The AI MAINZ offers Erasmus+ internships for students of architecture and related disciplines who are interested in topics such as:

• Cultural heritage documentation

• Conservation and adaptive reuse

• Digital 3D reconstruction of architecture

• BIM applications in historical contexts

Internship participants will work within an interdisciplinary team and gain hands-on experience with innovative tools and platforms for 3D modeling, digital documentation, visualization, and planning in the built heritage environment.

Key Benefits

• Work on real-world, funded heritage and architecture projects

• Integration in research projects and educational courses, such as Digital Building Survey

• Eligible for 6-month IARP (Polish Chamber of Architects) acceptance of professional internship 

• Up to 3.000 € AI MAINZ financial support per internship

• Up to 3.000 € Erasmus+ funding per internship

Application process

• Upload of one page Motivation Letter, your CV and Portfolio as a PDF  (naming convention: Surname_Name.pdf) until November 10th 2025 under the following: https://seafile.rlp.net/u/d/f3071afe69c94af29ef5/.

•  Nominated students have to enroll as incoming students at the Hochschule Mainz **until November 15th 2025** via [online registration](https://www.service4mobility.com/europe/BewerbungServlet?sprache=en&identifier=MAINZ08&kz_bew_art=IN&kz_bew_pers=S&aust_prog=ALL). The enrollment cost for the academic year is ca. 350,00 €. In this case a room in the dormitory can be offered (ca. 350,00 €/month). The enrollment costs include a ticket for transport in the Rhein-Main-Region (bus, tram and train) for six months.

• For the EU funding students must apply through the ERASMUS+ Internship program at their home university.  All funding and insurance matters are handled in cooperation with the university’s Erasmus or international office. 

Requirements

• For non-EU students: a valid visa is required for the full internship duration

• Good working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as Blender and/or Rhino

• Familiarity with BIM tools, especially Graphisoft Archicad

• Good command of English (required); German is a plus but not mandatory

• Applicants must submit a CV and a portfolio showcasing relevant skills and experience