Students can complete an internship before and during their period of study. Students can also complete an internship in the transition period leading up to a Bachelor’s, Master’s or diploma degree course.

Internships generally last three to six months. The minimum period should not be less than three months to ensure interns are able to complete projects and obtain an insight into the respective area of the business.

Remuneration depends on the type of internship and the labor regulations in the respective country.

The working week normally amounts to 35 working hours.

Leave entitlement in each country is granted in accordance with legal and company regulations. In Germany interns are entitled to vacation.

Applications are accepted throughout the year. The positions are normally advertised on the Daimler Career Website two to six months before the start of the internship.

You can apply by selecting the ‘Online application’ link below the description of the advertised position on the Daimler Career Website. Applications sent by post and email are not accepted in Germany. If you are looking for an internship position outside Germany, our local contacts will be happy to advise you. Their contact details are listed in each of the vacancies advertised and also in our country overviews, which you can access via the following link.

Your application should include a CV detailing your complete career history, a cover letter and all relevant references. If you are applying online, please write your cover letter in the ‘motivation’ field provided for this purpose on the online application form.

Students applying for an internship during their period of study must provide a valid certificate of student enrollment. Students applying for a compulsory internship must provide additional confirmation from the industrial placements office.
Prospective students applying for a pre-course or initial internship must supply a copy of the course regulations for the course they are working towards.
Note concerning internship positions in Germany:
Non-EU applicants require residence authorization in Germany and, if applicable, a work permit.
Applicants who are citizens of the ‘new’ EU member states require a freedom of movement permit and, if applicable, a work permit.

For positions advertised in Germany, please contact our application system support team who will be happy to help you on the helpline number, +49 (0)711 179 5126, which is staffed from 2pm to 7pm (CET), Monday to Friday. For positions outside of Germany, please get in touch directly with the local contact listed. You can also find further information on ‘Internships worldwide’ here.