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

Scenic river view of Königstein Fortress, Königstein, Saxony. Photo taken by Jianing Zhao '20

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. 

The application cycle for the summer of 2025 is now closed. Applications for the summer of 2026 will open in September. We look forward to seeing you then!

Please contact the Summer Work Program via swp@princeton.edu if you need to submit or re-submit the SWP 2025 application form.

For detailed information regarding dates and deadlines, please visit our FAQ page.

 

 

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Our Internships Offer:

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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 How to Apply page.

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Useful Links

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Tourist Tram, Quedlinburg, Saxony-Anhalt. Photo – Jianing Zhao ‘20

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Contact

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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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