DotLAB - Erasmus Internship

Erasmus+ Traineeship Mobility

Gain invaluable professional experience abroad with the Erasmus Traineeship program.

What is Erasmus Traineeship?

The Erasmus Traineeship (Staj) program allows you to gain practical work experience in an enterprise or organization in another European country. It provides a unique opportunity to apply your digital game design skills in a real-world, international setting, building your resume and professional network even before graduation.

Program Elements

Scope / Duration: Minimum 2 months. Note: Physical + virtual blended mobility can be shorter, but standard is min. 2 months. Duration is typically 2-3 months in total.
Acceptance Letter: Students must find their own host institution and secure a formal Acceptance Letter.
Sector Restrictions: Valid in private/public companies, research centers, and training centers (EU institutions exclusion applies).
Recent Graduates: Can be used within 12 months post-graduation (must apply before graduating).
Insurance: Students must hold severe health, accident, and liability insurances before departure.

Education vs. Traineeship Comparison

Feature	Erasmus Study (Education)	Erasmus Traineeship
Duration	3 - 12 Months (Typically 1 Semester)	2 - 3 Months
Location	Partner University	Company, Research Center, etc.
Requirement	Bilateral Inter-Institutional Agreement	Acceptance Letter (Student acquires)
Focus	Class attendance and exams	Applied work and portfolio building

Contact: erasmus@kent.edu.tr | Kağıthane Campus, 1st Floor

Official Forms & Applications Page

Pro Tip: Unlike Study Mobility which requires a formal agreement between universities, you can personally find a company, secure an acceptance letter, and apply for the Erasmus Traineeship grant!