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Internships in Germany

Germany offers students from the UK and Ireland access to one of Europe’s strongest economies, with opportunities across engineering, tech, finance, manufacturing, and research. On a placement year, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a country known for its innovation, efficiency, and global influence.

With dynamic cities like Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt at the forefront of business and culture, an internship in Germany will sharpen your skills and expand your international network.

A placement with theInterna is a smart move for your career in 2025 and beyond.

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Germany Internships Opportunities in 2025

Social Media (Pinterest & Facebook focus) Intern in a Home & Living E-Commerce Platform – 01/09/2025

Join a leading European comparison shopping platform specializing in Home & Living, helping users explore and compare furniture and home accessories across 11 countries. As a Social Media Management Intern, you’ll create and manage content to boost the company’s online presence and engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social media strategy, content creation, and performance analysis while contributing to a dynamic, growing team in Berlin. Ideal for a creative and proactive individual passionate about digital marketing and home design.

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Marketing & Social Media Communications Intern

A unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in marketing, social media, and digital strategy while supporting independent electronic music artists. This role is perfect for someone passionate about electronic music, content creation, and community engagement, looking to develop key skills in a dynamic and creative environment.

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Liquisto – Founders Associate Intern

Liquisto is revolutionizing excess inventory management for industrial manufacturers through innovative solutions that enhance revenue, reduce waste, and promote a circular economy. As an intern, you’ll dive into various roles, from business and marketing to data analysis and product development, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic startup environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Internships in Germany

Germany has a moderate cost of living. While cities like Munich and Frankfurt are more expensive, student-friendly options are available in Berlin, Hamburg, and other cities. Public transport and student housing help keep costs manageable.

Some internships in Germany are paid, especially in fields like engineering, IT, and finance. However, compensation varies by company, sector, and the length of your placement.

UK students generally require a long-stay visa for internships in Germany. Irish students, as EU citizens, don’t need a visa. theInterna helps guide you through all documentation requirements.

 

Yes. Many international companies and startups in Germany operate in English, especially in tech and business. However, learning basic German can greatly improve your experience.

Absolutely. Many cities offer affordable language courses, and being immersed in a German-speaking environment helps you learn naturally alongside your internship.

Yes, Germany is considered very safe. It has excellent infrastructure, healthcare, and public transport systems, making it a reliable choice for international interns.

