The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) is an independent, non-profit and non-political student exchange organisation, as well as the largest organisation of its kind in the world. It provides paid, course-related internships for students in the science and engineering disciplines, and high quality trainees for long or short term projects for employers. Currently, there are over 80 countries and regions involved and over 4000 internships exchanged per year globally.
IAESTE activities in Macao are administered by Global Affairs Office of University of Macau and jointly managed by Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) and Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS). Due to the technical nature of the internships, the opportunities are offered exclusively to FHS, FST and ICMS students.
Learn more about about IAESTE A.s.b.l.: https://iaeste.org
If you are a prospective incoming trainee to UM, please visit the Inbound page.
- Make your CV stand out!
- Live and work in another country
- Gain practical experience in a real working environment
- Get reasonable subsidy from your internship employer to support your basic living costs
- Improve your language and communication skills
- Make new friends, experience a different culture and expand your social network
- Full-time UM students in FHS , FST or ICMS
*exchange students are NOT eligible; please contact the Local Committee in your home university - Good academic standing
- Good English level
- Outgoing, self-motivated and willing to accept new challenges
Remark for students in Year 4 bachelor or final year of study: applicants must have an active student status throughout the entire duration of the internship. For students who are in the final year of study, if your graduation day is before the end date of your internship, you are NOT eligible to participate in the internship. Please consult Global Affairs Office or the General Office of your faculty before applying.
What are the costs?
- NO application fees!
- Round-trip travel expenses
- Visa fee (depends on the visa policy of the destination country)
- Medical insurance
- Living expenses to support your living until your first payment (payment time frame may vary by offer)
- Other personal expenses
Application for IAESTE Programme begins in late January – February every year. IAESTE Macao will only consider applications endorsed by the faculties within the application period. For more updates, please stay tuned for updates on the UM e-bulletin and/or other campus channels.
| Time | Stage of Application |
| February* | Call for application Submit electronic application form and the required attachments to the designated Faculty General Office contact point before the Deadline |
| March* | Selection Stage 1: Screening by Faculty Faculty selects one best candidate for each offer (the others will be put on waiting list) |
| Selection Stage 2: Interview by IAESTE Macao Selected candidates will be contacted by IAESTE Macao for interview arrangement >> Successful candidates will need to register on the online exchange platform (EP) and submit a nomination package to the destination office |
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| Mid-March | Deadline of submission of nomination package |
| April – May | Selection Stage 3: Assessment by IAESTE hosting office at the destination The hosting office will examine your nomination before sending to the employer |
| Selection Stage 4: Employer’s Decision The employer will make the final decision |
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| Announcement of results IAESTE Macao office will inform the student the final result>> If successfully accepted, IAESTE Macao will guide the students to prepare for internship and apply for Visa (if required)>> IAESTE host office will confirm accommodation and other arrangements with the students directly |
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| June – | Beginning of internship |
* The actual time frame varies year by year based on the Chinese New Year break
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IAESTE China Macao administrative office:
E-mail: iaeste_enquiry@um.edu.mo
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Useful Links:
IAESTE A.s.b.l.: https://iaeste.org
IAESTE Ombudsperson: https://iaeste.org/feedback-and-complaints