Erasmus+ Internships in
Internships in Switzerland — Erasmus+ Mobility Programmes
Switzerland's world-leading pharma, finance, and hospitality sectors offer premium Erasmus+ placements in one of the world's wealthiest economies.
60+
Partner companies
85+
Students placed
5+
Cities covered
97%
Satisfaction rate
Erasmus+ internships in Switzerland — at a glance
Switzerland is a non-EU country with bilateral agreements; Erasmus+ placements happen via the Swiss-European Mobility Programme (SEMP) and bilateral institutional agreements rather than direct Erasmus+ funding. Piktalent organises placements in banking (Zurich), international organisations and humanitarian aid (Geneva), pharma (Basel), and watchmaking (Lausanne, Bern). Salaries and stipends are common.
- Currency
- Swiss franc (CHF)
- Working language
- English + German/French/Italian
- EU status
- Non-EU (bilateral / SEMP)
- Best months
- April–October
- Avg accommodation
- €1,000–1,600/month
- Time zone
- CET (UTC+1)
What's Included in Switzerland Programmes
Every mobility programme in Switzerland includes comprehensive support services — so your institution can focus on the educational dimension.
Host company matching based on participant profile and learning objectives
Accommodation arrangement in vetted, safe locations near the workplace
Travel insurance and liability coverage for the full mobility period
Airport transfers and local orientation upon arrival
24/7 emergency support line throughout the placement
Cultural and professional mentoring during the programme
Administrative support: agreements, certificates, Europass documentation
Mid-term and final evaluation reports for the sending institution
Erasmus+ mobility programmes we run in Switzerland
Piktalent delivers every major Erasmus+ mobility programme type in Switzerland. Pick the format that fits your accreditation and budget — we handle matching, logistics, compliance and reporting end-to-end.
À la carte support services across Switzerland
Accommodation
Vetted housing close to the host company across Switzerland — 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 across Switzerland.
TEFL — Teach English Abroad
Accredited TEFL certification — open enrolment, no internship required.
Internship job portal
Browse and apply directly to open internship positions across Switzerland and across Europe & the USA.
Why Choose Switzerland for Erasmus+ Mobility?
Switzerland offers premium professional experiences in globally recognised industries — from Swiss banking to the world's top hotel schools.
Home to Novartis, Roche, Nestlé, and UBS — global industry leaders
World-renowned hospitality sector with the original hotel management schools
Multilingual environment (German, French, Italian, English)
Extremely high quality of life and professional standards
Geneva hosts UN, WHO, Red Cross, and major international organisations
EFTA member participating in Erasmus+ programme
Did You Know? — Switzerland
Interesting facts about Switzerland that make it a unique mobility destination.
Hospitality birthplace
Switzerland invented modern hotel management — the first hotel school was founded in Lausanne in 1893.
Pharma valley
Basel's 'Pharma Valley' hosts Novartis and Roche — two of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies.
Precision engineering
Swiss watchmaking is a symbol of precision engineering — a tradition that influences all Swiss industry.
Alpine innovation
CERN, the world's largest particle physics lab, is located near Geneva — where the World Wide Web was invented.
Cities & Regions in Switzerland
We work with verified host companies across Switzerland. Each city offers distinct sector strengths and professional environments.
Professional Sectors in Switzerland
Our company network in Switzerland covers these key professional sectors, matched to participants' fields of study.
Pharma & Biotech
Pharmaceutical R&D, clinical research, and biotech
Finance & Banking
Private banking, asset management, and fintech
Hospitality & Tourism
Luxury hotels, ski resorts, and Swiss hospitality tradition
International Affairs
UN, WHO, ICRC, and international organisations
Internships in Switzerland by field
Each field links to a country-level page listing the cities where Piktalent currently delivers placements.
Browse worldwide (Europe + USA): IT internships in Europe & the USA
Frequently Asked Questions — Switzerland
Common questions from institutions planning Erasmus+ mobility in Switzerland.
Related Resources
Guides and articles to help you plan and execute mobility programmes.
Ready to Organise Mobility in Switzerland?
Contact our team to discuss your mobility programme requirements in Switzerland. We'll prepare a custom proposal based on your participants, sectors, and timeline.