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If you’d like to gain world-leading experience in the software industry, Berlin is the place for you.
Germany is home to the largest software market in Europe, the perfect place for you to begin your career journey. The innovation-driven sector has shown year-on-year growth due to the need for cutting-edge service. And Berlin is home to one of the largest collections of tech startups; so get inspired – you might just have a great idea that turns out to be the next big thing!
In addition to being a great opportunity to gain work experience, you’ll also find yourself totally immersed in German culture. Sink your teeth into this area’s rich history and learn something new!
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We choose our partner firms with care, working with those who are able to provide interns with the broadest number of professional opportunities. We’ll consider your current skills and your aspirations to build a program that fits you. Our personalized approach allows you to reach your potential and thrive. But the support doesn’t end there: we’re also available throughout your internship journey with everything from visa assistance to CV and resume writing guidance.
Our partner firms offer a number of internships in the field, including:
– Software Engineering
– App Development
– E-commerce
– Data & Analytics
– Artificial Intelligence
– And many more
This workshop provides an opportunity for you to build and improve your professional skills, such as team building and leadership. You’ll get ready for the challenges ahead by working through a number of focused exercises led by our professional coaches and speakers.
Reflect on your career progress with the support of one of our experienced career coaches. You’ll leave this session feeling ready for your internship and beyond.
Throughout your internship journey, you’ll have access to further support such as interview advice and industry-specific career guidance.
Networking will get you far in the software engineering sector. We’ll help you build professional relationships with an invitation to an exclusive industry event. Rub shoulders with others in the technology field, you never know what good things could result!
Log into our extensive library of online resources. Available throughout your internship, these tools will help improve your employability.
Check out the Career Development section further below for the details.
Show off a stellar CV or resume with your next job application. We’ll help ensure yours is up to the task!
Once you have completed your program, we’ll confirm your alumni status with a Beyond Academy Certificate of Excellence.
While you’re in Berlin, your community team is always nearby. Whatever questions you may have, from navigating business culture to the best coffee shop in the city, we’re here for you.
Getting to know a new job in a new city is a challenge for anyone, and your Beyond Community is here to help. Experience Berlin together, attend social events and make memories together; the shared experiences will help you build a bond that will last forever.
When you arrive you’ll receive a detailed orientation to help you familiarize yourself with the city and your upcoming internship.
After the orientation, our welcome lunch or dinner will be the perfect opportunity for you to get to know your fellow interns better. Many of our previous interns have made friends for life during their internship programs!
We’ll host regular events to help you unwind and destress. Head to one of these community meals to meet up with your friends and get to know how everyone is doing!
Don’t miss the exciting day trips we have planned! These half-day excursions will help you immerse yourself in German culture. Experience everything from grand palace gardens to the best street food Berlin has to offer!
Head to the Community section below for more details.
On top of the day trips and community dinners, we’ll plan lots of other social events. Whether you’re taking time to unwind or building your professional network, you’ll want to attend!
Before your internship ends, celebrate and say goodbye to your friends at your farewell dinner. You’ll reminisce about all the great times you had together and ensure you can stay in touch.
We are able to provide support if you require a visa to work in Berlin. Find out if you need a visa on our Visa Eligibility page.
We’ll meet you at the airport when you land in Berlin and then we will take you to your new accommodation.
As a welcome gift, you’ll get a Beyond Academy-branded bag full of handpicked goodies.
We want to help you keep in touch; if you request one in advance, we can provide a country-specific SIM card.
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With your goals and experience at the heart of it, we’ll develop a Technology & Software Engineering internship that will help you start your career on the right foot.
We have start dates every month and a program can last anywhere from one to six months – so you can choose an internship that fits your needs.
Berlin is a great place to build a career in the technology field. A hotspot for tech startups, the city is also home to giants like Facebook and Airbnb. You’ll be sure to encounter lots of opportunities as innovative thinkers from all over the globe are attracted to this thriving European capital. Give your technology career a boost and build your professional network while you’re here!
The city is truly international, with residents from every corner of the globe you’ll have a chance to discover new cultural perspectives and share your own.
During your internship you’ll have a chance to attend a thorough skills workshop.
