europe, an innovative conception of teaching and openness to the challenges linked to a changing world. CIFE has a strong international orientation, with its headquarters in Nice and offices in Berlin, Brussels and Istanbul (www.cife.eu).
Internship
- Type: Mandatory internship as a part of a university degree programme (Pflichtpraktikum)
- Contract: three-party agreement between the university, the CIFE and the student (convention tripartite)
- Duration: 4-6 months (or according to the requirements of the university study regulations)
- Starting date: Ideally 1st October 2026
- Location: Berlin, Germany
The intern will be expected to come to CIFE offices and Studentendorf Schlachtensee.
Your tasks
As part of the Berlin team, you will contribute to two complementary areas of activity: the EU*Connect online study programme and CIFE's on-site Master's programmes in Berlin. Your tasks include:
- Supporting international students throughout their studies and stay in Berlin.
- Assisting with the organisation and logistics of academic programmes and online lectures.
- Supporting the preparation of study visits and accompanying students during programme activities.
- Providing technical support and updating the digital learning platform.
- Contributing to the visibility and communication.
Your profile
- You are currently enrolled at a university (preferably related to European studies, political science, international relations, educational science).
- Your study programme requires the completion of a mandatory internship (Pflichtpraktikum / stage obligatoire).
- You are organised and enjoy working in an international and intercultural environment.
- You are willing to work occasionally in the evenings during academic events.
- You have a good command of digital office and collaboration tools (Microsoft, Sharepoint, Zoom, etc)
- You have a good command of English (level B2) and basic knowledge of German (level B1). Additional language skills, particularly French, are an asset.
- You identify with the values promoted by CIFE and are motivated to contribute to its mission.
We offer
- An internship in a dynamic European higher education institution.
- Practical experience in the coordination of international academic programmes.
- An international, multilingual and intercultural working environment.
- Close collaboration with experienced programme managers and academics from across Europe.
- A monthly internship allowance of 630 € minimum (in accordance with current French regulations).
- The possibility of remote working days in consultation with the team.
- CIFE is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Application
Please send your CV and cover letter (combined into a single PDF document) by e-mail to:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 10 August 2026.
Working student essentials
What this Operations internship in Berlin means for you: the pay rules, the social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Mandatory internships are largely exempt from social contributions. Voluntary internships are treated like regular employment once they run long enough, so contributions usually apply.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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