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Summer Semester 2027
AI MAINZ invites students of architecture to apply for a six-month Erasmus+ internship focused on:
· Cultural heritage documentation
· Preservation and adaptive reuse
· BIM applications in historical contexts
Interns will join an interdisciplinary team and gain hands-on experience with innovative tools for 3D modeling, digital documentation, visualization and planning in the built heritage environment.
For Lodz University of Technology students:
Upon successful completion, this internship can count toward the mandatory six-month placement in an architectural office during the summer semester, with eligibility for recognition by the Polish Chamber of Architects (IARP).
Key Benefits
· Contribute to real-world, funded heritage and architecture projects.
· Participate in research projects and educational courses, including Digital Building Survey.
· Complete a six-month internship eligible for IARP recognition.
· Opportunity to participate as a student assistant in the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme “Re-Sheltering German Ruined Castles”
· Receive up to € 3,000 in financial support from AI MAINZ per internship.
· Access up to € 3,000 in Erasmus+ funding per internship.
Application Process
Submit a one-page motivation letter, CV and portfolio, combined into a single PDF named Surname_Name.pdf, by 06.11.2026 through the application upload portal. (Upload-Link: https://seafile.rlp.net/u/d/a2f5eebc333c4520935e/)
Nominated students must register as incoming students at Hochschule Mainz by registration deadline 15.11.2026 using the online registration form.
The enrollment fee is approximately €350 for the academic year and includes a six-month public transport ticket for buses, trams and trains in the Rhein-Main region. A dormitory room may be offered to enrolled students at approximately €350 per month.
To obtain Erasmus+ funding, students must apply through the Erasmus+ traineeship program at their home university. Funding and insurance arrangements are coordinated with their university’s Erasmus or international office.
Requirements
· Good working knowledge of 3D modeling software, such as Blender and/or Rhino
· Familiarity with BIM tools, particularly Graphisoft Archicad
· Good command of English; German is an advantage but is not mandatory
· A CV and portfolio demonstrating relevant skills and experience
· For non-EU students, a valid visa covering the full internship period