This session will provide an opportunity to work with our professional coaches to strengthen your professional skills. You’ll complete exercises on everything from teamwork to leadership and you’ll leave inspired and ready to take on any challenge your internship has in store!
While you’re in Berlin, be sure to pencil in a 1-to-1 session with one of our qualified career coaches. This is your opportunity to look at your career and goals with unbiased eyes; you’ll look at your accomplishments, as well as your weaknesses, to formulate goals for your future.
You can take this session at any time in your program. If you prefer to set this meeting at the start of your internship you’ll get a great opportunity to prepare for the weeks ahead and set goals for what you hope to accomplish. Alternatively, you could wait until you’ve settled in and schedule the session for the half-way point of your time in Berlin. This gives you a unique opportunity to reflect and tweak your approach in order to get the most out of your internship.
Alternatively, you could also wait to take this appointment until the close of your internship. This is a great way to cap things off by considering the experience you’ve gained and making a plan for your next steps.
Throughout your internship we’ll provide you with individualized career support. We will give you resume writing advice, interview tips, or even help you get your LinkedIn profile looking great.
Our online library of resources and tools will help give your career journey a boost!
Examples of what you will find include:
– A personal development plan toolkit
– Online interview skills seminars
– Sessions on communication and building your brand
– And so much more, available on demand
The world of technology is ever-evolving and it’s important to stay interested and look toward the cutting edge. Fortunately, Berlin is one of the top destinations for industry-leading technologists and you’ll be learning constantly. Some examples of what you might be tasked with in your internship include:
– Research news and breakthroughs in modern technology eg. AI or robotics
– Create, maintain and improve automated test scripts
– Ensure public-facing products remain available, and diagnose and solve issues as they arise
– Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand expectations and plan accordingly
– Collaborate with the development team to spec, design and build new features end-to-end
As Berlin becomes your second home, you’ll have your Beyond Community right by your side.
While Berlin is at the forefront of technological innovation, there’s still so much history embedded in the streets. Before you head off to hear the city’s great electronic music or innovative restaurants, just walk down the street and look around. You’ll see remnants of the Berlin Wall that separated East and West Germany or look down by your feet to see the Stolpersteine, small plaques that honor victims of the Holocaust in front of their former homes.
Explore it all with your Beyond Community. You’ll go through your internship and make great friends along the way.
When you arrive in Berlin, we’ll be there to give you a warm welcome. Your comprehensive orientation will ensure you get all the information you need to know about your internship, the best spots for live music, and even how to find a great cup of coffee. But even better, we’ll let you know about all we have in store for you with our calendar of social events so make note and find time to enjoy yourself!
Use your time in Berlin to strengthen your international professional network. You’ll get the chance to attend an exclusive technology networking event where you’ll be amongst the top industry leaders. Strike up some great conversations, you never know where they could take you!
Potsdam is the perfect spot to envelop yourself in beautiful German scenery. The short journey from Berlin is home to uniquely picturesque architecture, from grand palaces to red brick Dutch-style houses. The atmosphere will have you feeling like you’ve been whisked away to a fairy tale so be sure to stop and enjoy it, have a cup of coffee and a pastry and take it all in.
Known for innovative art movements like Bauhaus and Neue Deutsche Welle, Berlin is a great place for an art tour. Stop at many of the city’s galleries and museums to sink your teeth into the contemporary art world and pay respects to the old masters. And along the way, you’ll get the chance to try some of Berlin’s best street food. You’ll feed your hunger and your mind!
Clärchens Ballhaus is one of the last remaining great ballrooms of the 20th century. The evening you spend here will have you feeling transported back to Berlin’s golden age, with incredible live music and fantastic cocktails helping to make this night one for the record books. You’ll make memories that will last a lifetime, so dance the night away and enjoy yourself!
You’re probably excited to know what it’s like to be an intern in Berlin. Here’s a snapshot of a typical 6-week Technology & Software Engineering program.
Welcome to Berlin! All of the preparations have finally come full-circle. Step off the plane and meet us in arrivals, we’ll see you off to your new accommodation. Once you drop your bags and have a look around, the rest of the day is yours; you might want to relax and get settled into your new home or you might be ready to take Berlin by storm. Hop on public transport and start seeing the sights!
