Work. Experience. Discover.
What is IAESTE?
The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) is a global non-governmental, non-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing technical education through international exchange programmes founded in 1948.
IAESTE serves 20 000 students, 3000 employers and 1000 academic institutions through career-focused international placement programmes, social and intercultural events, international networking and other career and employer branding activities in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Through its extensive network, IAESTE provides students with paid work placement opportunities while offering companies access to skilled international talent, promoting innovation, cultural exchange, and career growth on an international scale.
IASTE is primarily STEM placement focused.
100+
Countries
served with IAESTE 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
IAESTE Values
Work
IAESTE internships offer real work where you can gain course-related experience. IAESTE employers will treat you as part of their team and expect actual results from your time with them. This kind of work experience will be a highlight on your CV and a great talking point in interviews.
Experience
Living and working abroad for up to a year allows you to really experience the culture and immerse yourself in a way that you simply cannot get from a holiday. Additionally, you will not only experience the country’s culture but also the other IAESTE interns from all over the world.
Discover
You will not only discover a new country and culture and make new friends from around the world, but you will also discover new things about yourself, your knowledge and your future career. The most common feedback we hear from our interns is that “IAESTE changed my life!”
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IAESTE’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 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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