About Us
IAESTE
IAESTE (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience) is a global non-governmental, non-profit organization with consultative status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), affiliation with the UN Department of Public Information (DPI), and consultative status with UNESCO. IAESTE facilitates paid internships abroad, enabling students to gain invaluable professional experience and cross-cultural skills. This initiative also benefits employers and universities by providing access to talented international interns who bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to their businesses or research projects.
Primarily focused on STEM fields, IAESTE has partnered with Taibah International School and operates as IAESTE Uganda, TIS. Through this collaboration, IAESTE Uganda, TIS, continues to promote the exchange of knowledge and cultural understanding, fostering global connections while equipping students with essential career and life skills.
100+
Countries served with IAESTE internships
371000+
Students sent on internships since 1948
3000+
Organisations that host interns
IMPACT
Global Impact of IAESTE
The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, Association sans but lucratif (non-profit association), commonly known as IAESTE Global A.s.b.l., is an organization that represents academic, industrial, and student interests.
CULTURAL EXCHANGE
IAESTE's Role in Professional and Cultural Exchange
IAESTE serves over 20,000 students, 3,000 employers, and 1,000 academic institutions globally through career-focused professional internships abroad, social and intercultural reception programs, international networking, and employer branding activities. Operating in more than 100 countries, IAESTE provides students with invaluable professional and cultural experiences while offering employers access to skilled international interns who bring fresh ideas and perspectives.
IAESTE Uganda
A Partnership with
Taibah International School
In Uganda, IAESTE operates in partnership with Taibah International School as IAESTE Uganda, TIS. This collaboration aligns with Taibah’s purpose of training the youth to be thinkers, not mere reflectors of other men’s thoughts. Guided by its vision to be the leading center in the provision and promotion of quality education in Uganda, Taibah International School actively supports IAESTE’s mission of fostering global connections, professional growth, and cross-cultural understanding among students.
