Internships abroad
Internships abroad give you the chance to gain valuable professional experience in an international environment. You can carry out your internship in a company, research laboratory, NGO or other organization, depending on your field of study.
At Aix Marseille Université (amU), you can take part in several types of internships during your degree course, to validate part of your studies and/or acquire professional skills and enhance your CV. These internships can be with international companies or organizations.
The International Relations Office (DRI) and the University Integration and Orientation Service (SUIO) can guide you through the process and inform you about existing schemes.
What are the specific advantages of an internship abroad?
Professional enrichment:
- Acquisition of technical know-how related to your field of study
- Discovery of new working methods in a different environment
- Development of adaptability in a professional context
A springboard for the future:
- A major asset for enhancing your CV and making your profile more attractive to recruiters
- The opportunity to develop an international professional network while validating your academic career at amU
- The opportunity to pursue a career abroad (the internship can sometimes lead to a job offer)
Documents to download
Registering your internship abroad: an essential step!
Mobility portal
When you do an internship abroad, you must register the information on the mobility portal sent to you by your outgoing mobility manager.
To do this, simply complete the"Internship declaration form".
This step will enable our services to collect all the information and documents required to validate your departure abroad, as well as to assess your entitlement to a mobility grant and ensure follow-up throughout your internship.
You must complete, sign and attach the"Internship Abroad Checklist"appendix to this internship agreement.
This document certifies that you have complied with all the formalities required before starting your internship abroad.
How can I finance my internship abroad?
-> There are several scholarship schemes to help you finance your international internship:
Length of stay financed: 1 month minimum and 5 months maximum.
Amount :
- 600 €/month in Europe (up to a maximum of 3000€/academic year)
- 1000 €/month outside Europe (capped at 5000€/academic year)
Length of stay financed: 1 month minimum and 5 months maximum.
Amount :
- 600 €/month in Europe (up to a maximum of 3000€/academic year)
- 1000 €/month outside Europe (capped at 5000€/academic year)
Length of stay financed: 2 months minimum, within the limit of 12 months per study cycle (Bachelor's and Master's degrees).
The Erasmus+ allowance is calculated on the basis of the monthly lump sum according to the destination country group + a monthly financial inclusion supplement (if conditions are met) + a lump sum for travel expenses:
Amounts (these amounts are subject to change, are indicative and applicable to the 2025/2026 academic year) :
* Depending on the geopolitical context, certain destinations may be subject to approval by the university's Defense Security Officer. For further information, please contact your outgoing mobility manager.
The Inclusion financial supplement of €250 per month will be awarded to you if you meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Have a disability or long-term illness (ALD)
- live in a commune classified as a rural revitalization zone (ZFRR)
- Live in an address classified as a priority urban district (quartier prioritaire de la ville)
- Be a higher education grant holder on social criteria, grades 6 or 7
The contribution to travel expenses is calculated on the basis of the distance between amU and the school where you will be working:
* If you have made at least half of your journey (outward + return) between amU and the host establishment using an eco-responsible means of transport, you will switch to the ECO RESPONSIBLE MEANS OF TRANSPORT package.
Please note: only stays organized as part of the Erasmus+ program will be financed.
Length of stay financed: 2 months minimum, within the limit of 12 months per study cycle (Bachelor's and Master's degrees).
The Erasmus+ allowance is calculated on the basis of the monthly lump sum according to the destination country group + a monthly financial inclusion supplement (if conditions are met) + a lump sum for travel expenses:
Amounts (these amounts are subject to change, are indicative and applicable to the 2025/2026 academic year) :
* Depending on the geopolitical context, certain destinations may be subject to approval by the university's Defense Security Officer. For further information, please contact your outgoing mobility manager.
The Inclusion financial supplement of €250 per month will be awarded to you if you meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Have a disability or long-term illness (ALD)
- live in a commune classified as a rural revitalization zone (ZFRR)
- Live in an address classified as a priority urban district (quartier prioritaire de la ville)
- Be a higher education grant holder on social criteria, grades 6 or 7
The contribution to travel expenses is calculated on the basis of the distance between amU and the school where you will be working:
* If you have made at least half of your journey (outward + return) between amU and the host establishment using an eco-responsible means of transport, you will switch to the ECO RESPONSIBLE MEANS OF TRANSPORT package.
