Procedure and Application

  • You are responsible for organizing an internship at the University of Bern.
  • You then contact your home university to see whether this internship is recognized.
  • You submit the registration form to UniBE International of the University of Bern.
  • You will then receive details of the further procedure and two forms: "Learning Agreement for Traineeships" (must be completed and signed by you together with your home- and hostuniversity) and "Insurance Declaration" (completed by you). Please return the completed and signed forms to UniBE International.
  • Once your documents have been checked and the funding has been approved, UniBE International will send you a grant confirmation (Grant Agreement).
  • Shortly before your traineeship start you will receive the first rate of your scholarship (80%) and the "Eco-friendly Travel Top-up" (CHF 100.-) on your bank account.
  • Before the end of your internship UniBE International sends you the forms "Final Questionaire" and "Certificate of Attendance". Return the completed and signed documents together with your transportation receipts, if you chose to travel "eco-friendly", to UniBE International. Upon receipt UniBE International will transfer the second rate of your scholarship to your bank account.

Application

Important note for students in veterinary medicine:
For an internship in veterinary medicine, please contact Prof. Dr. Meike Mevissen (meike.mevissen@unibe.ch) and Monika Mumenthaler (monika.mumenthaler@unibe.ch) BEFORE you apply for an internship in a clinic and for the grant at UniBE International. Further information is available on the information sheet and the website of the faculty. Registration deadline for veterinary medicine: April 30th for the following fall- and/or spring semester