Work Placement

Students may follow their study stay in the USA with a work placement of the same duration (Academic Training). The traineeship usually takes place after the study stay and must be related to the student’s study programme.

For one-semester ISEP students, it is possible to extend the US visa (and thus the period during which they can undertake the work placement) by up to 4 months.
For students who go on a full-year ISEP study stay, it is possible to extend the US visa (and the work placement period) by up to 9 months.
Students must provide proof of financial support if the work placement is unpaid.
Additionally, students must obtain work authorization for ISEP once they receive a job offer from an employer.
The Academic Training traineeship may be supported by financial support from CZS MU, up to the same amount as the study stay financial support. CZS makes efforts each year to secure funds for this financial support; however, the award is not guaranteed and is not an entitlement. CZS reserves the right to reduce the financial support amount or not award it at all. To be eligible, the traineeship must be approved by the home department, registered in IS, and approved in the Learning Agreement for Traineeships.

Further information on the requirements for obtaining a work placement can be found on the ISEP website and from the coordinators. For MU students, only the second option applies – Academic Training Internship (during or directly after your studies).