Vesalius Internship Programme - Students
The VIP allows students to experience an international and professional environment in the “Capital of Europe.” Internships are available at governmental organizations, multi-national corporations, NGOs, and many other types of business.
Through the VIP, students learn invaluable skills, build their CV, network with influential business people, and have the opportunity to pursue a career path.
Internships count as an academic course, and students receive 6 ECTS (equivalent to 3 US academic credits) upon successful completion. A few double internships worth 6 US credits are available to highly-motivated study-abroad students only.
While rewarding, the VIP is also demanding. Students are required to work a minimum of 150 hours, maintain a log-book of hours worked, and write a 3,000 word paper about their internship experience. At the conclusion of the internship, the student will receive a letter-grade.
Internships are highly-prized and competitive, so there is no guarantee that every applying student will be chosen for an internship.
You may view a listing of current Internship Partners and internship descriptions by clicking here.
The complete Vesalius College Internship Programme Catalogue is available here. (Spring 2010).
Deadlines for receipt of internship choices, CV, and cover letters are:
- Fall: 1 July
- Spring: 15 November
- Summer: 15 April
Applicants should ensure that their CVs and cover letters are appropriate and free of both grammatical and spelling errors. Please refer to one of the many reputable websites for samples, templates, and tips.
