Internship

Internships provide students with the opportunity to gain professional training. The training must be related to the subject the student pursues at LHÍ and contribute to the student developing his skills in the subject. Students use the knowledge and methods they have learned in the field.

Students apply for an internship in Uglu.

Students have the opportunity to apply for a grant to summer internship. This is an internship outside the traditional study period and it is assessed as 2 ECTS credits. Internships are specified on the study program and on the certificate supplement that accompanies the diploma upon graduation.

Playwrights course and dance course offer internship during study period. A 15-week internship is equivalent to one semester or a total of 30 ECTS credits. Internships are specified on the study program and on the certificate supplement that accompanies the diploma upon graduation.

Graduate students can apply for an ERASMUS+ grant to internship that takes place after graduation. The grant must be applied for before graduation and the grant must be used within twelve months from the date of graduation. The grant does not count towards credits, but the students receive a certificate of internship upon completion.

Internships provide students with the opportunity to gain professional training. The training must be related to the subject the student pursues at LHÍ and contribute to the student developing his skills in the subject. Students use the knowledge and methods they have learned in the field.

Internships should aim to strengthen networks, build a CV, lead to increased career opportunities and provide international experience.

In an internship, the student works on the tasks assigned to him by the host, and receives training from his supervisor. In that way, an internship involves benefits for both parties.

The position of an intern can be paid or unpaid, but it is always a temporary position.

The internship agreement specifies the goals of the internship, the student's project, learning criteria, as well as the period and organization of the internship. With the contract, the receiving party undertakes to provide training to the students, and the student undertakes to work for the receiving party according to the description. The University of the Arts is responsible for granting grants and provides assistance in the event of a dispute between the parties.

Granting is dependent on the student's department approving the internship description.

The recipient can be a company, organization, organization or self-employed person. The host must have extensive experience in the field, and it is preferable that the instructor has completed studies in the field. The supervisor must have the knowledge and skills that enable him to guide the intern so that he receives targeted training in the areas described in the internship agreement. In this respect, it is not assumed that it is peer education. 

The receiving party must define the intern's task with the idea that the intern is in training and that he should acquire certain skills during the intern. An intern can never replace an employee.

The receiving party guarantees that the student's training is carried out in a professional manner. It is important that the host understands his role as a mentor and does not only use the intern's talents for his own benefit.

The receiving party must provide the intern with adequate working facilities that are in accordance with the tasks assigned to him.

It is assumed that the host can accept a maximum of 1-2 students from the University of the Arts per year.

Students are responsible for finding a host who can fulfill the goals of the internship.

Subject managers and students' teachers can provide advice and can use their own network to point students to parties in the field.

On the website erasmusintern.org you can find information about parties that advertise for interns.

It is not expected that students go on internships with their current partners or partners.

It is not expected to support collaborative projects or independent work of students under the guidance of an instructor.

The internship grant is based on period of stay with a receiving party in Europe. It is not possible to grant a grant for an internship done in Iceland, whether it is remote work or due to the tasks of the receiving party in Iceland. If part of the internship takes place in Iceland, the days in question must be deducted from the grant period.

The intern is not obliged to do other tasks than those stated in the internship contract, especially if they are not related to training in the profession.

The intern is not obliged to work beyond the agreed working hours.

If a dispute arises with the receiving party, due to the above-mentioned points, the student must contact the international office of LHÍ.

If a student needs to seek help due to bullying or harassment, the international office or study advisor must be notified immediately.

Students can also apply for a Nordplus grant for a shorter stay of one to eight weeks in the Nordic and Baltic countries. More information about Nordplus grants is provided by the international office.