Saxon International Internship Programme Taiwan

The Saxon International Internship Programme Taiwan is a cooperation between the Saxon university consortium Erasmus+ and various Taiwanese universities coordinated by LeoSachsen and the Saxon Scientific Liaison Office in Taiwan. The programme offers students internships in Saxony and Taiwan. It works with various project partners at different times and also provides financial support if the internships are not remunerated.

All internship places for 2025 have been filled. A new round for internships from summer 2026 will begin in December 2025. Further information will be provided in the near future.

LeoSachsens project partners are:

Scientific Coordination Office Saxony in Taipei, Taiwan
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST)
Companies/institutions in Saxony

The programme is aimed at full-time students from all fields of study at the participating Taiwanese universities (currently NTU and NTUST) who would like to complete an internship in a company or other host institution in Saxony. Internships can start as early as 15 June 2025 and end no later than 31 December 2025. The possible internship duration is between two and three complete months.

Financial support

Subsidy for living expenses EUR 850 per month for the duration of the stay
One-off travel allowance of EUR 2,125
Social Top Up
monthly in the following cases:
– Students with GdB from 20 or chronic illness
– First-time university graduates
– Employed students
– Students with a child
250 EUR

The scholarship is paid in two installments:
70% payable after arrival and upon submission of a confirmation of arrival signed by the host institution (pdf to be downloaded from the SOP workflow)
30% payable after submission of the confirmation of stay at the end of the internship (pdf to be downloaded from the SOP workflow)

Students should open up an international bank account with a European IBAN to ensure a smooth transfer of the money. International accounts such as Revolut or Wise can be opened up online. If you have any questions on this topic, LeoSachsen will be happy to provide advise.

Application for an internship


The following application documents must be submitted in English language or including an English translation:

  • Online application form
  • Cover letter addressed to the selected company/companies (max. 2 pages)
  • Curriculum vitae in English (i.e. Europass CV, examples)
  • Proof of student status at the NTUST
  • Transcript of Records/proof of previous achievements in the current study cycle
  • if applicable: Bachelor certificate
  • Proof of language proficiency in English (Minimum B2 according to CEFR (= Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
  • If applicable, possible references from previous internships


Selection process and feedback

Application deadline for the 2025 call
April 21 – 30, 2025 Online meetings of the applicants with the potential host institutions
May 9, 2025 at the latest Feedback on final application status, Start of the visa process and application for a work permit
Preparation of the subsidy agreements with TUD
From July 15, 2025 Start of the internships following a short briefing by LeoSachsen

Requirements for the working language


German is usually working language in German companies. However, all internship providers in the program also offer to supervise the students in English. In order to do justice to the quality of the tasks, the level of B2 of the CEFR is expected

Selection criteria


Since the exact suitability of students for the internship offered can only be determined by the company offering the internship, individually defined criteria are used for the final selection. LeoSachsen checks all applications for the following formal criteria:
Completeness of the application documents
Student status at the NTUST
Proof of language level B+ CEFFR
Proof of grade point average of at least 2.3
The motivation letter should refer directly to the company. It should include the reasons for choosing the host country and the host organization. Up to two applications can be submitted

Preparing for your stay: insurance

Interns must have health insurance and liability insurance for the entire duration of their stay. LeoSachsen checks the existence of these insurances upon entry. Students who wish to travel to other countries during their stay in Germany should be sure that their insurance also covers this.

Preparing for your stay: accomodation

Students are responsible for finding their own accommodation. LeoSachsen and the host institutions will advise and support your search. Accommodation in the guest houses of the Dresden universities will not be possible