UNESCO has offered international internship opportunities for postgraduate and PhD students, providing selected candidates with hands-on experience on a global scale.

To promote the careers of young people, UNESCO has offered international internship opportunities for postgraduate and PhD students, providing selected candidates with hands-on experience on a global scale. UNESCO has announced a special internship program. During this internship, selected young people will gain international work experience and strengthen their academic and technical knowledge in practical ways. This program is specifically for postgraduate and PhD students.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply by visiting the official website, careers.unesco.org, until December 31, 2025. The purpose of this internship is to provide young people with professional experience in a global arena and further develop their skills.

Who can apply?

Candidates applying for this internship must have a master's degree, a PhD, or an equivalent higher education program. If you have recently completed a master's or PhD within the last 12 months, you are also eligible to apply.

Only candidates with a graduate-level degree can apply if they are enrolled in a postgraduate program or have completed a bachelor's degree within the last 12 months prior to the start of the internship. Candidates applying for secretarial/assistant or technical/professional positions must be continuing their studies at the relevant school or technical institute and must be in the final year.

These are the essential eligibility requirements

Candidates for UNESCO internships must have a good command of English or French, while secretarial positions at headquarters may require knowledge of both languages. Proficiency in office software such as MS Office and Google Workspace is also required, and they must be able to work with a team in an international environment. Candidates must possess good interpersonal and communication skills, and the minimum age for application is 20 years.

Be sure to do these things

Before applying for a UNESCO internship, prepare your motivation letter and CV/resume. The application process will be entirely in English or French. If the documents are not in these languages, have simple translations ready. Also, ensure your contact number and email address remain active for the next six months.