Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact the IAESTE General Secretary to receive details and advice on application for Membership of the Association.

To apply for an IAESTE traineeship you should fulfil the following criteria:

• You must be a full-time student in Higher Education.
• IAESTE must be represented in the country in which you are studying your degree course. Please check the country list.
• Please note that each country has its own set of application criteria that must be met. Please contact IAESTE in your home country for details.
• Your subject studied must be within the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture or Applied Arts. Please check the Disciplines section.

• You must apply through IAESTE in your home country.
• Each IAESTE country has its own application deadlines but they are normally within the IAESTE Administrative Calendar.
• Please note that you will only be able to apply for specific traineeships that your home country has available. You will generally not be able to specify your preferred destination or Employer.
• Please do not send CVs to either IAESTE International or to your National Office unless you are asked to do so.

• Generally you can go to any country where IAESTE is represented. See Country list.
• Please note that you will only be able to apply for specific traineeships that your home country has available. You will generally not be able to specify your preferred destination or Employer.

In most cases you will apply through the National Office (s) in the country where you are studying. Please contact them for further information. (see Countries)

• All IAESTE trainees generally receive a cost of living allowance that will at least cover food, accommodation and travel to and from work. The exact amount is determined by the cost of living in the country and the Employer.
• You will have to pay for your own travel costs to your receiving country and for personal insurance for the duration of the traineeship.
• Most sending countries require you to pay a placement fee. This is determined by the individual Members and Co-operating Institutions.

IAESTE takes care of all communication with the Employer through liaison with the receiving IAESTE country. The receiving IAESTE country will issue the necessary documents for you to obtain a work permit or visa if either is required. They will also arrange accommodation and in most cases, a reception programme.

No, unfortunately not. In order for you to apply there must be an IAESTE Member or Co-operating Institution in the country where you study.

• Unfortunately IAESTE does not provide traineeships outside of the ones listed (see Disciplines).
• Perhaps one of the following exchange Organisations covers your study field:
  • AIESEC for Business related subjects
  • ELSA for Law students

• IAESTE does not provide financial support to trainees.
• If your traineeship is in the Automotive field (can be from various Faculties, e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, IT, Material Science, etc.), there is the possibility to apply for a travel bursary from FISITA. Please contact them for further details.

• 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.
• 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.

IAESTE takes care of:

• Student selection/(subject to your approval)
• All communication with sending country/
• Help with Work permits and Visas/ (where required)
• Reception/
• Accommodation/
• Summer Social Programme.

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.

• Employers may specify the type of student they require, such as Faculty, Specialisation, Level of study, Language abilities, etc.
• The trainees will be hand-picked according to the Employer's criteria set out on the IAESTE Offer form.
• There will only be one nomination per Offer of training, although Employers may request more information or another candidate if the first is not suitable.

Please contact your National IAESTE office to inform them about the traineeship offered. They will provide you with all the neccessary services.