Italian arts-management student spent 4 months at the Mark Rothko Art Centre
Result: Co-curated a temporary exhibition; cited as a portfolio anchor for graduate applications
π±π» Latvia
Erasmus+ Internships and Mobility Programs in Daugavpils
Piktalent organises Erasmus+ internships and mobility programs in Daugavpils, Latvia for higher-education institutions, VET providers and individual students. Each placement includes a vetted host company, accommodation, insurance and on-site coordination. Daugavpils is Latvia's second city and a culturally distinctive Latgale capital β historically Russian and Polish-speaking β with Piktalent placements across light manufacturing, hospitality and a small but growing creative-industries scene anchored by the Mark Rothko Art Centre.
In short
- Location
- Daugavpils, Latvia
- Programmes
- Erasmus+ KA131, KA171, VET, HEI, BIP, job shadowing
- Duration
- 2 weeks β 12 months
- Includes
- Placement, accommodation, insurance, 24/7 support
Cost of living for interns in Daugavpils
Low costTypical monthly intern budget in Daugavpils based on Piktalent-arranged shared accommodation. Figures are indicative and updated against current placements; Final pricing is confirmed with your proposal.
- Room
- β¬170β300/mo
- Daily expenses
- β¬220β320/mo
- Total monthly
- β¬390β620/mo
- Erasmus+ grant
- Erasmus+ grant fully covers monthly cost of living for most participants.
What Piktalent delivers in Daugavpils
Every mobility programme in Daugavpils is fully managed end-to-end β so coordinators at sending institutions can focus on academic outcomes while we handle logistics, compliance and on-the-ground support.
Accommodation
Vetted, safe housing in Daugavpils within commuting distance of the workplace β typically shared apartments or student residences.
Insurance
Travel and liability insurance covering the full mobility period, aligned with Erasmus+ requirements.
24/7 support
Local coordination team in Daugavpils plus a 24/7 emergency line throughout the placement.
Host company matching
Placement matched to the participant's field of study and learning objectives across our Daugavpils host network.
Mentoring & orientation
Airport transfer, city orientation and weekly check-ins with the on-site coordinator in Daugavpils.
Documentation
Learning agreements, mid-term and final reports, Europass certificates and all paperwork required by the sending institution.
Mobility programmes
Erasmus+ mobility programmes we run in Daugavpils
Piktalent delivers every major Erasmus+ mobility programme type in Daugavpils β for institutions sending interns to Latvia. Pick the format that fits your accreditation and budget; we handle the rest.
Also available to individual students
Γ la carte support services in Daugavpils
Accommodation
Vetted housing close to the host company in Daugavpils β apartments, residences or host families.
Insurance
Health, accident and liability cover compliant with Erasmus+ and host-country requirements.
Visa & documentation
Guidance on visas, residence permits and host-country paperwork for non-EU participants.
Language courses
Pre-departure and on-site language training to speed up workplace integration in Daugavpils.
TEFL β Teach English Abroad
Accredited TEFL certification β open enrolment, no internship required.
Internship job portal
Browse and apply directly to open internship positions in Daugavpils and across Europe & the USA.
Why Daugavpils for internships and mobility programs
Daugavpils' working culture is calm, multilingual and shaped by the Latgale region's distinct identity within Latvia. International interns typically live in central districts within walking distance of the Daugava river. The scale is intimate (population ~80,000), making the Erasmus+ community small but tight-knit. Weekends fill with day trips to Riga (3h by train), the Latgale lakes or across the border to Vilnius.
Economy
Daugavpils is a key economic hub in Latvia, attracting international companies and offering an internship market that spans early-stage startups, established SMEs and multinational employers.
Key sectors
Active host-company sectors in Daugavpils: industry, education, business. Each Erasmus+ internship is matched to the participant's field of study.
International environment
English is the working language in most international placements in Daugavpils. Teams are typically multinational, and incoming Erasmus+ participants integrate alongside an established alumni network.
Mark Rothko Art Centre β Rothko's birthplace; major contemporary-art venue
Multilingual environment (Latvian, Russian, Polish) β distinctive cross-cultural exposure
Lower costs than Riga β among the cheapest internship destinations in the EU
Daugavpils University β modest but engaged international student community
Working Latvian or Russian useful; English in modern services and hospitality
Strategic position near Lithuanian and Belarusian borders
Available internship fields in Daugavpils
Piktalent offers Erasmus+ internships in Daugavpils across the fields below. Each link opens a dedicated page with host-company examples, durations and learning outcomes.
How an Erasmus+ internship in Daugavpils works
Four steps from first brief to final report. Plan twelve weeks of lead time for a quality mobility programme in Daugavpils.
- 1
Brief & matching
Share participant profiles, dates and target field. Piktalent matches each intern to a vetted host company in Daugavpils.
- 2
Learning Agreement & paperwork
We co-sign the Erasmus+ Learning Agreement, issue insurance and confirm the mobility programme details with the sending institution.
- 3
Pre-arrival & accommodation
Vetted accommodation in Daugavpils is booked before arrival; pre-departure briefing covers culture, transport and emergency contacts.
- 4
On-site support & reporting
Local team in Daugavpils runs check-ins, monitors the internship and delivers final reports plus Europass Mobility documents.
Internship examples in Daugavpils
Recent placements managed by Piktalent in Daugavpils.
Who is Daugavpils best for?
Daugavpils works particularly well for the participant profiles below. If your sending institution matches one of these, we typically have host capacity within 2β4 weeks.
- 1HEI students in arts management, contemporary art or museum studies
- 2Slavic-languages and Eastern-European-studies students
- 3Erasmus+ participants seeking maximum grant value in a culturally distinctive setting
- 4Hospitality and small-business management students
Frequently asked questions about internships in Daugavpils
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Related cities by sector
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Plan your internship program in Daugavpils
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