1. Check your eligibility:

• You are between 18 and 30 years old
• Currently pursuing a higher education degree with a valid enrolment certificate or
• Completed a higher education degree in the last 2 years

2. Register and pay the registration fee

• Register on the Global IAESTE platform

• Complete your details

• Submit your CV in English

• Pay the £20 registration fee*

*After you pay the registration fee, our team validates your account. This gives you access to the IAESTE platform for a whole year allowing you to apply for work placements abroad.

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

5. Pay your refundable nomination fee*

• The refundable nomination fee is a required one-time payment before progressing with the nomination.

• You will only pay the nomination fee after our team confirms your nomination for the position.

• If you secure a placement, your nomination fee will 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 fee within 2 working days of notification.

*If you are selected, you can get a full or a partial refund on the nomination fee by partnering with IAESTE UK.

6. Acceptance and placement

Once you’ve signed your acceptance note, the committee in your destination country will be responsible for your support. 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 counties.

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 a little bit about your experience with other students. Check here how you can partner with us to get a refund on your nomination fee and spread the word about IAESTE programme.