IAESTE is present in over 100 countries around the world
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 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.