Applying

 

Before applying: 

1. get in touch with your (1) Study Counsellor, (2) Erasmus+ Departmental Coordinator and (3) Traineeship Supervisor at TLU and discuss your possibilities to go for a traineeship; 

2. find a suitable traineeship organization/company.

Application documents:

  • (Digitally) signed Application (traineeship made while being TLU student) / Application (traineeship made as TLU recent graduate). NB! short-term traineeship application must include virtual session date(s)! NB! Scanned physically signed documents are not accepted!
  • Motivation letter 1-2 pages (including a brief description of the planned traineeship). The following criteria will be assessed: motivation, independence and ability to take initiative, cultural competences, having information about the internship, the organisation of studies and economic preparedness.
  • Proof of language (B1)* spoken in the host organisation
  • Initial letter of acceptance from the host organisation (e-mail is fine)

* International language test / foreign language course at TLU / current studies in English, and all documents which prove that student's language skills correspond to the host organisation's language requirements.

Applications can be handed in during the entire year, except in July.

Doing traineeship as TLU student:
TLU students interested in Erasmus+ Traineeship have to submit the above-mentioned application documents to the International Studies Specialist at least 2 months before the start of traineeship.

Doing traineeship as TLU recent graduate:
TLU students who are to graduate this spring semester and plan to do Erasmus+ Recent Graduate Traineeship, are required to present the above mentioned application documents by 30 April (and fully signed Learning Agreement by 15 May). TLU students who are to graduate this autumn semester and plan to do Erasmus+ Recent Graduate Traineeship, are required to present the above mentioned application documents by 30 November (and fully signed Learning Agreement by 15 December). Without exception, no documents will be accepted after 15 May!

 

NB: You may find it useful to consult our checklist for traineeships abroad.