Livestock Traineeship:

Duration: 1,5 year

• Types of farms: Dairy, Piggery, Poultry
• Health insurance: Free Danish healthcare
• Working hours weekly: 37h
• Overtime work: yes, with pay
• Accommodation on the farm

Allowance:

• First 6 months: ∼€ 1,550 / month (before taxes)
• Next 6-12 months: if <25 years: ∼€ 1,800 / month – if 25+ years: ∼2,080 month (before taxes)
• Overtime pay is covered in the traineeship contract

Requirements for applicants

• Students currently enrolled in their higher education (college or university)
• Eligible majors: Animal Science, General livestock, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary, Zoo technology and other related majors
• International Passport
• Age between 18-29 years old
• English test passed (IELTS 3.0 / KET A2/ TOEFL)
• Driving license is an advantage

Program Costs

• Program fee
• Visa fee ∼€580
• Embassy fee ∼€230
• English test ∼€100-250
• Plane ticket to & from Denmark
• Accommodation: ∼€250- €300 / month

Livestock Work Contract (priority is given to Bixter-graduates):

Duration: from 1 year

• Types of farms: Dairy, Piggery, Poultry
• Health insurance: Free Danish healthcare
• Working hours weekly: 37h
• Overtime work: yes, with pay
• Accommodation on the farm

Salary:

• From €4200/month (before taxes)
• Overtime pay is covered in the traineeship contract

Requirements for applicants

• Completed higher education (college or university)
• Eligible majors: Animal Science, General livestock, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary, Zoo technology and other related majors
• International Passport
• Relevant 1 year work experience at the animal farm in Europe with recommendations
• Driving license is an advantage
• Minimum B1 level of English

Program Costs

• Program fee
• Visa fee ∼€850
• Embassy fee ∼€230 (if needed)
• Plane ticket to & from Denmark (if needed)
• Accommodation: ∼€250- €300 / month