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.
Countries
served with IAESTE internships.
served with IAESTE internships.
95
+
Students
sent on internships since 1948.
sent on internships since 1948.
361000
+
Organisations
that host interns.
that host interns.
2900
+
Volunteers
that help make IAESTE great.
that help make IAESTE great.
2400
+
Experience
IAESTE strives to make the internship programme as accessible as possible. In 2021, we started serving students from countries without IAESTE presence and introduced remote internships. As a result, we are proud to provide internships to students of more than 160 nationalities, either in an on-site or remote setting.
On-site Internships
Paid on-site internships enable students to gain valuable professional experience, live and work abroad, enhance their CVs, find new friendships and broaden their horizons. IAESTE interns solve business and research challenges in real work environments, offer new perspectives to their employers and develop their skills.
Remote Internships
IAESTE remote internships provide students with meaningful work experience. They combine high-quality professional development with accessibility, flexibility and ability to hire quickly. Students can work from anywhere in the world, and thus improve their remote work skills. These internships are also suitable for students who can not travel.
Interning in Benin
Check any special eligibility requirements
We welcome active and graduating students of all nationalities typically aged 18-35. If your country's embassy isn't available, we offer Visa on Arrival services.
About your host country
Benin is located in West Africa and covers a land area Of 112,622 Sq. km. and constitutes a long stretch of hand perpendicular to the Coast of the Gulf of Guinea. It is bordered on the North by Burkina Faso and the Republic of Niger, on the East by the Federal Republic of Nigeria and on the West by the Republic of Togo. With a 124 kilometers long coastline, it stretches North to South some 672 kilometers while its breath extends 324 kilometers at the evident point. It is above two third the Size of Portugal.
Arrival & pick up
The IAESTE local committee or your employer will organize your stay in the country, including airport pickup, accommodation, and continuous support throughout your internship.
During Internship
The IAESTE Local Committee will assign a dedicated contact person to assist you with any challenges during your internship. They will also help organize welcome programs and tours throughout the country.
Interning From Benin
Check if you are eligible
To register, you must meet the following criteria: Be a bona fide student of any institution in Benin Be actively enrolled as an undergraduate or postgraduate student, or a recent graduate (within 12 months of graduation) Be between the ages of 18 and 35
Application/Registration
Create your account on the portal at www.iaeste.net, then notify your local committee at your institution for verification, or email benin@iaeste.org or info@iaeste-benin.org.
Selection
After registering, we will review your profile and academic credentials and use this information to actively secure a placement for you.
Nomination
The nomination consists of a set of documents used to apply for a job position. It includes your academic credentials and international passport. These nomination documents allow the employer to decide whether to accept or reject your application.
Acceptance & Departure
The waiting period for acceptance is typically between 2 to 4 weeks. After that, we will guide you through the visa and travel application process.
During & After Internship
The receiving IAESTE committee will welcome you and provide assistance throughout your internship. Upon completion, you are required to submit a detailed report in order to receive an IAESTE certificate.
How It Works
To apply for an IAESTE internship you need to register in our Exchange Platform (a database of all available internships) and contact your national or local committee. Each country has its own processes and eligibility requirements that you will need to follow in order to be considered for an internship.
Step 1
Find an internship
Search our open internships and register on our Exchange Platform to see others available to you and apply!
Step 2
Get in contact with your IAESTE committee
Once registered and approved, your national committee with guide you through the application process.
Step 3
Be accepted by the employer
Once you've been selected by your committee you will prepare your documents which will be forwarded to the employer.
Step 4
Go on your dream internship
Once accepted by the employer, you will receive all the necessary information needed to start your dream internship!
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