BACHELOR'S DEGREE: External Internship

These regulations apply to all CETT services hosting EUHT CETT UB students for internships.

Internship participants include:

• Students enrolled in any official degree program offered by EUHT CETT UB.
• Students from other Spanish universities participating in national mobility programs or existing agreements.
• International students enrolled through programs that facilitate academic ties with the University of Barcelona (UB).
• Students pursuing UB's proprietary or postgraduate degrees, except those enrolled in courses with less than 15 ECTS credits.

There are two modalities of internships:

1. Curricular internships: These are mandatory or elective subjects and academic activities included in the study plan of the official university degree or proprietary degree where applicable.
2. Extracurricular internships: These are voluntary academic activities not included in the study plan, carried out during the student's training period and they have a minimum duration of 150 hours. These activities must be reflected in the European Diploma Supplement, as provided by the applicable regulations.

Priority must be given to students undertaking curricular internships over those pursuing extracurricular internships.

To undertake internships, students must meet the following requirements:

For curricular internships:

• Be enrolled in the corresponding subject within their program of study.
• Not have any employment relationship with the company or institution where they will intern, except in duly justified cases assessed and approved by the Career Services manager. If authorized, the internship must take place outside working hours.

For extracurricular internships:

• Be enrolled in a program of study. In the case of undergraduate degrees, students must have completed at least 50% of their credits. Exceptions can be made under the following conditions:
  • The exception must be justified by the undergraduate program director (or the director for postgraduate and master’s programs).
  • The Career Services manager must authorize the exception based on established criteria and after evaluating the justification.
  • A signed copy of the authorization from Career Services must be included with the internship agreement.

Internship schedules must be established according to their characteristics and the availability of the company or institution where they are carried out.

Curricular internships will have the duration and schedules indicated in the subject's teaching plan. They have a maximum extension equivalent to 25% of the credits of the undergraduate degree, except for degrees that, due to European Union law, must have a different percentage and should preferably be offered in the second half of the study plan.

This rule excludes degrees that include a dual mention, whose extension ranges between 20% and 40% of the credits of the undergraduate degrees, in accordance with Article 14.5 of Royal Decree 822/2021, of September 28, which establishes the organization of university studies and the quality assurance procedure.

Regarding the curricular internship credits of master's degrees, they are limited to a maximum of one-third of the total credit load of the study plan, in accordance with Article 17.3 of Royal Decree 822/2021.

Extracurricular internships have the same maximum limitations as curricular internships, both for undergraduate and official master's degrees, and must have a minimum duration of 150 hours.

If a student has taken medical leave during the internship period, the center may authorize an extension of this period or the initial schedule based on the total number of hours not completed. In this case, the student must present a medical certificate.

Extracurricular internships must be carried out within the academic period covered by the enrollment. Under no circumstances can they be conducted after the official academic year of the UB and the center has ended.

EUHT CETT UB must ensure the proper development and monitoring of the student's academic activities.

The internship offers and placements are disseminated and managed through the CETT Virtual Campus. Both the entities and the students of EUHT CETT UB can access it to carry out the processes related to internships.

Students of EUHT CETT UB can access the internship offers and apply for them in accordance with the established criteria.

The Center must establish the criteria for the assignment and allocation of internships. Additionally, for each student and training project, a professor must be assigned as a tutor, following the procedures of each degree program

The completion of internships requires the prior signing of an educational cooperation agreement, which serves as the regulatory framework for the relationship between the student, the host company or institution, and EUHT CETT UB.

The agreement must comply with the following requirements:

• The agreement must be signed by the EUHT CETT UB Manager, on behalf of the rector of UB, and the legal representative of the company or institution, or their delegate.
• Internships conducted within CETT structures must be signed by CETT's General Manager
• The agreement must be formalized before the student begins their internship at the host company or institution.
• A single agreement may be signed with a company or institution, including as many training projects as agreed, or individual agreements can be signed for each training project.
• The agreement must include the training project as an annex. This project must be individualized (one for each student) and signed by the company or institution, EUHT CETT UB, and the student.
• Companies and institutions hosting interns must guarantee the students' safety and health in relation to the tasks outlined in the training project.
• Companies and institutions will not, under any circumstances, receive financial compensation for their participation in the internship program.

The agreement must include the following essential terms:

1. The training project to be carried out by the student.
2. The student’s permission regime.
3. Accident and civil liability insurance coverage for the student.
4. Personal data protection regulations.
5. Financial aspects.
6. The conflict resolution system.
7. Terms of recognition by the University for the work done by the company or institution tutors.
8. The agreement's validity period and grounds for early termination.
9. The internship period and grounds for early termination.

