An internship is not compulsory (except in the case of the International Development track), but can definitely help you to get a feeling for actual professional practice. Many employers appreciate experience gained in an organisation.
Arrange it yourself
You will have to arrange your internship yourself, but your Track Coordinator or thesis supervisor can help you find one.
Never accept an internship without prior approval by your Track Coordinator. An internship contract between the host institution and the university is mandatory. Always let Erika Dijksma check before you sign the contract. If the host does not provide you with a contract you can use the UU internship contract (NL /ENG). If the host institution requires a NDA you can use this form.
Career Services Internship Listings
You could also check the Career Services Internship Listings to see if any of the internships interest you. Companies and organisations looking for interns from the university's various academic programmes often post their vacancies with us.
Talk to your Master's degree coordinator to find out whether this internship could be completed as part of your academic programme (curriculum).