Internships for International Full-time students in Lithuania

VMU International Cooperation Department invites foreign students and graduates of full-time studies to apply for internships in the Lithuanian market. The main aim of the internship is to provide an opportunity for foreign VMU students and graduates to acquire practical skills in Lithuanian companies and organizations. The internship will contribute to the development of professional knowledge and skills, help to improve the Lithuanian language, provide an opportunity to gain valuable work experience, and help to establish professional contacts, thus increasing the chances of employment and successful integration into the Lithuanian labour market. 

• The duration of the students’ and graduates’ traineeships –  2 months (from April 1^st, until May 31^st)
• Estimated total number of hours of internship for students – minimum 20 hours per week.
• Estimated total number of hours of internship for graduates – minimum 30 hours per week.
• Traineeship scholarship – EUR 650/month.

The competition is open to full-time students in the BA and MA study cycle (except first-year students). The internship is not part of the study programme, it is complimentary.

! Please note that the internship can’t be performed at the company at which the applicant is currently employed or doing another internship.

! Also, please notice that, if you already participated in the internship in frame of UPinLT project and received scholarship, you can’t participate one more time.

The list of available traineeships can be found here: https://karjera.vdu.lt/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Praktiku-ir-savanorystes-katalogas-Nr.-19-Gruodis-2023.pdf

Required application documents: 

• Completed online application form “Application International Students Traineeships in Lithuanian Companies/organisations”;
• Confirmation (standard VMU form) from the hosting company/organisation. 

Candidates are evaluated according to the following criteria: 

• Good academic performance without academic debts;
• Motivation: motivation letter and interview, indicating relevance of the traineeship to personal career design;
• Additional points: experience in academic, professional or social activities abroad and in Lithuania; pre-arranged and agreed internship place; knowledge of Lithuanian language.

The decision on the candidacy is made by the special UPinLT selection committee approved by the Rector of VMU. The selection process will respect the basic principles of transparency, equality and non-discrimination. The final selection results will be communicated to the participants personally by e-mail until March 28th.

The deadline for last call applications is March 26^th, 2025.