100+
Countries
served with IAESTE internships.
Work. Experience. Discover.
What is IAESTE?
International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) is a global non-governmental, non-profit organisation in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), affiliated with the UN DPI, and in consultative status with UNESCO. Paid internships abroad help students gain professional experience and cross-cultural skills. Employers and universities gain access to talented international interns who bring new impulses and insights to their business or research. IAESTE provides primarily STEM internships.
371000+
Students
sent on internships since 1948.
3000+
Organisations
that host interns.
2500+
Volunteers
that help make IAESTE great.
IAESTE is present in over
100 countries
around the world
Explore our world mapIAESTE's Aims & Mission
The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, Association sans but lucratif (non-profit association), commonly known as IAESTE Global A.s.b.l. is an association representing academic, industrial and student interests.
We serve 20 000 students, 3000 employers and 1000 academic institutions through career-focused professional internships abroad, social and intercultural reception programmes, international networking and other career and employer branding activities in more than 100 countries worldwide.
To offer employers well-qualified and motivated interns
To provide students in higher education with technical experience relevant to their studies
To promote international understanding, cooperation and trust among students, academic institutions, employers and wider community
To be a source of cultural enrichment for interns and their host communities
To operate a high-quality practical training exchange programme between Members and Cooperating Institutions to enhance technical and professional development of society
To operate irrespective of ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious or political beliefs, and disability. To promote non-discriminatory practices
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