WEST UKRAINIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

 If you enjoy teamwork, creative challenges and learning outside the classroom, this is your chance!

Take part in a five-day Traineeship in Bratislava (35 hours) filled with learning, inspiration and new opportunities!

This unique internship is part of the Erasmus+ mobility project and offers students from Ukrainian universities an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience, develop their careers and explore life in Slovakia — with full support and at no cost.

PROGRAMME — HACKATHON FORMAT

This short-term internship is implemented in a hackathon format, during which you will:

• work in teams on real challenges in the field of international internships and career development;

• create your own innovations for solutions — from concept to prototype (campaign, tool or service);

• practise brainstorming and design thinking;

• develop presentation and pitching skills;

• meet employers and company representatives;

• enjoy teamwork, creativity and mentoring from industry professionals.

Programme dates: 14–18 July 2025
Venue: Bratislava, Slovakia

WHAT IS INCLUDED / WHAT YOU WILL GET
• travel grant to Bratislava (€275–€320 depending on distance)*;
• 4 nights in a hotel (double room)*;
• insurance for the duration of the internship*;
• daily allowance (up to €50/day)*;
• full support from our team throughout the programme;
• certificate of participation;
• chance to get a long-term internship or job.
FREE OF CHARGE – FULLY FUNDED BY THE ERASMUS+ PROGRAMME
* Expenses are covered by the Erasmus+ grant.

WHY JOIN / WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Identify real problems and develop solutions;

• Learn the basics of design thinking and teamwork;

• Create a simple prototype or service;

• Present your idea confidently to a jury or employer;

• Prepare for a career-focused job and get your dream job;

• Understand how international internships (Erasmus+) work.

WHO CAN APPLY (CRITERIA)

• Students of Ukrainian higher education institutions (undergraduate or graduate students, including final year students);

• Capable of travelling to Slovakia;

• Enrolled in a university that supports Erasmus+ mobility;

• Proficient in English at a level not lower than B2.

HOW TO APPLY

Register on the website (https://www.placementslovakia.com/login) as a student (if you already have an account, proceed to the next step).

2. Complete your profile, including the Erasmus section and your search preferences.

3. Once logged in, find the ‘Hack your future’ programme among the internships and submit your application.

4. In your application:

• describe why you want to participate in this programme (in the message);

• attach your current CV in English.

Application deadline: 30 June 2025

After registration, we will contact you for the next steps. Participation will be confirmed after approval by your Erasmus+ coordinator.

Places are limited – apply now!

Apply now and become part of something unique!