IAESTE Internships in Switzerland for Indian Students

IAESTE Internships (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience) are some of the well-known internships popular among Indian students. IAESTE partners with over 100+ countries and a wide range of institutions to offer students internships in STEM-related disciplines. This is an NGO and was established in 1948.

With an alumni base of 370,000+ students who have interned through IAESTE, the base of IAESTE has only increased over the years. IAESTE Switzerland internships are offered widely and in German and English languages. Indian students can choose any of these based on their comfort. Check out the article for more details on IAESTE internships. 

Also Read:

• Internship Certificates
• Role of Internships for Indian Students Abroad

IAESTE Internships’ Highlights

Internships Offered	Across 100+ countries abroad
IAESTE Interns Till Date	371,000 (since 1948)
No. of Partnering Countries	100+
Total Partnering Institutions	3,000+
Global Count of Volunteers	2,500+
Internships Offered in	STEM + Business Disciplines
Total Disciplines Offered for Internship	21
Types of Internships Offered	Remote & On-site

Benefits of IAESTE Internships

There are various benefits of going for IAESTE Internships, one of the major advantages is the exchange program and its learnings. Apart from this, there are other benefits too to go for IAESTE internship and they are as follows:

• These IAESTE internships boost professional development skills which enhances a student’s business and research problem-solving.
• Networking and making new friends is another benefit of going for an IAESTE internship abroad.
• The students who go for internships through IAESTE will have exposure to intercultural experiences.
• Another benefit of the IAESTE internship is the benefit of travelling and exploring new places and people.
• The IAESTE internships are paid and the accommodation is provided by the provider of the internship. 

There may be other benefits for those applying for an IAESTE internship, but most importantly it is all about gaining professional experience and building a network along with exploring a new place. 

Also Check: Internship Certificates 

IAESTE Partnering Countries

There are 79 countries across the globe with which IAESTE partners, and also from where students can apply for an exchange or internship program. Check out the IAESTE partnering countries in the table below: 

IAESTE Partnering Countries
Afghanistan, KU	Argentina	Australia	Austria
Azerbaijan	Bangladesh	Belarus	Belgium
Bolivia	Bosnia & Herzegovina	Botswana	Brazil
Cameroon	Canada	Chile	China Hong Kong
China Macao	China, SAET	Columbia	Croatia
Czech Republic	Ecuador	Egypt	France
Gambia	Germany	Ghana	Greece
Hungary	India	Indonesia	Iran
Iraq	Japan	Jordan	Kazakhstan
Kenya	Korea	Kyrgyzstan	Lebanon
Luxembourg	Macedonia	Malta	Mexico
Mongolia	Nepal	Nicaragua	Nigeria
Norway	Oman	Pakistan	Palestine
Panama	Peru	Phillipines	Poland
Qatar	Romania	Russia	Serbia
Slovakia	Slovenia	Spain	Sri Lanka
Sweden	Switzerland	Syria	Tajikistan
Tanzania	Thailand	Tunisia	Turkey
Uganda	United Arab Emirates (UAE)	United Kingdom (UK)	United States (US)
US - PU & RH	Uzbekistan	Vietnam	Yemen

These are the partnering countries of IAESTE and applicants from these countries can apply easily to any of the internship opportunities based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. 

IAESTE Internship Disciplines

In majority of the cases, IAESTE internships are offered across STEM disciplines, but in some cases there are internship opportunities in Business related courses as well. Under the following disciplines, IAESTE internships are offered:

• Computer & Information Sciences
• Mechanical Engineering
• Agriculture & Food Science
• Natural Resources & Conservation
• Architecture 
• Communication, Journalism and related programs
• Engineering 
• Civil Engineering, Geology & Mining
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Biological & Biomedical Sciences
• Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
• Material Sciences & Engineering
• Economics & Social Sciences
• Business Management
• Business Management & Marketing
• Mathematics & Stats
• Physical Sciences
• Physics
• Education 
• Psychology 
• Engineering 

Thus, in around 20+ disciplines students across which, students from across the globe can go for paid internships.

IAESTE Internship Eligibility Criteria

In order to apply for an IAESTE internship, the eligibility criteria must be fulfilled. The IAESTE internship eligibility criteria state that anyone who is applying for an internship through IAESTE should be enrolled in the same study field as the applied internship. 

In some cases the internship eligibility criteria will vary with the country the applicant has applied to. A minimum of two years of study in the enrolled course may also be an essential eligibility requirement in a few countries. 

How to Apply for IAESTE Internships?

There are two types of applicants first, those who apply from an IAESTE member nation and second those who apply who apply from non-meber IAESTE nations. Thus, the application process will vary for applicants. Since India is an IAESTE member nation, the following steps can be taken care of while registering for an IAESTE internship:

• Step 1: Log on to the IAESTE website or the member country website like IAESTE Switzerland and shortlist the internship opportunity.
• Step 2: Register for the internship opportunity and submit all the details in the form.
• Step 3: Wait for the confirmation of the employer for the internship.
• Step 4: Once the confirmation comes in the applicant can check out the student visa formalities or traveller’s visa based on the country of destination.
• Step 5: After all formalities are completed fill in the form to confirm your presence and get ready to go for the internship. 

Indian students widely apply for IAESTE Switzerland internships and, in this case, the applicants need a separate visa in order to complete the internship. 

Documents Required for IAESTE Internship

The following documents will be required:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• A list of degree course modules
• Proof of insurance

Thus, these are premium opportunities which Indian students can avail and get first-hand professional experience. There are various disciplines which can be taken up for internship purposes through IAESTE and also go for exchange programs if the applicant’s institution partners with IAESTE.