UNESCO Internship Programme 2026

📝 About UNESCO Internship Programme

The UNESCO Internship Programme offers practical work experience in a multicultural environment. It helps participants understand the Organization's mandate, programmes, and main thrusts while enhancing academic knowledge through relevant work assignments. This experience prepares candidates for their future careers.

🎁 Benefits of UNESCO Internship Programme

• Gain exposure by working in a United Nations specialized agency.
• Receive training and guidance from experienced professionals.
• Improve communication and teamwork skills through the internship.
• Work at the headquarters in Paris or across other locations.
• Enjoy 2.5 days of leave per month.
• Experience living and working in Europe through this prestigious international internship.

✅ UNESCO Internship Programme Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 20 years old at the time of application.
• Open to students and recent graduates.
• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program such as a Master’s, PhD, second university degree, or higher.
• Graduates must have completed their degree within the past 12 months.
• Those with only a completed bachelor’s degree who are not pursuing further studies are not eligible.
• Candidates in secretarial/assistant or technical/professional assignments should:
  • Be enrolled in or recently graduated (within the last year) from a specialized technical, professional, or secretarial institute.
  • Be in the final year of their studies at the time of application.
• Strong command of English or French is essential.
• Good understanding of computer systems and standard office software is required.
• Interns are responsible for their own visa, travel, and comprehensive health insurance for the full duration of the internship.
• Must be able to work as part of a diverse and multicultural team.
• Candidates should demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Applications are open now. Click on the official application website to apply.

⏳ Application Deadline

30 June, 2026

🔗 Application Portal

• View details of the UNESCO Internship Programme.
• Apply for the UNESCO Internship Programme.

Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to gain international experience and contribute to UNESCO's mission!

• Interns will gain exposure by working in a United Nations specialized agency.
• They will receive training and guidance from experienced professionals.
• Moreover, interns will polish their communication and teamwork skills through this UNESCO Internship.
• All interns will work at the headquarters in Paris or across other locations.
• They can take 2.5 days of leave per month.
• The UNESCO Internship Program 2026 is a prestigious international internship that offers candidates an opportunity to live and work in Europe.