Exchange process

Each Member and Co-operating Institution raise offers of technical traineeships with Employers in Industry, Research Institutes and Universities, Consulting firms, Labs, and other work environments which are then physically exchanged at the IAESTE General Conference each year in January.
Once the offers are exchanged, students then apply for the exchanged positions in their home countries. The Members and Co-operating Institutions select the most qualified candidate for each offer and then sends their nomination to the receiving country. The receiving country sends the nomination to the Employer, who then has the opportunity to accept the candidate.

Once the candidate is accepted, the receiving country works with the sending country to ensure that the student has all the necessary permits and/or visas to go to the receiving country and undergo the traineeship.
Expand your global potential with technical placement solutions through IAESTE. Whether you are looking for an international intern with scientific or technical skills or strategising to build and diversify your research team, IAESTE can fit your business needs.

Working with IAESTE will enable your Company to:

  • Broaden your internship pool to include global technical students.
  • Increase global and intercultural awareness among your staff.
  • Build connections to International Companies, Universities, and Professionals.
  • Evaluate international candidates to recruit at an overseas affiliate office.

IAESTE uses its network of more than 80 International counterparts and annual applicant pool of 30,000 students to locate a highly qualified technical or scientific intern that meets your Company's needs.

  • IAESTE trainees are studying full-time degree courses in Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture or Applied Arts. They are highly motivated and hand-picked according to your requirements during their short or long term projects.
  • IAESTE offices around the world provide a full support service to trainees and their Employers. IAESTE has over 60 years experience in setting up work experience placements and administering student exchanges.
  • Student selection (subject to your approval)/
  • All communication with sending country/
  • Work permits and visas (where required)/
  • Reception/
  • Accommodation/
  • Summer Social Programme.

What are the costs involved?

All IAESTE trainees must receive a cost of living allowance that will at least cover food, accommodation and travel to and from work, with a small amount towards cultural and social activities to allow the student to benefit from living in your country. The exact amount is determined by the Employer according to the cost of living in the country.