
Build your international competence
International and multicultural competence is an essential part of the professional skills of every Humak graduate. We offer diverse opportunities to develop your international competence both at home and abroad. You can make your international competence visible by applying for the Global Talent Open Badge.
Why go international?
- Strengthen your competitiveness in the job market
- Build meaningful networks
- Develop your language skills
- Deepen your intercultural and communication skills
- Build your courage to act in new and different environments
- Learn to work in multicultural teams and workplaces
- Make new friends and gain new perspectives on everyday life
Going international offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally and develop your competence. International competence is a key and valued working life skill, and at Humak you can gain it in many ways — for example, by taking part in an international student exchange, a traineeship abroad, international projects, or multicultural learning experiences.
By going international, you invest in your own future. Experience gained during your studies can open doors to working life, strengthen your competitiveness in the job market, and bring new perspectives to your everyday life. You’ll also build meaningful networks both at home and abroad.
It’s worth planning your own goals for international competence already at the early stage of your studies — the sooner you start, the more opportunities open up for you.
How can you develop your international competence at Humak?

You have many opportunities to gain international experience even when going abroad is not possible or relevant for you at the moment. At-home internationalisation means developing international and intercultural competence at your home institution without physical mobility.
At Humak, we aim to ensure that all students have the opportunity to develop international skills and the competences required in a global working life, regardless of whether they go on a student exchange or internship abroad.
You can internationalise at home by, for example:
- Completing part of your studies on English-taught course implementations. For example, all common studies are also offered in English.
- Participating in foreign-language teaching offered by other universities of applied sciences.
- Getting to know Humak’s exchange students and international degree students. You can, for example, apply to become a tutor for international students.
- Participating in teaching given by international visiting lecturers.
- Completing your internship in a multicultural work environment.
- Taking part in organising events, such as BIP weeks, together with international partners.
- Participating in international research and development projects.
At Humak, you can complete part of your studies as an international student exchange abroad. There are several exchange destinations and programmes to choose from, so you can find the option that best suits your goals. Humak’s student exchanges take place through the Erasmus+ programme.
A period abroad offers a unique opportunity to learn in a new environment, develop your language skills, and gain international experience that is increasingly valued in working life. You will learn to navigate different cultures, build an international network, and grow in both confidence and professional competence. An exchange experience broadens your horizons and often remains one of the highlights of your entire studies.
Student exchange can be completed either as a long-term exchange (2–12 months) or a short-term exchange (5 days) by participating in a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP).
At Humak, you can complete your degree internship abroad. An internship abroad is an excellent opportunity to gain international experience, develop your language skills, and deepen your professional competence through practical work tasks. An international internship can improve your employment prospects, boost your confidence, and help clarify your career plans.
If you meet the Erasmus+ grant criteria and complete your compulsory degree internship abroad, you will receive a grant for your international internship.
Student Exchange
At Humak, you can complete part of your studies as an international student exchange and internship abroad. Here you’ll find information about student exchange opportunities, the application process, and practical arrangements.
Internship abroad
At Humak, you can complete the internship required for your degree abroad. Here you’ll find information about internship opportunities, the application process, and practical arrangements.
Global Talent Open Badge
Global Talent Open Badge (GTOB) is designed to acknowledge students’ exceptional international skills and competences. Learn more about the Badge here.