Italian biomedical student spent 5 months at a Coimbra health-tech firm
Result: Contributed to a clinical-data platform; received a graduate-research invitation
π΅πΉ Portugal
Erasmus+ Internships and Mobility Programs in Coimbra
Piktalent organises Erasmus+ internships and mobility programs in Coimbra, Portugal for higher-education institutions, VET providers and individual students. Each placement includes a vetted host company, accommodation, insurance and on-site coordination. Coimbra is Portugal's historic university city β home to one of the world's oldest universities (1290) β and a quietly significant biomedical-research and ICT cluster, with Piktalent placements across health-tech, academic research and a famously student-driven cultural scene.
In short
- Location
- Coimbra, Portugal
- 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 Coimbra
Low costTypical monthly intern budget in Coimbra based on Piktalent-arranged shared accommodation. Figures are indicative and updated against current placements; Final pricing is confirmed with your proposal.
- Room
- β¬220β380/mo
- Daily expenses
- β¬240β340/mo
- Total monthly
- β¬460β720/mo
- Erasmus+ grant
- Erasmus+ grant generally covers the full cost of living.
What Piktalent delivers in Coimbra
Every mobility programme in Coimbra 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 Coimbra 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 Coimbra 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 Coimbra host network.
Mentoring & orientation
Airport transfer, city orientation and weekly check-ins with the on-site coordinator in Coimbra.
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 Coimbra
Piktalent delivers every major Erasmus+ mobility programme type in Coimbra β for institutions sending interns to Portugal. Pick the format that fits your accreditation and budget; we handle the rest.
Also available to individual students
Γ la carte support services in Coimbra
Accommodation
Vetted housing close to the host company in Coimbra 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 Coimbra.
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 Coimbra and across Europe & the USA.
Why Coimbra for internships and mobility programs
Coimbra's working culture is academic, research-driven and shaped by 700 years of student tradition β from the black capes worn by university students to the Queima das Fitas graduation festival. International interns typically live in Baixa or SΓ© Nova, within walking distance of the historic Alta. Costs are markedly lower than Lisbon or Porto, and the small-city scale makes professional integration unusually fast.
Economy
Coimbra is a key economic hub in Portugal, 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 Coimbra: education, research, healthcare. Each Erasmus+ internship is matched to the participant's field of study.
International environment
English is the working language in most international placements in Coimbra. Teams are typically multinational, and incoming Erasmus+ participants integrate alongside an established alumni network.
Universidade de Coimbra β UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Europe's oldest universities
Major biomedical-research cluster (Coimbra Health Cluster, ABIMOTA biotech)
Strong ICT and software industry (Critical Software, WIT Software)
Iconic Fado de Coimbra musical tradition β distinctive student culture
Working Portuguese useful; English standard in research and ICT
Central location β 90 minutes by train from Lisbon and 1h from Porto
Available internship fields in Coimbra
Piktalent offers Erasmus+ internships in Coimbra across the fields below. Each link opens a dedicated page with host-company examples, durations and learning outcomes.
How an Erasmus+ internship in Coimbra works
Four steps from first brief to final report. Plan twelve weeks of lead time for a quality mobility programme in Coimbra.
- 1
Brief & matching
Share participant profiles, dates and target field. Piktalent matches each intern to a vetted host company in Coimbra.
- 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 Coimbra is booked before arrival; pre-departure briefing covers culture, transport and emergency contacts.
- 4
On-site support & reporting
Local team in Coimbra runs check-ins, monitors the internship and delivers final reports plus Europass Mobility documents.
Internship examples in Coimbra
Recent placements managed by Piktalent in Coimbra.
Who is Coimbra best for?
Coimbra 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 biomedical research, health-tech or pharmaceutical sciences
- 2Software-engineering and ICT students linked to academic research
- 3Erasmus+ participants drawn to historic university cities
- 4Music, performing-arts and humanities students
Frequently asked questions about internships in Coimbra
Other cities in Portugal
Compare Coimbra with other Piktalent destinations in Portugal.
Related cities by sector
Other Piktalent destinations with overlapping host-company sectors to Coimbra β useful when comparing cost, language and lead time across the same field.
From the blog β Coimbra & Portugal
Plan your internship program in Coimbra
Tell us your sector, dates and group size β we'll send a tailored proposal for Coimbra within 48 hours.