Traineeship abroad

Many degree programmes at the University of Oulu provide the opportunity to complete your degree-specific traineeship abroad, outside of Finland. These pages will walk you through the process and introduce you to the programmes and grants available for international traineeships

One of the best learning experiences during the studies

Traineeship overseas is one of the best ways to get an international work experience and a unique opportunity to gain professional and international networks. If you are considering an international career after graduation, a traineeship abroad ensures a greater chance of success in your career goals.

If you are an international degree student, we encourage you to search traineeship possibilities also in Finland. By completing your traineeship locally, you will learn more about the Finnish working culture and open doors to the Finnish job market. Read more about the support and grants available for the traineeships in Finland on the UniOulu Career Centre website.

Finding the Traineeship

Traineeship opportunities are sought independently. Check the requirements for your plan with the teacher responsible for traineeships in your degree programme and explore the grant opportunities presented on these pages along with their conditions. Below in 'Traineeship Opportunities and Organisations' you can find tips on where to look for different kinds of traineeships abroad. In SoleMOVE-database you can review feedback from previous students who have completed traineeship abroad, find recommendations and get some ideas for your traineeship. The University's own Career centre provides students with employability skills and can give you concrete assistance for finding and applying for a traineeship if needed.

Traineeship Types and Grants

University of Oulu supports traineeships overseas with three kinds of grants: Erasmus+ traineeship grants for traineeships in Europe, UniOulu international traineeship grants for traineeships outside Europe and those traineeships in Europe that are not Erasmus+ grant eligible and Embassy traineeship grants (traineeships in the Finnish embassies abroad, only possible for Finnish or fluent Finnish speaking students). Before applying for a grant, your traineeship plan must be accepted within your degree programme. For a grant-eligible traineeship abroad, the work must be full-time (at least 30 hours per week). Read more about the grants and their specific requirements in each traineeship type's own website.

Successful traineeship abroad – instructions step by step

If you are planning to do a traineeship abroad, read carefully the more detailed step-by-step instructions here.

Quick Links for a Traineeship Abroad

In the Forms-website you will find the individual traineeship agreement forms for each traineeship type and the form for Erasmus+ Traineeship Certificate. In the SoleMOVE online application system you can apply for the traineeship when you have a ready-made and signed traineeship agreement. In SoleMOVE you can also find the SoleGrant application system where you can apply for the grant once your traineeship application is approved and confirmed.

Further information

Further information

Questions about completing the traineeship and the degree specific requirements: Traineeship contact persons in the faculty service teams.

Questions about the grants and application: International Mobility Services, international.office@oulu.fi. and virtual office hour in Zoom on Wednesdays at 14-15. Join the virtual office here.

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