We invite German-speaking university students between their bachelor’s and master’s to join our gap year program to gain valuable work experience. Instead of choosing between internships in different industries, you’ll have the opportunity to explore several within a year.
Experience four internationally renowned organizations
In one year, you’ll complete an exclusive 11-week internship at four companies. The most exciting part of our program is that you can secure a spot in all four companies with one application:
Allianz: As part of the leading insurers & asset managers, you’ll be involved in board-related, strategic transformations.
Bain & Company: As a leading global consultancy, Bain offers exciting tasks and early responsibility working on a broad range of client projects.
Deutsche Telekom: This in-house consulting unit shares how to help shape the transformation of Europe’s leading telecommunications provider, driving digitization at a global level.
FC Bayern Munich: As the world’s largest football club, FC Bayern offers the opportunity to work in Strategy & Business Development on a wide range of topics – from sports-related projects to fundamental business challenges.
Prepare yourself optimally for your master’s degree and career
How to apply for this program
We are looking for outstanding German-speaking university students of all fields who are about to graduate with a Bachelor's degree, and plan to take up a master's course in the following year.
Apply in 2026
The application deadline for the Gap Year Program 2026 has already passed. You can expect to hear back from us regarding your application by end of January 2026. The application phase for the Gap Year Program 2027 will start in fall 2026.
When applying please make sure to include all of the following documents and address your application to Karolin Bednorz:
CV, cover letter,
high school graduation diploma,
university certificates,
and any letters of reference from former jobs, if applicable.
Please indicate your preferred office location(s) in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland. We only consider exhaustive applications, so make sure to apply accordingly.
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