The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience

Exchanging students for technical work experience in 100+ countries around the world.

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.

IAESTE Benin

IAESTE Benin is part of IAESTE A.s.b.l., the global network dedicated to the exchange of students for technical experience. As a member of this prestigious international organization, IAESTE Benin provides students with paid STEM internships abroad, helping them gain valuable professional skills and cross-cultural experience. IAESTE Benin connects local students with international employers and universities, allowing them to contribute fresh perspectives and insights to businesses and research institutions worldwide. This exchange fosters a global community of talented individuals, while ensuring that Beninese students receive practical experience in their fields, preparing them for the challenges of an increasingly interconnected world.

Countries
served with IAESTE
internships.
95 +
Students
sent on internships
since 1948.
361000 +
Organisations
that host interns.
2900 +
Volunteers
that help make
IAESTE great.
2400 +

Work

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.

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.

Discover

IAESTE internships come with a lot of travel opportunities through social events held in the countries. This is an excellent chance to get out of your comfort zone, experience various cultures and discover the world.

IAESTE is present in over

100 countries

around the world

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!