Please note: only stays organized as part of the Erasmus+ program will be financed.
Length of stay financed: 1 month minimum, up to a maximum of 10 months for all your stays during your university course.
Amount : €400 per month.
Please note: only CROUS grant holders (level 0bis and above) whose study period is part of their course will be financed.
Length of stay financed: 1 month minimum, up to a maximum of 10 months for all your stays during your university course.
Amount : €400 per month.
Please note: only CROUS grant holders (level 0bis and above) whose study period is part of their course will be financed.
The information below concerns the academic year 2025-2026:
Duration of funded stay : 1 or 2 semesters.
Please note: funding is limited to a maximum of 5 months per mobility program. Example: a student going on a 7-month mobility program could only be funded for a maximum of 5 months.
Amounts (there are 3 daily rates per geographical area):
* With the exception of Mexico, included in zone 2
** United Kingdom with the exception of mobility to the University of Glasgow (CIVIS partner)
*** Switzerland subject to non-eligibility for SEMP funding for study mobility and with the exception of mobility to the University of Lausanne UNIL (CIVIS partner).
**** DPI in Europe
How to apply :
To qualify for this grant, your application must have been ranked by your component and selected by the grant committee of the Pôle Mobilité. Students from L2 to M2 (or equivalent) are eligible. Students are eligible for one internship mobility and one study mobility per study cycle. Doctoral students are not eligible. Eligibility for this grant is automatically checked if the student is registered on the amU Mobility Portal.
Please note: the PMS cannot be combined with any other grant, whether French or foreign, with the exception of the AMI-MESRI grant.
The information below concerns the academic year 2025-2026:
Duration of funded stay : 1 or 2 semesters.
Please note: funding is limited to a maximum of 5 months per mobility program. Example: a student going on a 7-month mobility program could only be funded for a maximum of 5 months.
Amounts (there are 3 daily rates per geographical area):
* With the exception of Mexico, included in zone 2
** United Kingdom with the exception of mobility to the University of Glasgow (CIVIS partner)
*** Switzerland subject to non-eligibility for SEMP funding for study mobility and with the exception of mobility to the University of Lausanne UNIL (CIVIS partner).
**** DPI in Europe
How to apply :
To qualify for this grant, your application must have been ranked by your component and selected by the grant committee of the Pôle Mobilité. Students from L2 to M2 (or equivalent) are eligible. Students are eligible for one internship mobility and one study mobility per study cycle. Doctoral students are not eligible. Eligibility for this grant is automatically checked if the student is registered on the amU Mobility Portal.
Please note: the PMS cannot be combined with any other grant, whether French or foreign, with the exception of the AMI-MESRI grant.
Length of stay financed: 8 weeks minimum and 20 weeks maximum, ending no later than December 31 of year N+1. The duration of the stay financed is modulated according to the family quotient (≤ €26,000) for year N-1 on N-2 income. You will not be eligible for this grant if your internship gratuity exceeds 200 euros/week.
Amount :
- 125€ /week for students whose tax residence is in the PACA region(max.: 2,500 euros)
> Additional flat-rate assistance may be granted per internship:
- 200 € for students who have had to pay visa fees, on presentation of proof of payment;
- 400 € for students with disabilities, on presentation of proof from the departmental disabled people's organization.
The PRAME scholarship can only be awardedonce a year, and cannot be combined with the ARMIE scholarship (studies) in the same year.
Only stays outside the European Union are eligible, with the exception of France (Metropolitan and Overseas territories) and the principalities of Monaco and Andorra.
Application procedure : as soon as you know the actual dates of your internship, create an account or log in to your existing account. They then submit their application on the dedicated portal, together with the supporting documents requested, using the connection code sent by their mobility manager on the Région Sud website.
Please note: applicants must submit their application no later than 15 days before the start of their work placement. Applications submitted later than this will be rejected on the grounds that they are "out of time".
Length of stay financed: 8 weeks minimum and 20 weeks maximum, ending no later than December 31 of year N+1. The duration of the stay financed is modulated according to the family quotient (≤ €26,000) for year N-1 on N-2 income. You will not be eligible for this grant if your internship gratuity exceeds 200 euros/week.
