Study programs may require students enrolled at IUS to complete an internship as part of their curriculum. The specific internship requirements are determined by the respective study program.

 All students perform an internship that provides work experience related to the level and field of their study program and enables them to achieve the relevant learning outcomes.

 The minimum duration of practical training/internship is 30 calendar days (25 working days) or a minimum of 150 contact hours. A working day is defined as a minimum of 6 contact hours. Weekends may count as working days if the organization actively engages the intern.

 The internship period may be divided into separate sessions of no fewer than 10 working days, except in study programs where multiple sessions are not feasible and the study program has established its own policy.

 The format of the internship, whether remote or on-site, is determined by the relevant study program. Remote internships may require additional documentation, such as a detailed internship plan and task description.

 Practical training/internship must be completed before graduation.

The Academic Internship Coordinator is responsible for guiding students, checking the documentation, and approving the relevance of the internship opportunity to the student’s field of study.

A member of the Student and Career Center (SCC) reviews each internship application and verifies the submitted information, including the required 25 working days and the eligibility of the internship organization.

 The Academic Internship Coordinator is responsible for evaluating the internship file and determining the grade after the internship is completed.

 Students are required to register for the relevant internship course as prescribed by their study program’s curriculum in the semester in which they perform the internship, or at the latest within one academic year after completing the internship.

 Internships are generally considered unpaid, and any financial compensation is at the discretion of the organization. IUS does not carry financial responsibility during the internship period.

 Students may choose to perform an internship abroad. Internships abroad are subject to the applicable conditions and procedures, including the requirements of the relevant host institution where applicable.

 The internship application form must be submitted to the Student and Career Center (SCC) for signing at least two days before the start of the internship.

  The internship file must consist of:

1. Completed Student Internship Application Form (English) (download here);
2. Completed Student Internship Application Form (Bosnian) (download here);
3. Completed Student Internship Application Form (Turkish) (download here);
4. Completed Student Evaluation of Internship Experience Form (download here);
5. Completed Student Internship Report (download here);
6. Completed Employer/Supervisor Internship Evaluation Form (download here);

 The internship report must include an introduction and reason for choosing the internship, information about the internship position and organization, an assessment of achieved learning goals, and a critical reflection on the tasks and real-life experience.

 All internship documentation must be completed and submitted in English. Where requested by industry representatives, internship application forms may additionally be provided in Bosnian and Turkish; however, the English version of the internship application form remains mandatory.

 The internship report submission deadline is determined by the relevant Study Program but must not extend beyond the start of the Make-up Examination week. The grading deadline is the last day of the Make-up Examination period.

 The Student and Career Center (SCC) is responsible for reviewing internship applications and receiving the required internship documentation, while soft copies of the completed internship documentation must also be submitted to the designated Academic Internship Coordinator.

 For MA/MSc programs, internships are regulated by the respective program curricula. MA/MSc programs are exempt from the standard internship procedures and documentation requirements unless explicitly stated otherwise.

How to apply for internship:

Step 1:   Visit SCC and collect the necessary documents for Internship (see Application Requirements above);

Step 2:   Visit the relevant Academic Advisor for Internship for guidance and approval of the internship you want to do;

Step 3:   Fill out the Internship Application Form (if needed, students can also fill out the Turkish/Bosnian version of the Internship Application Form) and collect all the necessary signatures (Academic Advisor for Internship should sign first);

Step 4:   After completing your internship, fill out the Student Evaluation of Internship Experience and Internship Report form. Your internship company supervisor/employer needs to fill the Employer/Supervisor Internship Evaluation form;

Step 5:   After collecting all the completed and signed forms (Student Internship Application Form, Student Evaluation of Internship Experience Form, Student Internship Report and Employer/Supervisor Internship Evaluation Form), submit the hard copies to the Student and Career Center (SCC) and send the soft copies to scc@ius.edu.ba and CC IUS University Communications Office (UCO)/uco@ius.edu.ba (Turkish students should CC both UCO/uco@ius.edu.ba and IUS Istanbul Office/iusistanbul@ius.edu.ba and your Academic Advisor for Internship.