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CEPA Europe - Customized Educational Programs Abroad: Internships in Europe

In collaboration with universities, colleges and professors CEPA Europe develops for-credit internship programs for student groups mainly in Germany and France (other European countries upon request). CEPA Europe arranges internship placements in companies or institutions which fit the personal interests of students, academic goals and background as closely as possible. Housing assistance, language preparation and cultural immersion courses are also arranged for each internship placement. CEPA Europe Internship Programs usually start with a two-week intensive language course, followed by an orientation and cultural immersion courses which cover all aspects of living, studying and working in the specific country. For students without prior language skills, intensive language courses from 4-8 weeks can be arranged.

Study programs

Program type

All programs

Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 1-3 months
  • 3-6 months
Minimum age
18
Maximum age
35
Student status required
Yes
Type of student status required
  • Current student
  • Undergraduate/college
Qualifications required
  • High school or equivalent
Languages
Language notes
A basic knowledge of French or German is recommended but not required.
Application process
Eligibility criteria: - Open to students from all study areas - Junior or Senior standing - Minimum GPA of 3.0 (B) - Some spoken and written proficiency in the German language is preferred but not required - Practical experience in the desired field of the internship (summer employment, prior internship, etc.) The application form can be downloaded from the website.

Pricing

Price range
  • $2501-$5000
  • >$5000

Organization details

CEPA Europe specializes in customized educational programs abroad. They offer academically focused short-term, faculty-led programs throughout Europe, summer and semester programs for credit as well as internship placements, specially designed to meet the needs and academic goals of North America...
CEPA specializes in customized educational programs abroad. Our mission is to develop and deliver education abroad programs with strong academic and cultural components in close partnership with faculty and administrators at colleges or universities.

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