Amount :
- 125€ /week for students whose tax residence is in the PACA region(max.: 2,500 euros)
> Additional flat-rate assistance may be granted per internship:
- 200 € for students who have had to pay visa fees, on presentation of proof of payment;
- 400 € for students with disabilities, on presentation of proof from the departmental disabled people's organization.
The PRAME scholarship can only be awardedonce a year, and cannot be combined with the ARMIE scholarship (studies) in the same year.
Only stays outside the European Union are eligible, with the exception of France (Metropolitan and Overseas territories) and the principalities of Monaco and Andorra.
Application procedure : as soon as you know the actual dates of your internship, create an account or log in to your existing account. They then submit their application on the dedicated portal, together with the supporting documents requested, using the connection code sent by their mobility manager on the Région Sud website.
Please note: applicants must submit their application no later than 15 days before the start of their work placement. Applications submitted later than this will be rejected on the grounds that they are "out of time".
Applications for financial assistance are always subject to the prior validation of your mobility file and the completeness of your application. Make sure you scrupulously respect the timetables and procedures you are given.
Please note: not all grants can be combined. Please refer to the table below for more information.
* These grants help finance your mobility, but are not intended to cover all the expenses associated with your stay.
What general steps should you take to prepare for your departure?
Have you been selected for an internship abroad?
Before leaving for an internship outside France, it's essential to prepare your stay and find out all you can about your destination.
For stays in the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Turkey and Switzerland: a valid identity card or passport is all you need.
For other destinations, a passport valid for 6 months after the end of your stay, and a student visa, are required. Contact the embassy and/or consulate of the foreign country in France to request one.
Other documents may be required, so find out more beforehand!
In Quebec, for example, it's advisable to obtain a study permit, even if your mobility is for six months or less, and the Certificat d'Acceptation du Québec.
Except in cases where a specific exchange agreement guaranteeing accommodation has been signed between amU and the student's host university, it is the student' s responsibility to find local accommodation.
We strongly recommend that you take the necessary steps as early as possible in advance of your international mobility trip. Some destinations tend to become overcrowded very quickly, and booking accommodation at the last minute can entail considerable costs.
Before you leave, and for your own safety, we recommend that you register on the Ariane website , which enables you to register easily and free of charge with the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. Once you've registered, you'll be able to
- Receive safety recommendations by e-mail or SMS if the situation in the country warrants it
- Be contacted in the event of a crisis in your destination country (your designated contact person can also be alerted if necessary).
For stays of more than 6 months, we advise you to register with the register of French nationals established outside France and apply for a consular card. This step is free, voluntary and not compulsory, and may prove useful (for example, to obtain a passport renewal, or in the event of the implementation of a security plan in the country).
Only by registering can the consular post be aware of your presence in the country. Don't forget to bring your identity card, proof of French nationality and a certificate of residence in the consular district with you when you register.
If you're going to Switzerland or any other member state of the European Economic Area (EEA), you'll need a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC ) to cover the cost of medical treatment. You can request it online from theAméli website.
If you are leaving outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you must have valid medical insurance cover in the country where you will be staying. Some universities offer social security coverage on advantageous terms. You can also contact your student mutual insurance company to arrange suitable health cover.
If you need medical treatment during your stay, you'll have to pay for it locally. Remember to keep all invoices and proof of payment, and present them to your mutuelle étudiante when you return to France. They may be able to reimburse you according to the terms of your insurance contract.
Good to know: French nationals studying in Quebec are eligible for Quebec health and hospitalization insurance benefits, under the same conditions as Quebec students. Before leaving, students must request and have their university complete form SE 401-Q-106 for studies and form SE 401-Q-104 for unpaid internships. This will enable them to register with the Régie de l'assurance maladie in Quebec upon arrival.
Before you leave, we advise you to check the need for vaccinations and advice on the state of hygiene in your host country on the government website.
It's also a good time to check that your vaccination records are up to date.
Before you leave, check the validity of your civil liability insurance for the host country, and take out additional cover if necessary, particularly for medical repatriation. Don't forget that if you choose the HEYME mutual insurance plan, you can benefit from a 10% discount by entering the following partner code: 13AMU, thanks to our partnership with Aix Marseille University.
If you're traveling by car, remember to take out an insurance extension for transit countries and the host country, and make sure that your vehicle's equipment complies with current regulations (safety vest, warning triangle, fire extinguisher, breathalyser, etc.).