Work. Experience. Discover.
What is IAESTE?
The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) is a global non-governmental, non-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing technical education through international exchange programmes founded in 1948.
IAESTE serves 20 000 students, 3000 employers and 1000 academic institutions through career-focused international placement programmes, social and intercultural events, international networking and other career and employer branding activities in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Through its extensive network, IAESTE provides students with paid work placement opportunities while offering companies access to skilled international talent, promoting innovation, cultural exchange, and career growth on an international scale.
IAESTE is primarily STEM placement focused.
100+
Countries
served with IAESTE internships.
371000+
Students
sent on internships since 1948.
3000+
Organisations
that host interns.
2500+
Volunteers
that help make IAESTE great.
IAESTE is present in over
100 countries
around the world
IAESTE Values
WORK.
EXPERIENCE.
DISCOVER.
IAESTE’s Aims & Mission
The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, Association sans but lucratif (non-profit association), commonly known as IAESTE Global A.s.b.l. is an association representing academic, industrial and student interests.
We serve 20 000 students, 3000 employers and 1000 academic institutions through career-focused professional internships abroad, social and intercultural reception programmes, international networking and other career and employer branding activities in more than 100 countries worldwide.
To offer employers well-qualified and motivated interns.
To provide students in higher education with practical and technical experience relevant to their studies.
To promote international understanding, cooperation, and trust among students, academic institutions, employers, and the wider community.
To be a source of cultural enrichment for interns and their host communities.
To operate a high-quality practical training exchange programme between Members and Cooperating Institutions to enhance technical and professional development of society.
To operate irrespective of ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious or political beliefs, and disability. To promote non-discriminatory practices.
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