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Sales Intern (UK) at a Fashion Ecommerce Startup
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
19/06/2025
The Role<br/>Join us on an entrepreneurial journey at the intersection of fashion and Artificial Intelligence. As a Sales Intern, you’ll work directly with our CEO and Head of Sales to launch and grow our UK market presence. You'll be trained on our proven sales playbook and play an integral role in running the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals.
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Sales & Business Development at Cybersecurity Startup
📈 Sales and Business Development
NA
17/06/2025
We’re looking for a versatile intern who can support both sales and marketing functions as we grow our reach in the developer tools ecosystem. This role blends outbound sales, competitor research, and content creation. Ideal for someone curious about SaaS, developer communities, and early-stage growth, this internship offers hands-on experience across key functions of a growing company.
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Business Growth & Sales Internship Opportunity in a Sustainability Startup targeting the Baby Market
Barcelona
📈 Sales and Business Development
€500 Per Month
20/06/2025
As a Business Growth & Sales Intern, you’ll play a direct role in our growth journey, gaining hands-on experience in business development, sales strategy, and marketing. You’ll collaborate closely with our founders and team to identify, nurture, and convert new business opportunities, making meaningful contributions to our strategic sales initiatives.
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(Remote) Technical Strategy Intern For Software Startup
Barcelona
👨‍💻👩‍💻 Curricular Internship
€1,400 Per Month
17/06/2025
A high-growth startup is seeking a technically skilled intern to support enterprise use cases, build lightweight tools, and contribute to cross-functional technical projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of product, engineering, and growth. The intern will help prototype integrations, support advanced users, and tackle technical challenges that support the broader business strategy.
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Founder’s Associate & Business Development Intern in a Pilates startup
Barcelona
💡 Founders Associate
€400 Per Month
16/06/2025
This is a unique internship working closely with the founder and core team. You’ll gain hands-on exposure across both business operations and growth strategy, supporting everything from studio logistics and financial admin to brand partnerships and business development. It’s an ideal role for someone who’s excited by wellness, startups, and learning the behind-the-scenes of building a purpose-driven company.
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(Remote) Founders Associate Intern at an AI startup
Barcelona
💡 Founders Associate
€1,400 Per Month
16/06/2025
A proactive Founders Associate intern to join the team and support community management, social media activities, and go-to-market (GTM) strategy development. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the founding team, gaining exposure to startup growth and tech innovation. While the company doesn’t have a formal office, the team works remotely and values strong communication and collaboration.
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Sales Intern at a Restaurant Delivery Startup
Madrid
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
09/06/2025
The Role<br/>As a Sales Intern, you’ll join our SMB team, working closely with restaurant clients, Customer Success Managers, and Account Managers. You’ll play a key role in driving our growth by connecting with potential clients and introducing them to the value of Pleez.
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Sales Development Representative (SDR) Intern
Madrid
💰 Paid
09/06/2025
This 6-month, in-office internship in Madrid offers hands-on experience in B2B SaaS sales at a fast-growing startup. As an SDR intern, you’ll help generate and qualify leads, work closely with Sales and Marketing, and gain practical skills in outreach, CRM, and pipeline building. Ideal for a proactive, commercially-minded candidate eager to launch a career in tech sales.
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Sales Intern at a Barcelona-based Co-living Startup
Barcelona
💰 Paid
06/06/2025
The Role<br/>As a Sales Intern, you’ll work directly with the team to help grow occupancy and manage inbound interest from students and young professionals looking for housing. You'll engage with potential residents, support the sales funnel, and help optimise their leasing process. Ideal for someone motivated, communicative, and eager to make an impact.
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Administration Intern at a Barcelona-based Co-living Startup
Barcelona
⚙️ Operations
💰 Paid
06/06/2025
The Role<br/>As an Administration Intern, you’ll support day-to-day business operations and play a key role in keeping internal processes organised and running smoothly. It’s a great fit for someone who’s detail-oriented, reliable, and eager to build hands-on experience in a structured startup environment.
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Community Manager Intern at a Barcelona-based Co-living Startup
Barcelona
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
06/06/2025
The Role<br/>As a Community Manager Intern, you’ll be at the heart of building and nurturing a vibrant resident experience. From onboarding new tenants to organising events and managing day-to-day communications, your work will shape the community’s culture and satisfaction. This role is ideal for someone who loves people, thrives in social environments, and is excited to grow in a fast-moving startup.
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International Expansion Intern at a Women’s Health & Wellness Startup
Barcelona
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
05/06/2025
A fast-growing startup on a mission to redefine women’s health, with a focus on menopause. Using a combination of science, technology, and tailored support, the team is building holistic solutions to improve the lives of millions. With growing traction and a bold vision to become a global category leader, the company is now preparing to scale internationally.
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Consumer Account Executive Placement Student at a PR agency in the Gaming industry
London
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
18/06/2025
