Programmes

Eurodyssey

Paid traineeships in European regions: Eurodyssey is the AER’s flagship youth mobility programme operating between the participating regions since 1985 – created together with the AER. It provides paid traineeships, including accommodation and language training, but also cultural and social activities, to young people in these regions.

Erasmus+ Traineeship

Erasmus+ supports traineeships (work placements, internships) abroad at any workplace for students currently enrolled in higher education institutions in Programme Countries at short-cycle Bachelor and Master level as well as for doctoral candidates. These opportunities are also open to recent graduates.

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a cross-border exchange programme which gives new or aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to learn from experienced entrepreneurs running small businesses in other participating countries.

European personal selection office

EU offers employment opportunities across a variety of staff categories, including permanent officials, contract and temporary staff, seconded national experts, trainees, and others.

More information and organisations active in this field

Eurodesk Opportunity Finder - Internships

This database created by the Eurodesk network help you find your next project abroad. You can find a lot of traineeship opportunities in EU organisations there.

ErasmusIntern

The Erasmus Intern Network connects university students with companies and institutions for internships. Opportunities are available to students from the European Union and other Erasmus+ partner countries.

SEPI Foundation

This foundation's business initiation programme is aimed at advanced vocational training students and university students who wish to complete internships at partner companies based abroad for six months, with the option to extend. The amount of the grant will depend on the length of the stay and the chosen country.

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)

This institution offers various grants for training programmes or internships in Germany. It provides grants for undergraduate, graduate, master's, and doctoral students in various fields. You can use the scholarship search tool on their website to find the one best suited to your profile.

AIESEC

This organisation manages exchanges and internships in companies worldwide. It covers various fields of study. Programmes have flexible durations, ranging from 3 to 18 months, and the expenses covered vary depending on the chosen option. You will need to register on the platform, apply for available positions, and follow the selection process.

The Intern Group

This organisation offers internship programmes for students and recent graduates in various industries. Interested applicants must register on the platform and pass the selection process. Some internships are paid, while others are unpaid. The duration of the experience varies between 6 and 12 weeks, depending on the country and the type of programme.

World Bank Group

This organisation offers various internship programmes for university students in diverse fields of study. Internships take place at some of the group's offices located in different countries.

IAESTE

The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience is an NGO that offers paid internships abroad for students in technical, scientific, and engineering fields. To access these opportunities, you must create an account on the platform, apply to the available positions, and follow the selection process.

Arquia Foundation

This foundation manages professional internship and training programmes for architecture students and recent graduates. These opportunities allow participants to work in renowned architecture firms, cultural institutions, and international organisations. See the application requirements and selection process steps on their website.

Vulcanus in Japan

This programme, organised by the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, is aimed at master's and doctoral students and offers professional internships in Japanese companies in technology, engineering, IT, and other industrial sectors. The internship lasts for eight months, plus four months of Japanese language and culture training.