Answers to common questions about applying for an internship through FUF

Do I have to complete 30 credits of internship to apply?

Yes, for the majority of places, a 30-credit internship course is required, or alternatively 20 weeks of work experience through YH or the Swedish Public Employment Service. 15 credits are only sufficient for places that offer a 10-week internship.

Do I have to be a member of FUF to apply for an internship? And how do I become a member in that case?

Yes, you must be a member of FUF to apply for an internship through us. You can become a member here!

Is it a paid internship?

No, all internships in FUF's internship program are unpaid, which is why it is a requirement that you do the internship as part of your studies or through the Swedish Public Employment Service.

Do I have to be CSN eligible to apply?

No, it is not a requirement that you receive CSN during the internship. However, it is important that you can support yourself during the internship as all of our internships are unpaid.

Do I send an application to all places?

Yes, you only submit one application and are then matched against all positions. In the application form, you can list the positions you would like to be matched against. We will take your wishes into account as much as we can. However, in your CV and in the selection questions, you do not mention any specific internship position.

Is it enough that I have certain experiences/competences in the form and not in my CV?

No! Everything you write in the form must also be included in your CV and in the selection questions. Only we at FUF have access to the form - while the internships only have access to your CV and the answers to the selection questions.

Should I write my application in English or Swedish?

It depends on whether you only want to be matched against ads written in Swedish. If you want a chance to be matched against all places (including those that have written their ads in English), you should write in English.

When will I find out if I will be matched with an internship?

It varies. A first selection is often made within three weeks of the application deadline. However, the recruitment process continues for a few more weeks until all positions have been filled. Keep an eye on your inbox (including spam) regularly during this time.

Can I apply for an internship through you even though I have not yet been admitted to the internship course I applied for?

Yes, you can apply even if you haven't been notified yet. A large proportion of the applicants apply for independent internship courses. Tip is to apply for courses that have no "ceiling" for the number of participants in the course to increase the chance of being accepted.

Is the practice in Sweden or abroad?

All internships we offer are in Sweden, but all work with issues related to global sustainable development.

Do I have to be fluent in Swedish to apply? 

No, you do not need to be fluent in Swedish.

Didn't find the answer to your question here? Contact the program manager via praktik@fuf.se