Opportunities for youth

Internships & traineeships — abroad and in BiH

An internship is the fastest way for young people from Bosnia and Herzegovina to gain international experience, connections and real skills. Here we highlight trusted internship programmes — from EU institutions to technical and youth opportunities — with key deadlines and official application points.

What will you find here?

The focus is on internships that are real, open to youth from BiH, and lead to concrete experience — not unverified listings.

paid traineeships in European Union institutions
technical and professional internships (STEM)
traineeships through Erasmus+ and your university
international youth programmes
tips on how to apply and what to watch for

How to land an internship?

Most quality internships require planning ahead. The basics:

Check the deadline — many programmes take applications 1–2 times a year
Prepare a CV and cover letter in English
Talk to the Erasmus/ECTS coordinator at your faculty
Follow official portals, not intermediaries

Programmes & how to apply

Blue Book Traineeship — European CommissionPaid five-month traineeship in the EU institutions. Applications usually open twice a year (winter and summer). For university graduates. IAESTE — technical internshipsProfessional internships abroad for students of science and technology. Apply through your local IAESTE committee. AIESECGlobal internships and projects for young people, with applications open all year. European Solidarity CorpsPaid volunteering and professional placements across the EU; applications open on a rolling basis. UN & UNDP internshipsInternships in United Nations agencies; apply via the official UN careers portal. Erasmus+ traineeshipAn internship abroad through your university — contact your faculty’s Erasmus coordinator.

Relevant episodes

For context on how European institutions work, watch our episodes on the Council of Europe and EUFOR.

A note on deadlines

Deadlines change every year — always check the current deadline on the programme’s official page before applying.

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Updated: August 2026.