How IAESTE UK supports UK students?
IAESTE UK supports UK based higher education students with going abroad for the their paid work placements.
Application Process
Benefits of going abroad
Become part of IAESTE
IAESTE UK supports UK students every step of the way in securing international internships. We offer personalised application support, helping students refine their CVs and cover letters to stand out. Our team guides applicants through the full process, from submitting applications to preparing for interviews. Once placed, we assist with all logistics, including paperwork and relocation, working closely with the local IAESTE committee in the host country. Throughout the experience, students benefit from dedicated pastoral care, ensuring they feel supported at every stage of their journey.
Placement offers abroad
AM I ELIGIBLE?
- You are between 18 and 30 years old
- Currently pursuing a higher education degree with a valid enrolment certificate or
- Recently graduated (within the past 12 months) from a higher education program
Application Process
1. Check your eligibility
You are 18 to 30 years old
Currently pursuing a higher education degree with a valid enrolment certificate, or
Recently graduated (within the past 12 months) from a higher education program.
2. Register and pay the registration fee
Register on the Global IAESTE platform
- Complete your details. Please use your university e-mail address, if possible
- Submit your CV in English
- Pay the £20 registration fee*
*If you are a student in one of our partner universities, the registration fee might be covered by your university. We can confirm this after registration.
*After paying the registration fee your account gets validated. This gives you access to the IAESTE platform for one year and the right to apply for any work placement abroad.
3. Apply
Apply for any international placement on the platform
- You can apply for up to two placements at a time
Check current placement opportunities here.
4. Provide documentation
Provide all the necessary documentation in English before the application deadline:
- CV
- Cover letter
- Transcript of records
- Enrolment/graduation certificate
- Valid passport
Check our application tips here!
5. Pay your refundable Nomination deposit*
The refundable nomination deposit of up to £500 is a required, one-time payment before progressing with the nomination. Why is it needed?
- You only pay the Nomination deposit once your nomination for the position is confirmed by us.
- If you secure a placement, your refundable deposit will then cover all the dedicated administration and support we provide to make your experience abroad seamless.
*If you’re not selected by the partner country or the placement is cancelled, we’ll refund your deposit within 2 working days of notification.
*If you are selected, you can get a full or a partial refund of the deposit if you partner with IAESTE.
6. Acceptance and placement
After signing your acceptance note for your work placement, you will be looked after by the committee of your destination country. You will receive further information from them, and they will take care of all the administration, paperwork, visa, work permit, departure, pastoral care, and other support needed. The support package can vary between different countries.
However, IAESTE UK will remain your contact point if you need any additional help.
7. After the work placement
We hope you enjoyed your placement abroad and could share little bit about your experience with other students. Check here to see how you can partner with us to get a refund on your internship deposit and spread the word about IAESTE programme.
Ambassador programme
Unibuddy programme