internships in the Netherlands

Choosing an internship in the Netherlands

An internship is a chance to put your studies into practice and discover what kind of work you enjoy. You could join a team’s day-to-day work or take on a research project for your degree. On Magnet.me, you can explore internships in the Netherlands across different fields and find a placement that fits what you want to learn.

Finding the right fit for your studies

Dutch vacancies often use the terms hbo and wo. Hbo is higher professional education at a university of applied sciences; wo is research-oriented university education. Employers use these terms to describe the study background they’re looking for. If you study in another education system, ask how your programme fits. For a graduation project, the assignment also needs to give you room for your own research.

Working and studying in the Netherlands

An English listing page can include roles that require Dutch, for example when working with customers or local documents. The vacancy’s language requirements help you see which roles suit you. Hours, duration, supervision and allowance vary between placements too. If you’re an international student, your university or college can help with placement requirements, and the official Study in NL internship guidance explains what to consider before starting.

Explore your field with IT internships in the Netherlands or legal internships in the Netherlands, then open a vacancy to see how it fits your plans.