IT internships in the Netherlands

Choosing an IT internship in the Netherlands

An IT internship lets you use your technical skills on a project with real users, requirements and deadlines. You might help build an application, explore a dataset or support the systems a team relies on. The work can help you discover whether you enjoy developing software, solving data problems or keeping technology running.

A project you can learn from

Joining an existing codebase gives you experience of how a development team works. A defined project can give you more ownership of a particular problem, while a research assignment lets you investigate a question in depth. Think about which experience would help you most. The tools in the vacancy are part of the picture, alongside who you’ll learn from and how you’ll get feedback.

Finding an IT internship in the Netherlands

Dutch vacancies may ask for hbo or wo students, referring to universities of applied sciences and research universities. If you’re working towards a graduation project, you’ll also need time and support for your assessed work. Some teams work in English; others need Dutch for documentation or contact with users. The vacancy’s study and language requirements, hours and allowance help you narrow down the options.

For more options, explore all internships in the Netherlands and find a placement that fits what you want to learn.