This home-based Consumer Account Executive role at a dynamic PR agency offers a unique opportunity to work with gaming clients across PC, mobile, console, and more. The position involves day-to-day client management, media outreach, social media support, and creative storytelling, all while contributing to an award-nominated agency focused on global video games communications.
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Founders Associate intern for 2 startups at the intersection of the Real Estate industry
Barcelona
💡 Founders Associate
💰 Paid
05/06/2025
This role is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial intern to support two fast-growing startups — one in creative production and one in real estate — as a Founder’s Associate Intern, gaining hands-on experience in business strategy, operations, and creative execution. Based in Barcelona, this six-month internship offers the chance to work closely with founders, contributing across marketing, logistics, client relations, and more, while building valuable insights into how startups grow from the ground up.
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Tech Back-End Developer Graduate Associate at a global invoice startup (YC-backed)
Madrid
💻 Web Development and UI/UX
💰 Paid
05/06/2025
This YC-backed startup is modernising global e-invoicing compliance with a developer-first API that generates and submits compliant invoices worldwide. They’re seeking a recent graduate in Madrid to join their engineering team as a Back-End Developer, contributing to the core systems that power their platform and working alongside experienced engineers to solve complex real-world problems at scale.
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Graduate Business Development Associate in a global invoice startup
Madrid
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
05/06/2025
This Y Combinator-backed fintech startup simplifies global e-invoicing compliance through an API that converts sales data into locally compliant invoices. They’re seeking a proactive Business Development Associate in Madrid to help drive growth, manage client relationships, and contribute to expanding their international reach.
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Community Management & Sales intern at female-focussed members club
Barcelona
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
02/06/2025
Join Barcelona’s first women-only members' club as a Membership Intern, supporting member retention, community-building, and data analysis in a dynamic, inclusive coworking and wellness space. This 6-month, on-site role is perfect for a detail-oriented, proactive individual excited about community engagement.
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Customer Success & Sales Intern at a FinTech startup
Barcelona
🎧 Customer Success
💰 Paid
30/05/2025
This internship role involves supporting both customer success and business development by managing client relationships, analyzing key success metrics, and contributing to sales content and strategy. The ideal candidate is a proactive, bilingual (Spanish and English) final-year student or recent graduate with CRM knowledge, ready to join a dynamic team in September 2025 for a 6-month hybrid internship.
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Public Relations & Social Media intern in a private clinic
Barcelona
📢 Digital Marketing
💰 Paid
27/05/2025
Join a cutting-edge longevity clinic in Barcelona as a PR & Social Media Intern, where you’ll craft creative campaigns and drive media buzz to make the brand a household name. Ideal for an energetic, Spanish-speaking intern passionate about wellness, storytelling, and digital marketing.
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UK Business Development intern for Healthcare Startup in Barcelona
Barcelona
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
27/05/2025
Join a purpose-driven healthcare organisation improving dental access for people with mobility challenges across the UK and Spain. As a Business & Sales Intern in Barcelona, you’ll support operations, outreach, and cross-market growth while gaining hands-on experience in international healthcare delivery.
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Outbound sales intern for a safe-storage startup
Barcelona
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
27/05/2025
Join a fast-growing international company in Barcelona as an Outbound Sales Intern, where you’ll help drive lead generation and sales across the EU and UK. Perfect for a proactive, English-speaking candidate eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, international sales environment.
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Business Development & Marketing Intern (US & UK Markets) for a LinkedIn AI agent startup
Barcelona
💰 Paid
27/05/2025
Join a fast-growing AI startup in Barcelona that’s redefining LinkedIn outreach for global markets. As a Business Development & Marketing Intern, you’ll support sales, content, and customer success while working directly with the founding team to drive growth in the US and UK.
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Business Development Intern – Sales Support & Lead Generation for a platform connecting startups and
Palma
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
27/05/2025
Join a fast-growing AI startup in Palma (or remote) that's transforming how investors discover early-stage startups across Europe. As a Business Development Intern, you’ll dive into lead generation, outreach, and sales strategy—gaining hands-on experience at the intersection of AI, startups, and venture capital.
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SDR Intern at a cloud and cybersecurity startup in Malaga (must be Catalan/Spanish speaker)
Malaga
📈 Sales and Business Development
💰 Paid
06/06/2025
Kickstart your career in B2B tech sales with a 6-month internship at a fast-growing IT company in Malaga, specializing in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and managed services. As a Sales Development Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience in lead generation, outreach, and CRM tools while working with a dynamic commercial team—ideal for proactive, Catalan/Spanish-speaking students eager to break into tech.
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Software engineering intern in an e-commerce startup
Lisbon
💰 Paid
12/05/2025
Join a fast-growing Portuguese e-commerce startup as a Software Engineering Intern, where you'll help build web and mobile features using React, React Native, and Next.js. This is a hands-on role with real impact, offering mentorship, ownership, and the chance to contribute to the launch of a social commerce platform.
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