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Internships

Finding an internship abroad can be a transformative step in your career. As an ENGAGE.EU student, you have access to a wide range of opportunities across Europe.

This page brings together a selection of platforms and programmes to help you find the right internship. Explore the resources below and take your first step towards an international internship experience.

These platforms list internships across multiple European countries and sectors. 

  1. iAgora
    One of the largest platforms for internships, graduate jobs, and VIE programs in Europe. Widely used by universities and students.
    Best for: business, engineering, international roles 
  2. Piktalent
    A European internship search platform with strong country, city, and sector filters.
    Best for: students seeking internships in Southern & Western Europe 
  3. Internwise
    Focused specifically on internships, connecting students directly with employers across Europe.
    Best for: structured internship recruitment 
  4. Go overseas
    Online platform that helps students and young professionals find internships, jobs, volunteering, and study programs abroad.
    Best for: comparing opportunities in one place 
  5. EURES (European Employment Services): 
    The EU’s job-mobility portal that helps people find jobs, internships, and traineeships across Europe, with guidance and support for working abroad. 
    Best for: looking for a wide range of job and internship opportunities in different European countries. 
  6. European Youth Portal: 
    Official EU website providing information on traineeships and internships abroad, including opportunities through Erasmus+ and other EU programs. 
    Best for: structured programs on EU-supported traineeships. 
  7. Youth 4 Europe: 
    Online platform that gathers internships, jobs, volunteering, and training opportunities for young people across Europe, including placements in organizations and EU institutions.
    Best for: exploring different types of international opportunities 

These platforms often provide additional services such as housing assistance, visa help, or career coaching. 

  1. Stage-Euro
    Internship placement agency operating in major European cities (Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Lisbon, Madrid).
    Best for: students wanting full logistical support
  2. Beyond Academy
    Combines internships with career development, mentoring, and professional workshops.
    Best for: career-focused international experience 
  3. My Internship
    Supports Erasmus+ internships and provides guidance on applications and CVs. 

Ideal for students interested in European politics, policy, international relations, and NGOs. 

  1. Eurodesk– Traineeships
    Official EU portal listing traineeships across Europe, including EU institutions.
    Best for: EU-funded and institutional internships 
  2. ErasmusInternships
    Dedicated portal for Erasmus+ traineeships, used by both students and host organizations.
    Best for: Erasmus-funded internships 
  3. EuroBrussels
    Well-known job and internship board focused on EU affairs, NGOs, consultancies, and public policy.
    Best for: Brussels-based and EU policy roles 
  4. Jobs in Brussels
    Vacancies and internships within EU institutions and international organizations.
    Best for: policy, communications, advocacy 

Not Europe-exclusive, but very useful for internships within Europe. 

  1. AIESEC
    Offers paid and volunteer internships across Europe with a focus on leadership and global impact.
    Best for: international exposure and cultural exchange 
  2. GoAbroad
    Global internship directory with many European opportunities.
    Best for: comparing programs across countries