In addition to these provisions, companies or institutions and UB centers may establish other agreements through mutual consent.

As a general rule, the internship agreement is valid for one academic year or the subscribed period, with a maximum limit of four years. It may be expressly extended for a maximum period of four additional years.

The agreement may be terminated early under the following circumstances:

1. Early termination of the training project annexed to the agreement.
2. Mutual consent of the parties, expressed in writing.
3. A complaint by one of the parties, expressed in writing.
4. Impossibility of fulfilling the agreement.
5. Other reasons provided by current legislation.

Due to the EUHT CETT UB's need to organize internships well in advance to ensure students have a training project aligned with their education, especially regarding curricular internships, any complaint from the company or institution must be made well in advance of the internship start date, unless force majeure prevents this.

In all cases, the early termination of the agreement nullifies any training project underway at the company or institution.

The internship training project is an individual document for the student, annexed to the educational cooperation agreement, detailing the content and characteristics of the internship work plan to be carried out at the company or institution. The content must be defined to ensure a direct relationship between the competencies acquired during the internship and the academic studies pursued.

UB centers and companies or institutions hosting interns must formalize the training project in accordance with the model annexed to these regulations.

The training project must be developed based on principles of inclusion, equal opportunities, non-discrimination, and universal accessibility. EUHT CETT UB provides the human, material, and technological resources within its reach to ensure equal opportunities, with particular dedication to facilitating internship access for students with disabilities.

The training project must specify the educational objectives and activities to be undertaken by the interns. The objectives should be defined with the desired competencies in mind.

The training project must include the following information:

1. Total number of internship hours.
2. Daily internship hours.
3. Internship schedule.
4. Internship period.
5. Postal address of the host company or institution.
6. Name of the department or functional area where the internship takes place.
7. Description of the tasks the student will undertake.
8. Description of the specific competencies related to the degree that the student must develop.
9. Description of the transversal, general, or key competencies the student must develop.

The duration of the internship is as indicated in the training project, according to the start and end dates agreed by both parties.

The internship period may be terminated early on an extraordinary basis at the initiative of:

• The company or institution The tutor must prepare a report for EUHT CETT UB explaining the reasons justifying the early termination and its temporal effects.
• The student, who must inform EUHT CETT UB of the reasons justifying the termination
• The EUHT CETT UB, when it considers with justification that the student or the company or institution is in breach of any of the clauses of the agreement, the internship pacts or agreements, or the Internship Regulations, or the educational purpose of the internship. EUHT CETT UB must notify the company or institution of this, and must also inform of its temporal effects.

The following are causes for early termination of the training project:

• The early termination of the agreement to which it is attached.
• The agreement of both parties, expressed in writing
• The complaint of one of the parties, expressed in writing
• The impossibility of fulfilling the training project
• Other causes provided for in current legislation

Participation in external academic internships involves inclusion in the general Social Security system in the terms provided in the "Economic Aspects" section of this regulation.

The internship agreement may stipulate that the company or institution provides remuneration to the student, as determined, in the form of a grant or study aid. Additionally, the agreement may establish other contributions to the center to finance the management of the internship project.

In the case of extracurricular internships, they must always be remunerated. Therefore, the obligation to register and deregister with Social Security lies with the company, institution, or entity and must comply with the provisions of Additional Provision 52 of the revised text of the General Social Security Law, approved by Royal Legislative Decree 8/2015, of October 30, effective from January 1, 2024.

In the case of curricular internships, they may or may not be remunerated. Therefore, the obligation to register and deregister with Social Security will be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Additional Provision 52 of the revised text of the General Social Security Law, approved by Royal Legislative Decree 8/2015, of October 30, effective from January 1, 2024. If they are remunerated, the obligation to register and deregister with Social Security lies with the company, institution, or entity. 

Rights of Students in Internships:

