Internship
You are looking for an internship that offers more than just insights? At Audi you gain valuable practical experience, work on exciting tasks and contribute your knowledge and experience. You become part of a team that works on innovations every day and fosters an open culture. Whether it's technology, IT, design, or business – with us you can start your mandatory or voluntary internship flexibly in all areas of the company.
Find the right internship at Audi.
What to expect...
With our wide range of internship positions, you are sure to find one that suits your field of study.
As a fully-fledged team member you will be able to look behind the scenes, gaining insights into our workflows and understand how different process steps relate to each other. You will see what makes a successful team, how we achieve our goals together and experience the Audi culture first-hand.
We will guide you on your journey. Take the opportunity to learn more about different areas of the company and deepen your knowledge at various events.
Your benefits during the internship
Flexible Working Hours
At Audi, you’ll enjoy a 35-hour workweek and the flexibility to organize your schedule. Mobile working is also possible in coordination with your supervisor, provided your tasks allow it.
Guaranteed Compensation
You’ll receive a monthly salary for your internship—regardless of whether it’s a voluntary or mandatory internship.
Comprehensive Program
From day one, you’ll be immersed in the Audi world and well-connected: from welcome events and expert talks to study lunches. Our Students@Audi community offers support and networking opportunities.
Strong Team, Strong Brand
Collaboration, diverse perspectives, close and consistent guidance, and active involvement form the foundation. Together, you’ll work in an environment where innovation is encouraged by everyone.
Personal Growth
Free and personalized learning opportunities, learning plans, and both technical and cross-disciplinary content complete the package.
Health & Responsibility
Social responsibility is a big part of our culture—whether through sports activities, environmental initiatives, or the Audi Social Day, you’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment.
What you need...
You want to get started with us and work on groundbreaking concepts for the mobility of the future? Then ideally, you bring the following:
- Passion for innovation and mobility
- Curiosity and openness to new technologies, topics and trends
- Commitment, reliability and a great sense of responsibility
- Good academic performance – ideally in a relevant field
- 2–6 months of time to actively contribute
- Enrollment throughout the entire period (except for gap year)
- And most importantly: joy in collaboration
Start your internship at Audi now and experience how theory and practice complement each other perfectly!
What else you need to know...
We offer academic internships to all students who have two to six months available and are enrolled for the entire duration of the internship. Those in a gap year between a bachelor's and master's program can also complete an internship with us. International students need a valid residence permit at the start of the internship.
Apply for positions that best match your field of study and interests and fit your schedule. Upload your complete application documents in our job portal. You can specify your preferred start date in the online questionnaire and agree on it during the interview.
The internship at Audi can be a mandatory internship, a voluntary internship or a combination of both. The duration of an internship is two to six months.
You can apply for a thesis after completing your internship. Writing a thesis related to Audi while completing your internship is not possible.
Further information on theses
You have the opportunity to apply directly to our international locations for an internship. On our website, you find the global locations of the Audi Group.
Both mandatory and voluntary internships are compensated at the statutory minimum wage.
Your path to Audi – clear and transparent
This is how our application process works:
Why an Audi internship is the perfect start to your career
"What fascinated me most was seeing how an initial idea gradually turns into a digital experience that our customers later use in their car.”
Jiang Hongrui, Intern – Display Design, UX/UI
During my internship at Audi, I gained valuable insights into real-world concept development processes and contributed to projects from initial research and early concept ideation through to prototypes and presentations. What I find particularly exciting is the intersection of user needs, technical requirements, and Audi’s brand identity in the development of UX and HMI concepts.
From day one, I felt fully integrated into the team. I was able to work independently while always having the support and guidance I needed.
The internship has been especially valuable for my professional development, as it has allowed me to gain hands-on experience in the automotive industry and deepen my understanding of how design decisions are made within a complex organizational environment.
It showed me how exciting it is to create user-centered solutions and further strengthened my passion for UX and HMI design.
“What fascinated me most was seeing how digital technologies are applied directly in production.”
Nam Pham, Intern – Delivery Planning, Production Ingolstadt
As a computer science student, I’m especially passionate about the digitalization of production. My personal highlight was the AFIF project, which focused on autonomous driving within the factory environment. It was impressive to see how IT infrastructure, connectivity, and production work together to enable innovative applications directly on the factory floor.
During my internship, I contributed to real-world projects and aligned technical requirements with the responsible teams. The insights I gained into manufacturing processes, combined with the connection between technology and project work, were particularly valuable to me.
From day one, I was actively involved in projects, given responsibility, and encouraged to contribute my own ideas. The internship showed me how diverse and multifaceted digitalization in production can be. What stood out most was the cross-functional collaboration, which demonstrated the importance of open communication and diverse perspectives in successfully implementing innovative solutions.
“Working on innovative lighting technologies showed me how exciting it is to play an active role in shaping the future of mobility.”
Carina Huber, Intern – Lighting Function Predevelopment
During my internship in Lighting Function Predevelopment, I gained valuable insights into innovative technologies. One of the highlights was a nighttime test drive, where new lighting functions were evaluated directly in the car. Being able not only to observe these developments, but also to actively contribute to them, was especially rewarding for me.
The open collaboration, close mentorship, and regular exchange with colleagues and fellow students helped me quickly feel at home at Audi.
What I particularly appreciate is the strong sense of community among interns and the opportunity to gain insights into a wide range of areas. I was especially impressed by the tours of the wind tunnel, the production facilities, and the Audi Museum „museum mobile“, which gave me a deeper understanding of the company.
What Ingolstadt has to offer
Audi offers many leisure activities, but Ingolstadt, located in the heart of Bavaria, also provides exciting events and great places to visit.
Highlights at a glance:
- Located on the banks of the Danube: whether by bike or on foot, you’ll always find a nice route.
- Proximity to other cities: you can reach Munich, Regensburg, Nuremberg or Augsburg quickly and easily.
- Numerous destinations: take a day trip and discover the Bavarian forest, the Alps, and many beautiful lakes at any time of year.
- Enjoy your time in Ingolstadt: stroll through the historic old town and check out one of the numerous beer gardens.
- Experience our events: attend a wide variety of entertainment like city festivals, exhibitions and concerts.
Find out more about the city of Ingolstadt here.
What Neckarsulm has to offer
Audi and the Heilbronn-Franken region provide you with adventurous excursion with a great location in the north of Baden-Württemberg.
- Surrounded by vineyards: it is not only the wine that impresses with its tradition, but also the nature and cultural landscape, which invites you to go for walks, cycle tours and adventurous hikes.
- Close to the Neckar: No matter what time of year, the view of the Neckar is worth a visit to do sports or simply to relax.
- Visit the town of Neckarsulm: not only the historic old town centre invites you to linger, but also various restaurants and cafés as well as the surrounding `Besenwirtschaften´ ensure a varied stay.
- Immerse yourself in the history of the development of the bicycle through to motorbikes in the Zweirad- und NSU-Museum.
- Joint sporting events such as the Trollinger Marathon as well as entertaining wine festivals, fascinating events in the Audi Forum and much more will always give you something to experience.
- City trips throughout Baden- Württemberg: Discover the cities of Heilbronn, Heidelberg, Karlsruhe or Stuttgart not far from Neckarsulm, which are also promising excursion destinations.
