Who are we?
IAESTE (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience ) is an international non-profit association present in over 80 countries. It represents the interests of students, companies and universities through paid internships abroad
Each year, hundreds of students have the opportunity to expand their professional and personal knowledge by working in companies around the world for periods ranging from one month to one year.
In addition to being a professional experience, IAESTE gives students the opportunity to live an enriching personal and cultural experience, helping them achieve their goals, offering new perspectives and allowing them to overcome cultural prejudices.
The association was founded in January 1948 at Imperial College London by representatives of 10 European countries. Since then, IAESTE has expanded worldwide. Since its inception, IAESTE has exchanged more than 350,000 internships globally and has played a fundamental role in the development of young scientists and engineers. It became a registered corporation under Luxembourg law in 2005, and Spain became a member in 1951.
What do we do?
In Spain, our students have the opportunity to do stays abroad while students from all over the world come to do their internships.
The evolution and growth of IAESTE over the years is possible thanks to the effort and voluntary dedication of hundreds of students who carry out various activities. These are not only essential for the functioning of the organization, but also provide a valuable learning opportunity. These activities are very diverse and include everything from receiving and welcoming foreign students, to organizing events, implementing marketing strategies, managing business contacts and bureaucratic procedures, among others.