To undertake an IAESTE internship you must be enrolled in a degree course relating to the study field of the internship you wish to apply for. Some IAESTE countries require you to have completed 2 years of your course before undertaking an IAESTE internship.

The vast majority of our internships are in science, engineering and applied arts fields (architecture/design) but we do sometimes have internships relevant to other fields (business, marketing etc.)

IAESTE internships range anywhere from 6 weeks to a year. Many are for 20-months during the summer but internships are available all year round.

You can see the full list of countries

All IAESTE on-site internships are paid a cost of living allowance which as a minimum will cover your accommodation, foods and local travel. Some remote internships may offer alternative arrangements and these will be stated in the internship information.

No, we do not provide scholarships, payment for all our internships comes from your internship employer.

Yes, you can apply as a non-member country student, click on the button for further information.

There is usually a registration and/or a participation fee. Each country will have its own fee arrangements and you can contact them to find out the fees for your specific country here

No, the national or local committee in the country you are visiting will arrange accommodation for you and you will be provided with the details in advance.

This very much depends on the country and local situation. It could be anything from student dorms to being hosted by a family.

If you require a visa or work permit to undertake your internship then you will be provided with all the information you need to apply for it.

In most cases, there will be other IAESTE or local students around during the period of your internship. If there is not, then you will still be integrated into your work’s network, so you will not be alone.

In many cases (especially if your internship is in the summer, there will be some form of social programme, giving you the opportunity to explore the country of your internship and meet other IAESTE students from around the world. If there is not a social programme, or it’s outside of the summer, then you will still be put in contact with other interns in your area/country so you can make your own arrangements to meet up and plan trips.

IAESTE recommends to be covered during your trip/internship. As one of the available options, you can use Swisscare Insurance to have a worry-less experience.