• Be supervised during the internship period by a professor from EUHT CETT UB and a professional from the company or institution where the internship takes place, to develop their training project.
• Be evaluated by the institution and complete all mandatory assessments and activities.
• Obtain a report from the company or institution where the internship was conducted, explicitly detailing the activities performed, the duration, and, if applicable, the performance.
• Receive financial aid or a grant, if stipulated, as determined by the company or institution and agreed upon by both parties.
• Enjoy intellectual and industrial property rights under the terms established by the relevant legislation.
• Receive information on workplace safety and risk prevention regulations from the company or institution where the internship takes place.
• Fulfill academic and training activities while enjoying the following permissions, provided the absence is communicated in advance to the company or institution, in accordance with Article 11.2:
  • Exam leave, whether for final or partial exams.
  • Tutoring leave: Students may take the necessary time for tutoring sessions.
  • Leave for mandatory academic activities or university representation and participation.
  • Medical leave: Students may take the necessary time for medical appointments.
  • Sick leave: Students are entitled to between 10% and 15% of the total internship hours as sick leave. In this case, they may extend the internship period or hours to make up for the time missed, provided a medical certificate is submitted.
  • Other justified leave, mutually agreed upon between the company or institution and EUHT CETT UB.
• For students with disabilities, access to necessary resources for supervision, information, evaluation, and development of internships on equal terms.
• For students with disabilities, reconcile internships with activities or situations related to their disability.
• Benefit from accident insurance during the internship period, in accordance with the mandatory school insurance policy. For students over 28 years of age, voluntary insurance must be managed by the student. For civil liability, UB has a policy covering third-party damages resulting from the internship.
• Enjoy personal data protection rights derived from the internship conducted at the company or institution.
• Receive documentation related to the internship.
• Enjoy the rights established in the UB Statute and its regulations, as well as those outlined in the Student Statute.

Responsibilities of Students in Internships:

• Adhere to current internship regulations.
• Understand and follow the work plan as directed by the company or institution tutor, under the supervision of the academic tutor.
• Maintain contact with the academic tutor throughout the internship and inform them of any incidents.
• Join the company or institution on the agreed-upon date, comply with the scheduled hours, and respect the rules of operation, safety, and risk prevention.
• Develop the training project diligently and carry out the activities agreed upon with the company or institution, in accordance with the project.
• Prepare and submit the final internship report to the academic tutor, as well as any other required documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding internal information from the company or institution and refrain from using data obtained during the internship without express authorization from the collaborating entity and EUHT CETT UB.
• Demonstrate respectful behavior towards the policies of the company or institution at all times, safeguarding the reputation of EUHT CETT UB.
• Respect all obligations established in the UB Statute, its regulations, and the Student Statute.
• Notify the company or institution in advance of participation in any activity covered by the permissions regime.

To carry out the internships, students are assigned a tutor from the collaborating company or institution and an academic tutor from EUHT CETT UB.

The tutor from the collaborating company or institution must be a professional affiliated with and designated by the company or institution. This individual should have professional experience in the field where the student is undertaking the internship and possess the necessary knowledge to provide effective guidance.

The tutor from the collaborating company or institution and the academic tutor cannot be the same person.

The academic tutor should be members of Career Services Department.

The Center must provide tutors of students with disabilities with the necessary information and training to effectively fulfill their tutoring role.

Rights of the Tutor from the Company or Institution Hosting the Internship:

• Ensure that the student’s internship activities do not interfere with the normal tasks and functions of the company or institution.
• Obtain the necessary information and support from the academic tutor to fulfill the objectives of their role.
• Terminate the internship agreement and the training project in accordance with the provisions of these regulations and applicable legislation.
• Be recognized and accredited by EUHT CETT UB for their tutoring role, if requested, in accordance with Article 18.2 of these regulations.
• Be informed about the Internship Regulations of the University of Barcelona, as well as the training project and the conditions under which it is carried out.
• Receive all information and documentation related to the activities undertaken by the student.

Responsibilities of the Tutor from the Company or Institution Hosting the Internship:

• Welcome the student, organize, and facilitate the activities they must undertake, in accordance with the training project.
• Guide and supervise the student’s activities, ensuring respectful and mutually committed engagement for learning.
• Inform the student about the organization and functioning of the company or institution and any relevant regulations, especially those concerning safety and occupational risks applicable to the internship.
• Coordinate with the academic tutor to implement the activities outlined in the training project.
• Issue a report for the student detailing the internship activities, duration, and, where applicable, performance.
• Submit the final report on the internship carried out by the student at the company or institution.
• Provide additional training necessary for the student to complete the internship.
• Supply the student with essential materials required to perform the internship tasks.
• Encourage and support the student’s proposals for innovation, improvement, and entrepreneurship.
• Grant the academic tutor access to the company or institution to fulfill their responsibilities.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding any student information obtained during the tutoring activity.
• Assist the student throughout the internship, helping them resolve professional questions needed to carry out their activities.
• Submit the completed internship agreement before the student starts their placement.
• Comply with the conditions outlined in the educational cooperation agreement governing the internship, including any modifications to the training project necessary for the internship’s normal development, as well as communicating and resolving any potential incidents and managing the student’s leave of absence.
• Respect the student’s leave entitlements, facilitating their attendance at evaluations and other mandatory activities for the courses in which they are enrolled

