Going Abroad


An AIESEC traineeship is an intense learning experience that connects members through AIESEC’s global network. Each year more than 5,500 members go abroad to take up the challenging opportunity to live and work in a foreign country.


Types of Traineeships

Traineeships through AIESEC have a duration from 6 weeks to 18 months depending on the type of traineeship.

Management traineeships : are within the areas of administration, finance, accounting, marketing, project management and HR. These traineeships are often with a minimum duration of 4 months.

Technical traineeships : are related to engineering as well as management and development within web, software, network and databases. These traineeships are often with a minimum duration of 4 months.

Educational traineeships : are within the areas of teaching, curriculum development, promotion and counseling in the educational sector. These traineeships range from 6 weeks up to 18 months.


Development Traineeships : are often working for NGOs related to a wide variety of issues in community development such as environmental projects and social issues. These traineeships vary in length and the intern will usually have the living expenses covered.


The traineeship

There is a 4-step process to go on an traineeship, which covers selection, preparation,matching and integration.

  1. Selection : covers the participant to submit an application including motivation for going abroad, a recent curriculum vitae and a copy of grade transcript. This application is reviewed by a student review committee composed of an AIESEC alumnus, a professor, a psychologist or HR manager and a corporate manager. The committee might vary. This is followed by a Student Review Board, which is teamwork with other participants and a personal interview to assess your suitability to become an exchange participant.

  2. Preparation : is training and support to prepare you to live and work in a foreign country before you leave. This includes logistical and cultural preparation as well as knowledge about AIESEC.

  3. Matching : process covers access and an introduction to our online database of traineeship opportunities, so you are able to search for the traineeship that is suitable you.

  4. Integration : into a new environment when abroad is given by AIESEC at the host university. This includes opportunities for cultural and social activities with AIESECers in the host country.