Business Internships in Bulgaria (Erasmus+ & International)
Business Internships in Bulgaria take place in Sofia and Plovdiv, alongside IT, Culture and Tourism teams. Intake runs from March to October. Business internships in Bulgaria include placements in finance, consulting, sales, HR, operations and international trade. Host companies range from boutique consultancies and startups to multinationals with regional headquarters.
Full-service business internships for Erasmus+ and institutional mobility in Bulgaria
Universities, VET providers and Erasmus+ coordinators use Piktalent as a single mobility partner for business internships. We run the institutional stack end-to-end — placement, programme administration, monitoring and on-site support — and integrate cleanly with your OLA workflow.
À la carte support services
Accommodation
Vetted housing close to the host company — apartments, residences or host families. Bundled into the package or booked à la carte.
Insurance
Health, accident and liability cover compliant with Erasmus+, visa and host-country requirements.
Visa & documentation
Guidance on visas, residence permits and host-country paperwork for non-EU and US-bound participants.
Language courses
Pre-departure and on-site language training in the local language to speed up workplace integration.
TEFL — Teach English Abroad
Accredited TEFL certification for individuals who want to teach English abroad — open enrolment, no internship required.
Internship job portal
Browse and apply directly to open business internship positions across Europe and the USA — updated weekly.
Business internships in Bulgaria: the facts
Local data coordinators and students check before confirming a business placement in Bulgaria.
Business Internships in Bulgaria are hosted mainly in Business, Finance and Startups. Working languages are Bulgarian / English, placements typically run from March to October, and interns budget around €360–530 per month including accommodation. Piktalent arranges the host company, housing, insurance and on-site support across Bulgaria.
- Local sectors hiring
- Business · Finance · Startups
- Working languages
- Bulgarian · English
- Typical duration
- 4 weeks – 6 months
- Placement season
- from March to October
- Partner cities
- 2
- Monthly intern budget
- €360–530
- Shared room
- €180–280
- Currency
- BGN
- Visa
- EU/EEA students need no visa
Why Bulgaria for a business placement
What makes Bulgaria specifically relevant for business interns — not a generic destination pitch.
EU member with improving infrastructure and business environment
Most affordable EU member state — Erasmus+ grants go furthest here
Growing IT outsourcing and tech sector, especially in Sofia
Rich cultural heritage and affordable tourism sector
Where business interns are placed in Bulgaria
Piktalent's host network in Bulgaria covers 3 sectors that absorb business interns.
Business Internships by city
Cities in Bulgaria where Piktalent currently offers business placements.
Mobility programmes for business internships in Bulgaria
Business Internships can be delivered through any of the Erasmus+ actions below — pick the one that matches your sending institution.
From the blog — Business & Bulgaria
FAQ — Business Internships in
Plan your business internship in Bulgaria
Send your sector, dates and group size — we'll reply with a tailored proposal within 48 hours.
Contact Piktalent