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For mandatory internships being part of the CEMS study program, EU 2 and Non-EU/EFTA students may obtain a work permit for the limited period of the internship with the confirmation of the university that such is mandatory. Further information: For further information please check the “Overview of Work Permit Regulation in Switzerland” on www.csc.unisg.ch “Services for International Students”. Requested documents: The application process is usually initiated by the employer submitting the necessary application documents to the competent authority in the canton of residence or work of the applicant. The documents required for the application are determined by the competent authority and usually include: a copy of the employment contract (salary and working conditions have to be in line with country and industry standards), a passport photograph, a copy of the passport (and the residence permit), CV and diplomas of the applicant, confirmation of the university that the internship is mandatory.
Company support: The interest of companies to offer international students an internship varies from company to company and depends on their business model and internal guidelines. Another factor is whether they are prepared to take the extra effort to go through the work permit application process. For graduates: Internships in Switzerland after graduation are possible for EU 25/EFTA nationals. Non-EU/EFTA nationals from Argentina, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Philippines, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Tunisia, Ukraine and USA can apply for a trainee position under the Trainee Programme Agreement Switzerland has signed with these countries (see also www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/arbeit/berufspraktikum.html).
CEMS Internship Guide 2016 / 2017
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