Summer Work Program
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Alleyway to the Monster Kabinett, Berlin. Photo - Jianing Zhao ‘20
The German Department’s Summer Work Program (SWP) is your ticket to building your resumé and professional network, improving your German language skills, and expanding your global community.
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About SWP
Königstein Fortress, Königstein, Saxony. Photo - Jianing Zhao ‘20
For over 60 years, SWP has opened up academic and professional opportunities for countless Princeton undergraduates. As the oldest international internship program of its kind at the University, SWP takes learning beyond the classroom by connecting Princeton undergraduates with internships in German-speaking countries. In conjunction with the Princeton Alumni Association of Germany and the Princeton Club of Austria, SWP arranges internships with leading German and Austrian companies and institutions in the arts, education, culture, STEM & COS, business & finance, government, service & social impact, non-profits, medicine, and law. Many internships are tailored to students’ specific academic and professional interests. SWP also supports student-initiated opportunities.
We offer both in-person as well as remote internships. Please consult the University’s Permissible Travel Guidelines page for the most up-to-date information regarding international travel.
For detailed information regarding the application process, please visit our How to Apply and FAQ pages.
All deadlines for STEM internships have passed.
New applications for internships in the arts, literature, culture and service / social impact will be waitlisted. German proficiency is required.To request an application form, please contact @email
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Our Internships Offer:
Stairwell. Abandoned Children’s Hospital, Berlin. Photo - Jianing Zhao, ‘20
- Generous funding
- Work and research experience in a wide range of fields
- The chance to apply your language skills in the real world
- Networking with international alumni
- Professional connections in Europe’s largest economy
- Flexible schedules
Interested? Visit our page.
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Useful Links
Tourist Tram, Quedlinburg, Saxony-Anhalt. Photo – Jianing Zhao ‘20
- SWP 2025 Internship Evaluation Form & Donor Letter (2025 participants only)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- SWP Resources (Princeton netid required)
- Internship Milestone Credit (German majors only)
- SAFE-Funding
- University International Travel Guidelines
- University Global Work & Services Policy
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Contact
Wilhelm I von Nassau. Marktkirche, Wiesbaden, & Hessen.
For more information, please contact
Angiras Arya\ \ Internship Program Coordinator
Summer Work Program\ \ Department of German\ \ Princeton University\ \ 224 East Pyne\ \ Princeton, NJ 08544\ \ \ \ Phone: (609) 258-4132\ \ E-mail: @email\ \ Office Hours: by appointment via Calendly
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