1. 1. Ser reconocido por la EUHT CETT UB por su labor como tutor, si así lo solicita, de acuerdo con el artículo 18.2 de esta normativa.
   2. Ser informado de la normativa que regula las prácticas en las empresas, del proyecto formativo y de las condiciones bajo las que se desarrolla la estancia del estudiante para tutelar.
   3. Tener acceso a la empresa o institución colaboradora, para el cumplimiento de los objetivos de su función.
   4. Obtener información que sea interesante para la empresa o institución después de un acuerdo de las parte

1. 1. Velar por el desarrollo y cumplimiento del proyecto formativo, y garantizar la compatibilidad del horario de las prácticas con las obligaciones académicas, formativas y de representación y participación del estudiante.
   2. Realizar un seguimiento efectivo de las prácticas de forma coordinada con el tutor de la empresa o institución, y valorar las prácticas mediante un informe final.
   3. Autorizar las modificaciones del proyecto formativo que sean necesarias para el normal desarrollo de las prácticas, sin que se altere sustancialmente el proyecto y siempre previo acuerdo de la empresa o institución colaboradora.
   4. Llevar a cabo el proceso evaluador de las prácticas.
   5. Guardar el secreto profesional en relación a cualquier información que conozca como consecuencia de su actividad como tutor.
   6. Informar al órgano responsable de prácticas del Centro de las posibles incidencias.
   7. Supervisar, y en su caso solicitar, la adecuada disposición de los recursos de apoyo necesarios para asegurar que los estudiantes con discapacidad realizan las prácticas en condiciones de igualdad de oportunidades, no discriminación y accesibilidad universal.
   8. Proporcionar a la Universidad la información que solicite en relación a las prácticas del estudiante.
   9. Facilitar al estudiante la asistencia a las pruebas de evaluación y otras actividades obligatorias de las asignaturas en las que esté matriculado.
   10. Cumplir las condiciones contenidas en el convenio de cooperación educativa regulador de las prácticas externas, incluidas las modificaciones del proyecto formativo que puedan ser necesarias para el normal desarrollo de las prácticas, así como la comunicación y resolución de posibles incidencias que puedan surgir en su desarrollo , y sobre el régimen de permisos del estudiante.
   11. Coordinar y colaborar con el tutor de la empresa o institución en el desarrollo de las actividades establecidas en el proyecto formativo.
   12. Facilitar al tutor de la empresa o institución la información necesaria para el cumplimiento de las labores propias de su función.
   13. Llevar a cabo la tutoría y controlar las condiciones de desarrollo y seguimiento de las prácticas.

The training project must specify the educational objectives and the activities that students must complete during their internships. The definition of the objectives should consider the competencies that students are expected to develop. The content of the internships should be designed to ensure a direct relationship between the competencies to be achieved and the studies undertaken.

The tutor from the company or institution must draft a final report and send it to the academic tutor once the student completes the internship. This report must assess the degree of fulfillment of the content outlined in the training project. Additionally, the tutor must evaluate the degree of fulfillment of the following competencies:

• Technical skills.
• Learning ability.
• Task management.
• Oral and written communication skills. For students with disabilities who face challenges in oral expression, the degree of autonomy and the need for technical or human resources should be specified.
• Sense of responsibility.
• Adaptability.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Commitment.
• Motivation.
• Receptiveness to feedback.
• Relationship with the environment.
• Ability to work in a team.

At the end of the internship, the student must submit a final report to the academic tutor, evaluating the degree of fulfillment of the content outlined in the training project. This final report must include the following information:

1. Personal information of the student.
2. Collaborating entity where the internship was conducted.
3. A brief description of the collaborating entity: activities, size, etc.
4. A specific and detailed description of the tasks and work carried out in relation to the content outlined in the training project.
5. A list of tasks completed thanks to the knowledge acquired during university studies, the challenges faced, and the methods used to solve them.
6. Identification of the contributions that the internships have made to the student’s learning process.
7. An evaluation of the internship and suggestions for improvement.

The academic tutor must evaluate the student's practices in accordance with the procedure established by the center, and performs the evaluation according to what is established in the subject program. The evaluation must consider the degree of fulfillment of the training project based on, at a minimum, the following documents:

• Tutor evaluation from the company or institution.
• Internship report prepared by the student.

Extracurricular internships will receive academic recognition in the European Diploma Supplement, in accordance with current regulations. Once the internships are completed, the Center must issue a certification document containing the following information:

• The name of the student who completed the internship.
• The name of the company or institution where the internship took place.
• A copy of the student’s training project, detailing the activities and content developed during the internship period.

The certification model facilitates communication with collaborating companies or institutions and serves as a standardized means of conveying the content and outcomes of the internships. Furthermore, it should promote information sharing to support the international mobility of students.

In accordance with the rights of tutors outlined in Articles 13.1 and 14.1 of these regulations, company or institution internship tutors and academic tutors may receive a certificate of recognition for their academic activities