65th Anniversary

In 2013 IAESTE is celebrating its 65^th anniversary! What started in 1948 with 10 countries has grown and grown into the association we know today. We didn’t want to let the year pass without recognition so we have created a whole host of events and competitions under the banner ‘IAESTE – Changing lives for 65 years’.

Whether you’re an alumnus, member of an LC or NC, a trainee going on an IAESTE internship this summer or even a student that wants to participate in future, there is something for you!

Welcome to IAESTE

The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) is an independent, non-profit and non-political student exchange organisation. It provides students in technical degrees with paid, course-related training abroad and employers with highly skilled, highly motivated international trainees. With more than 80 member countries and over 4000 traineeships exchanged each year, it is the largest organisation of its kind in the world.

International work experience

IAESTE offers the opportunity for students of science, engineering and applied arts to gain valuable international work experience. With paid, course related traineeships in over 80 countries, IAESTE can help students get a competitive edge in the global market.

The best trainees from around the world

Present in over 80 countries, IAESTE can provide companies with some of the world’s best trainees. Whether for short or long term projects, IAESTE trainees can bring fresh ideas to the workplace and can help strengthen links in international markets.

Partnership opportunities for your company

Become a global partner of IAESTE and gain specialised promotion to our pool of new talent and rapidly growing alumni society.

Alumni

With more than 350,000 former trainees and members worldwide, IAESTE has a dedicated network for our alumni. The IAESTE Alumni Network (IAN) was founded in January 2011 and enables our alumni to keep in touch with each other and the organisation. If you were a former IAESTE member, sign up to receive exclusive information, events, career opportunities and much more.