How to do an internship
A curricular internship allows you to gain practical experience at companies or institutions to enhance your education, make your first contact with the world of work and obtain credits (CFU).
Internship is an elective activity at your 2nd year. You may choose:
B1743 Museum Stage, Heritage Stage (1) (LM) - 6 CFU - 150 hours' internship
86238 Internship Abroad to Prepare for the Final Examination (6 CFU) (LM) -150 hours' internship
If you are enrolled in the 2nd year and your tuition fees are up to date, you may submit your internship request through SOL-Internship after having selected the internship in your study plan.
If you are enrolled in the 2nd year and your tuition fees are up to date, you can choose the Internship Abroad to Prepare for the Final Examination in your study plan, after agreeing on the thesis topic with your supervisor. When submitting the internship request on SOL-Internship, you must attach both your CV and the supervisor's approval email.
When you apply to SOL-Internship, select one of the following academic tutor for each type of internship:
If you choose the Internship Abroad to Prepare for the Final Examination, your academic tutor is your thesis supervisor.
The first step is to prepare an effective application, consisting of a CV and a cover letter. You may use the University's services and dedicated workshops. Please refer to the Job Placement website.
Make sure you have completed the mandatory training courses on Health and safety in the workplace (Module 1 and Module 2).
If you have completed the general training (Module 1) outside the University, you must request its verification by sending an email to sicurezza.formazione@unibo.it and copying to
Module 2 must be completed through the University’s training system. Certificates issued by other institutions are not accepted.
How to choose the right internship opportunity for you
Log in to SOL-Internship where you find:
In both cases, once the company has accepted your application, log back into SOL-Internship and:
The internship must be carried out in person. The Internship Committee may authorize a fully remote internship, depending on an evaluation of the overall project.
Please note that:
If you have already agreed an internship with an hosting institution, please follow these steps:
The internship must be carried out in person. The Internship Committee may authorize a fully remote internship after evaluating the overall project.
Please note that:
To carry out your internship within a University structure, you must:
The internship must be carried out in person. The Internship Committee may authorize a fully remote internship after evaluating the overall project.
Please, note that:
The internship cannot begin until the internship program has been signed by all parties involved and you have downloaded the attendance register
You can carry out an internship abroad by:
or
If you have carried out an extra-university activity and wish to have it recognized as an internship, please refer to the information available on the page "Recognition of extra-university activities in place of the internship
During the internship, you must comply with the obligations outlined in the internship program you have signed and fill out the attendance register.
If there are any changes to the agreed program (e.g., interruption or cancellation), you must notify the Internship Office by e-mail, copying both your academic tutor and the company supervisor.
Throughout the entire internship period, you will be covered by accident insurance and third-party liability insurance. For more information on the insurance coverage provided, please refer to the dedicated webpage.
If you need to travel to locations or facilities not included in the approved internship program, you must notify the Internship Office and your academic tutor in advance by e-mail. The academic tutor must authorize the travel. In your e-mail, please include the reason for the travel, date, time, and full address of the location (street name/number, city, etc.). Insurance coverage will be valid only after the academic tutor has granted authorization.
The internship must be recorded in AlmaEsami, as any other activity submitted in your study plan.
After completing the required internship hours, have the attendance register signed by the tutor from the host organization.
Then, log in to SOL-Internship and:
Once the documentation has been uploaded and the questionnaire completed, the Internship Office will verify the attendance register, the academic tutor will assess the final report and the internship.
In order to record the internship, you will book an exam date in AlmaEsami. The Museum stage, Heritage stage CFUs are recorded in Almaesami by prof. Andrea Gaucci.
Please note: If you are about to graduate, the internship must be recorded by the deadline for meeting the “Graduation eligibility requirements.” Therefore, you must upload all required documents to SOL-Internship at least 10 working days before that deadline.
