MIT Denmark
MIT Denmark
Bringing MIT and Denmark together for internships and research
 

Why mit denmark?

 
 

Sustainability, Innovation & Balance

There are many reasons why an internship in Denmark may be a valuable experience, for your professional as well as personal development. Denmark is internationally recognized for its leadership in industry and research in the fields of biotech, pharmaceuticals, IT and design, among others. It is a global front-runner in green technology and is innovating new ways to reach aggressive sustainability goals by investing in wind energy, biofuels, solar power, and other sustainable technologies.

Additionally, the culture of Denmark makes it a great place to live for a summer, a semester or forever! Flexible work hours and flat hierarchy are common, as is a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Need more convincing?

  • Denmark is consistently in the top 3 for happiest country

  • 9 out of 10 companies in Denmark do sustainable business

  • Best work/life balance among OECD countries

  • Named easiest place for business in Europe in 2019

  • Ranked among the world’s most innovative countries

  • Among the top three countries on the Quality of Life index

 
 

Part of MIT’s Pioneering international education program

For today's graduates of MIT, the ability to connect with, learn from and collaborate with people from different countries is essential. MISTI helps MIT students develop these practical intercultural skills through hands-on experience working alongside international colleagues. At graduation, MISTI students report a higher level of self-confidence and an improved ability to adapt to new situations and to communicate effectively with international peers.

MISTI believes that these critical intercultural, professional experiences must be accessible to all students. All MIT students – both undergraduate and graduate, from all courses – are encouraged to apply. Participating in the program is at a minimum cost-neutral for students, covering housing, flights, visa fees, food, and local transport.

 

APply

While the first step really is to hear about MIT Denmark, what starts the process is your application. You will need to submit application forms, a brief personal statement, your resume, a copy of your transcript or course list and a letter of recommendation from an MIT faculty member. Once your application is completed, you will interview with the Program Manager for MIT Denmark to discuss your academic interests, professional goals, and reasons for wanting to intern in Denmark.

Research & Match

Once accepted into MIT Denmark, you will work with the Program Manager to find hosts that would be a good fit for you. While the Program Manager will make some recommendations, this requires research on your part as well. Consider not just the type of host you want to work for (large/small company, research lab, startup, etc.) but also the types of projects you want to work on and the skills you want to gain from your internship. Together, you will decide a plan for reaching out and connecting with potential hosts.

Prepare

If you are offered and accept an internship, you are required to attend a training series designed to help you learn about and prepare to live and work in Denmark. These sessions include information on Danish culture, workplace etiquette, logistics, and health & safety.

GO!

After completing the training, you are ready to go to Denmark! While most students to for three months over the summer, longer-term internships are available year-round, including after graduation.

 If you have not yet been matched, you can view a listing of potential hosts using the button below. This it not meant to be an exhaustive list, but is a resource to identify potential alignment with existing host connections. In order to view this listing, you must be an MIT student with an active MIT Denmark application.