Student Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria – 2025 – 2026

The Ministry of Immigration and Integration is responsible for determining the rules for internships for foreigners in Denmark, including agricultural internships. The actual processing of applications and residence permits is handled by the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) under the Ministry’s authority.

Who Can Apply?

The internships are designed exclusively for students who meet the following criteria. 

  • Be a current student. You must be enrolled in an agricultural university or college in your home country and not yet graduated or during the internship period. This ensures that the internship remains a structured part of your academic development and complies with Danish regulations.
  • Strong English Skills – Mandatory Requirement. To succeed in this internship, you must be able to communicate confidently in speaking, listening, reading, and writing at minimum B1 level on the CEFR scale is required. This level ensures you can understand and communicate practical information clearly, take part in everyday conversations and work-related discussions, write about topics in your field with clarity, follow instructions and training without difficulty.
  • Proof of proficiency must be provided via an IELTS General Training certificate.
  • Study a relevant field. Your major should be in agriculture, animal science, agronomy, veterinary studies, horticulture, forestry, or a related discipline.
  • Be eligible for a Danish residence/work permit. You must be able to secure the appropriate permits through SIRI, Denmark’s immigration authority.
  • Be ready to commit full-time, Internships can last up to 18 months, so you should be prepared for a long-term, immersive experience.
  • Most internship hosts prefer candidates aged 18–25, applications from individuals up to 29 years old may be accepted in rare cases.

Field of Study Must Be Related To:

  • Agriculture
  • Animal husbandry & production (e.g., cow/swine production, breeding, management)
  • Agronomy
  • Veterinary studies
  • Equine studies
  • Horticulture
  • Forestry

Additional Requirements

  • Relevant experience (not mandatory but helpful): e.g., farm work, animal care, crop work, ag-tech projects. While not mandatory, having hands-on exposure to agricultural environments can strengthen your application and make you stand out to host farms.

Accepted EnglishTest

  • Only the IELTS General Training version is accepted
  • Minimum overall band score: 5.5

Letters from your school or university won’t count as proof.

🚗 International Driving License – Type B (Car)

  • Not Mandatory, But a Big Plus. While not required for every placement, holding a Type B international driving license can significantly increase your flexibility and appeal to host organizations.

✨What does our “ideal” intern look like?

  • Experience-Seeker Curious, eager to learn, and open to feedback. Ready to absorb every lesson like a sponge.
  • Culturally Aware Respectful and adaptable in new environments. Mature enough to embrace life outside your comfort zone.
  • Agriculture Enthusiast Genuinely interested in farming and rural life. Comfortable with hands-on, sometimes muddy and smelly, physical work.
  • Self-Starter Motivated and proactive—takes initiative without waiting for a prompt.
  • Team-Oriented & Fun-Loving Works well with others, keeps morale high, and brings humor and grace when things (inevitably) go sideways.
  • Fit & Resilient Physically capable and mentally coachable.

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