There are many ways for you to find an internship, all of which require a proactive attitude. Factor in at least 6 months from the moment you start exploring your options and approaching organisations, until you sign your contract. If you want to do an internship abroad, you should start even sooner.
Be aware that you should only start looking when you know for certain that you meet the requirements of your internship. Therefore check the Extracurricular BSc, Curricular BSc, Extracurricular MSc or Post-MSc internship pages.
In order to get an idea of what exactly you are looking for, you could first:
The EB Career Portal is the exclusive job platform for UvA EB students and alumni. You’ll find vacancies and internships there, from international and local companies. Thanks to simple filters you can easily find positions you’re interested in.
Read the list of companies where students have previously done their internships. Get inspired by the variety and scope of what you can choose!
We have also compiled an extensive list of job websites you can use to look for internships and vacancies. Read the list and consider these highlights:
Your study associations have their own job boards. Check out what Sefa, VSAE, FSA, MAA and SFEER may have to offer.
The UvA Job Board lists internships, some of which may align with your field of interest. The Job Board includes a variety of search filters. For instance, you can search for ‘non-Dutch’ vacancies if you don’t speak Dutch. New internships are added often.
Last, but not least: use your personal network, as it often is bigger than you think. Send open applications to companies that appeal to you. Organisations in the Netherlands appreciate a proactive attitude. Check company websites for information on internships and online application.
You can also opt for an internship abroad. You’ll find tips below on how to find an internship abroad and an overview of internship options around the world. First of all, a proactive attitude is an important requirement for finding an internship, especially for one abroad.
The EB Career Portal is the exclusive job platform for UvA EB students and alumni. You’ll find vacancies and internships there, from international and local companies. Thanks to simple filters you can easily find positions you’re interested in.
You will find many useful websites in this document.
You might be eligible for an Erasmus+ Grant. For more information, take a look at the special page about the grant.
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