IOM UN Migration Internship 2025 [Apply Now]

The IOM Internship Programme provides students with the opportunity to learn about IOM's activities, to gain initial work experience, and/or to gain knowledge on a broad range of migration technical areas and disciplines. IOM provides on-the-job training to interns so that both they and the organization can benefit. Furthermore, internships build links with academic institutions and universities.

Each year, IOM welcomes hundreds of interns to work within IOM offices globally.

Interns are given assignments and responsibility commensurate with their academic and professional experience and are placed under the guidance of a supervisor

Eligibility Criteria for IOM UN Migration Internship 2025 [Apply Now]

Applicants to the IOM internship programme must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

1. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
2. Be enrolled in a graduate degree programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
3. Have graduated with a university or graduate degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation; or
4. Be sponsored by a governmental/non-governmental institution and/or academic institution to work in a specific area relevant to both IOM and the sponsor institution.

All interns must be between 19 and 36 years of age (average age is 26). Furthermore, interns should have a working knowledge (both oral and written) of at least one of IOM’s official languages (English, French, or Spanish).

Benefits of IOM UN Migration Internship 2025 [Apply Now]

It is the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institution to arrange for travel to and from the duty station upon commencement and conclusion of the internship. All related travel expenses, including visas, will be paid by the intern or sponsoring institution. IOM does not cover the cost of travel or visas; however, the office can prepare a visa support letter to facilitate the acquisition of a visa.

How to Apply

Internships in IOM field missions

For internships in IOM Country Offices, please send your application directly to the specific office in which you are interested in working. You can find the contact details of IOM country offices by selecting one of the countries on this page.

Internships in IOM Headquarters (Geneva)

For advertised internships at IOM Geneva (Headquarters), internship vacancies start with “INT”.

Important:

There is no specific time of the year for sending your application for an internship. If you were granted (or may be granted) a scholarship or your internship is a mandatory requirement for completing your studies, you should specify this in your cover letter, as well as the exact dates of the proposed internship. Remember to attach a letter from your sponsor or university confirming the purpose of the assignment, as well as the amount of your grant.

Current internships available

To see a list of internship opportunities in IOM, please visit the Current Vacancies page.

Interested applicants should use the link below to apply.

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Application Link(s)

• Apply for IOM UN Migration Internship 2025 [Apply Now]