I am a student
Access the Employment Portal to consult our internship opportunities, where you will find offers from companies and institutions that collaborate with BAU. This portal will allow you to find out about and apply for the best opportunities to gain experience and complement your academic training.
Internships allow you to put into practice the knowledge acquired during your studies in a real professional environment. Throughout this experience, you will develop key skills such as teamwork, problem solving, creativity, adaptability and decision-making in real situations.
In addition, you will be constantly accompanied by a BAU academic tutor, who will guide you and resolve any doubts or difficulties, as well as by a tutor designated by the collaborating entity, who will be in charge of guiding you on a day-to-day basis and facilitating your integration into the professional team.
This experience will not only allow you to apply your knowledge, but also to gain confidence and better prepare you for your future career.
Types of internships
Curricular internships
How do they work?
Type of course:
They are part of the curriculum and may be mandatory or elective, depending on the program.
Personalized follow-up:
You will have the support of a BAU academic tutor (who coordinates your degree) and a tutor from the company or entity where you do the internship.
Duration:
The internship lasts 150 hours, with at least 5% dedicated to writing a final report.
Types of seats:
Offered by BAU: Published in the internship portal and academically validated.
Proposed by the student: Always with academic approval.
Additional support: (new for the 25/26 academic year)
Internships are accompanied by free and mandatory capsule trainings offered by BAU, designed to improve your employability and prepare you for job placement.
Functions of the academic tutor (BAU):
Ensure that the tasks comply with the training plan.
Track progress and provide guidance on the final report.
Coordinate with the company to ensure a good experience.
Evaluate the internship based on the report and the company tutor’s report.
Manage and report on any incident.
Functions of the company tutor:
To know the training program.
Follow up with the student on a daily basis and coordinate with BAU.
Issue the final internship report.
Academic recognition:
Internships for work experience. For more information, please consult the current academic regulations.
Extracurricular internships
Definition and duration
They are voluntary and are carried out during the course, but outside the curriculum.
Minimum duration: 65 hours (including memory).
They do not validate ECTS credits, but can be added to the European Diploma Supplement if requested.
Limit hours and period
The sum of curricular and extracurricular internships in the same academic year cannot exceed 900 hours.
They can be done at any time during the course.
How to get a place
BAU offers: Published in the internship portal and academically approved.
Student proposal: You may suggest a collaborating entity, with BAU’s prior approval.
Reasons for denial
Assignments not consistent with the curriculum.
Exceed the maximum number of hours per week of practice.
Incompatibility with classes or other academic activities.
Assignments linked to other subjects or to the TFG.
Failure to meet BAU regulatory criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between curricular and extracurricular internships?
The main difference between curricular and extracurricular internships lies in their academic nature.
Curricular internships are mandatory and are part of the curriculum. Their duration and timetable are defined by the academic program, and when they are completed, ECTS credits are obtained.
On the other hand, extracurricular internships are voluntary and are performed outside the curriculum. They do not validate ECTS credits, although they can be included in the European Diploma Supplement (SET) if requested. In addition, they have a more flexible schedule and can be carried out at any time during the course, as long as they have a minimum duration of 65 hours.
How many hours of internship can I do in total?
You can do a maximum of 900 hours per academic year, adding curricular internships (150h) and extracurricular internships.
When can I do the internship?
In the case of curricular internships, they must be carried out in the course and period foreseen by the study plan. Extracurricular internships, being voluntary, can be done at any time of the year, always with BAU’s approval.
How can I get an internship?
You can obtain an internship in two ways:
Through BAU: Consult the offers published in the internship portal and request a place approved by the academic area.
On your own initiative: You can propose a company or entity where you want to do the internship, as long as it has BAU’s approval.
Can you reject my internship proposal?
Yes, BAU may reject your internship proposal if it does not meet the academic requirements. This may occur if:
- The tasks or competencies are not consistent with the curriculum.
The limit of allowed weekly hours is exceeded. - It is incompatible with your classes or academic activities.
- The tasks are already linked to other subjects.
- The proposal does not meet the university’s regulatory criteria.
How are curricular internships evaluated?
The curricular internships are evaluated as follows:
Academic evaluation: BAU’s academic tutor evaluates the internship based on the final report that the student must prepare and on the report of the tutor of the company or entity.
Fulfillment of the training plan: It is taken into account whether the student has fulfilled the tasks and competencies foreseen in the training project.
Can I recognize professional experience as a curricular internship?
Yes, the requirements must be consulted in the academic regulations.
Are extracurricular internships recognized with credits?
No, but they can be included in the European Diploma Supplement (SET) if requested.
Do you have any doubts?
Contact the job placement department.