Berlin
Europe's startup capital and creative powerhouse
Berlin is home to Europe's most vibrant startup ecosystem. Tech, design, and media internships in a city that is affordable by European standards and genuinely exciting.
SA passport visa requirements
Schengen C or German national D-Visa. Apply at the German Consulate in SA. EUR 90 fee. 4-8 weeks processing. Full guidance included.
What a typical day in Berlin looks like
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Marketing
Positions available in marketing across 300+ verified partner companies.
Sustainability
Positions available in sustainability across 300+ verified partner companies.
Hospitality
Positions available in hospitality across 300+ verified partner companies.
Creative
Positions available in creative across 300+ verified partner companies.
NGO
Positions available in ngo across 300+ verified partner companies.
Tech
Positions available in tech across 300+ verified partner companies.
Living costs in Berlin in ZAR
Compared to Johannesburg, to give you a realistic sense of what to budget.
Funding your Berlin internship
Erasmus+ ICM
If Berlin, Germany is in Europe and your SA university has an ICM agreement, you may qualify for EUR 800/month. Ask your International Office.
University Bursaries
UCT, Wits, Stellenbosch, UP, and UJ all have limited international experience funds. Apply through your Faculty International Coordinator.
Private Foundations
Oppenheimer Memorial Trust, Mandela Rhodes Foundation, and Allan Gray Orbis Foundation support international experience for qualifying students.
Common questions about Berlin
Schengen C or German national D-Visa. Apply at the German Consulate in SA. EUR 90 fee. 4-8 weeks processing. Full guidance included.
A realistic monthly budget is R13,500 to R20,000. This includes accommodation, food, transport, and basic social activities. Your free account includes a detailed ZAR budget calculator for Berlin.
In most cases, yes. We provide formal documentation, learning agreements, and supervisor reports for SA universities including UCT, Wits, Stellenbosch, UP, UJ, and others. Share your faculty's specific requirements and we will confirm compatibility.
Full Service students have a local mentor who handles your onboarding, introduces you at your workplace, and runs weekly check-ins. You also have access to our 24/7 emergency support line. You are never figuring it out alone.
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