On your first full day you’ll begin your internship journey. We’ll provide you a detailed orientation where you’ll receive all the information you need to know about Berlin and your new firm. Ask questions and take notes – we’re here to ensure you feel confident about the weeks ahead. In the evening head to your first community dinner, meet new friends and dine on delicious food.
Your first day of work has arrived! Give yourself plenty of time to get to your new firm – you’ll want to be on time. Meet your new colleagues and get an idea of what tasks you’ll be responsible for so you can dive right in. Be sure you take advantage of your colleagues’ experience and insight; they want to help you succeed so ask questions and learn new skills.
At first, you might find your new role is challenging you in new ways. If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by everything, you might want to consider penciling in a skills workshop. Our professional coaches will be on hand during these sessions to help you develop your skills and find strategies to help you manage your new workload.
Now it’s time for your first day trip; you’ll head to Potsdam where you’ll wander through manicured gardens and grand palaces. It’s a great place to unwind and relax after a busy couple of weeks.
By the time you reach week three you’re really feeling comfortable with your new responsibilities. You’ve become a natural at website maintenance and you’re doing in-depth research into the newest technological innovations. Schedule some time to sit down with your manager to discuss all that you’ve accomplished so far.
But there’s so much more to your internship than just amazing work experience; unwind after a busy few weeks at a community dinner. You’ll catch up with your friends and trade stories about your internships. Dine on some of Germany’s most famous dishes or be adventurous and try one of the city’s amazing international cuisines!
You’ve been keeping track of all your new professional connections; develop your tech network and strengthen those relationships by attending an exclusive industry event. Introduce yourself to some of the leading thinkers in the field – you never know where the right conversation will lead!
It’s about time for your second day trip. The contemporary art scene in Berlin is second-to-none, so an art tour is the natural choice. Feast your eyes on amazing works of art and dine on the city’s famous street food along the way.
In the closing weeks of your internship you’ll probably be looking to the future. Book an appointment with one of our experienced career coaches. Together you’ll take a critical look on all your experiences and accomplishments, developing a plan to help you find your dream job.
Your final trip will see you swept off your feet at Clärchens Ballhaus. You’ll enjoy fantastic food and drink while you dance the night away to the best live music. You’ll have the most glamorous night making memories with your friends.
As your final days in Berlin arrive, you’ll want to celebrate one last time with all of your friends. Your farewell dinner is the perfect opportunity to trade contact details and discuss your plans for the future. Make sure you’ve seen all the sights in Berlin before you go, wander through the Berlin Botanical Garden or have a cup of tea at the Tajikistan Tearoom. These final days are yours to enjoy!
We collaborate with a diverse array of companies, spanning from boutique PR firms to multinational advisory firms. Please note that these examples are purely for reference. The specific company you’ll be associated with will be determined by a wide range of criteria.
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Housing partners are carefully selected to meet the strictest safety, cleanliness, and quality standards. In Berlin, you’ll likely be placed in a shared apartment or student accommodation living with fellow Beyond interns or other young professionals. If you’re traveling from abroad, this is a great way to make fast friends and build community around you.
We guarantee that you will have lots of communal spaces like a kitchen, bathroom, and other living areas. Additionally, you’ll have your own private bedroom complete with bedding, Wi-Fi, and possibly a desk. Each location is different but you can rest assured you’ll be located near public transport and we try to ensure your commute is within 30-60 minutes of your internship.
Since short-term accommodation is in high demand and availability is ever-changing, we’ll be in touch to confirm the location of your new home about 3-4 weeks before your Technology & Software Engineering internship begins.
Hannah from the United States
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Karin from Austria
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Jordan from the United States
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Francesca from the United States Theatre Production Intern, London Immersive Program
Kim from South Africa
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Clodagh from Ireland
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Our guarantee: In the highly unlikely event that we’re unable to find you a suitable role within your first and second preferred industries, you will receive a full refund of any program payments made.
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“Berlin combines the culture of New York, the traffic system of Tokyo, the nature of Seattle, and the historical treasures of, well, Berlin.” - Hiroshi Montomura