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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.

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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.

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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.

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Career Partners at IAESTE

We want to help our alumni develop their careers by providing them with information and access to science and engineering jobs. We do this in partnership with companies who share our mission to enhance the employability of young professionals.

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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.

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For Students

For Students

Are you a student of Science, Engineering or Applied Arts. Are you looking for paid, course related, international work experience? If so, then an IAESTE traineeship could be the right thing for you. With offices in over 80 countries, an IAESTE traineeship can help you gain a competitive edge in today’s job market.

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For Companies

For Companies

Would your business benefit from highly skilled, highly motivated trainees? IAESTE selects the best students from around the world to make a valuable contribution to your company. Whether it’s for a short or long term project, or if you just want to add an international dimension to your office, IAESTE can help you find the right people.

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Latest News

  • 5th Annual Alumni Conference The 5th Annual Alumni Conference was held in Prague, Czech Republic from 22-25 January

  • Former General Secretary, Jim Reid Our good friend and former General Secretary James Reid passed away on 23 of December 2015

  • Stories from Vietnam Stories from Vietnam, IAESTE trainees tell their stories and share their thoughts

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