OWL Consortium Internship Program

Location: Various, Ostwestfalen-Lippe, Germany
Type of Internship: Research and Industry
Paid or Unpaid: Both
Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
Faculties: All

Program Overview

Are you interested in gaining international work experience? As a student from the University of Alberta, you have the opportunity to pursue an internship in OWL (Ostwestfalen-Lippe, Germany), Germany. In the Alberta-OWL Consortium, universities in OWL and postsecondary educational institutions in Edmonton work together to exchange and develop knowledge. The focus of the cooperation is on interdisciplinary collaboration in research, industry, and learning.

Internships are offered at Bielefeld University (on pause for 2025), Paderborn University, Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences(HSBI), OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts or with companies in the region.

  • This program offers undergraduate and graduate students research and industry work placements in a wide variety of areas at our partner universities in Bielefeld.
  • As an intern, you will receive support from the host university to help you settle in, get acquainted with the German language and culture, and make the most of your stay in OWL.

2025 Internship Availability: 

Overview OWL Internships in 2025

TH OWL University for Applied Sciences and Arts 

(Apply by November 15, 2024 for Spring/Summer 2025)

Internship_Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics

Hochschule Bielefeld – University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSBI)

(Apply by November 29, 2024 for Spring/Summer) 

Internship_International Office Translation Service at HSBI

Internship_Center for Applied Data Science at HSBI

Internship_Faculty of Engineering and Mathematics at HSBI

HSBI in cooperation with OWL companies

(Apply 4-6 months prior to intended work term)

Internship_TPÜ GmbH in collaboration with HSBI Technical Subjects

Internship_Rodenberg Engineering in collaboration with HSBI

Internship_Komax Electrical Engineering in collaboration with HSBI

Paderborn University

(Apply by April 15 for Fall)

Internship_Humanities Faculty at Paderborn University

Internship_Psychology Department at Paderborn University

Internship_Teaching English at Paderborn University

Internship_Particle Technology Group at Paderborn University

Internship_Direct Manufacturing Research Center at Paderborn University

Internship_Secondary School in Paderborn in collaboration with Paderborn University

Bielefeld University

The next internships postings at Bielefeld University will be for 2026 (will be posted in late summer/fall 2025)

When Can I Go?

Terms Offered: Winter, Summer, Fall

Duration: Variable (normally 3-6 months but can be flexible to fit with co-op/work term schedules)

Eligibility Requirements

Language Requirement: English. Basic knowledge of German would be beneficial. 

See Eligibility.

Application Deadlines + Instructions

Deadlines: Vary depending on position (see above)

Instructions: Apply on Horizons. Ensure that your letter of intent indicates:

  • When you would like to go
  • Which internship opportunity/opportunities you would like to pursue

Fees + Costs

University of Alberta Nomination Fee: $250 
General fees and costs.

Program Information + Contact

For all questions, email goabroad@ualberta.ca or connect with the International Outbound Internships Coordinator through in-person or virtual advising. 

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Funding Opportunities 

Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.

Over 80% of students who apply get funding.

Education Abroad Awards