Recruiting in Europe
Prepare for internships and full-time opportunities in France, Germany, Italy, and across Europe. Career Advancement helps UChicago students explore and pursue careers in the EU through recruiting preparation, employer and alumni connections, internships, career treks, and programming tailored to specific markets.
Interested in working in Europe? Email Chiara Montanari at chiaram@uchicago.edu to schedule an appointment.
Prepare for Recruiting in the EU
Take advantage of recruiting events and career resources offered through EURES (European Employment Services) and the European Labour Authority (ELA). These European public services provide information and support for students interested in working across Europe, including country-specific guidance, and virtual recruiting events.
Virtual Recruiting Events & Information Sessions
Events are added throughout the year, so regularly check the European Job Days calendar for upcoming opportunities.
EU Virtual Career Event Tracker (Autumn 2026)
Event Name | Country | Live Date (2026) | Action / Registration Link |
Boost Your Career with EURES 2026 Jobs in Technology, Life Sciences and Engineering | General EU | October 20 | |
Make it in Germany 2026 | Germany | October 28 | |
Connexio Virtual Fair | France & Germany | November 12 | |
Direct to Deutschland | Germany | November 18 | |
EURES Italy for Employers' Day | Italy | November 24 | TBD |
EU Programming
These signature initiatives connect UChicago students to the region beyond standard recruiting — spanning technology, global expansion strategy, and entrepreneurship.
German for Business: Summer Internships in German-Speaking Europe
Designed for students pursuing the German for Business minor, the program provides full-time summer internships in German-speaking countries, with opportunities across business, technology, STEM, and other fields. Students gain professional experience while strengthening their German language skills.
This program offers 20 undergraduates full-time summer internships with startups in France across sectors including technology, AI, climate tech, fintech, and consumer ventures.
The Germany Quantum Fellows Program offers UChicago undergraduates 10-week summer internships with leading quantum employers across Germany. Opportunities range from technical roles to business strategy, and no prior quantum experience is required.
Gain hands-on experience in Germany’s materials science sector through an 8–10 week internship in areas such as energy, chemicals, automotive, R&D, engineering, and business strategy. Open to students of all backgrounds interested in materials science.
International Jeff Metcalf Internships
The International Metcalf Internship Program offers funded opportunities across Europe in a wide range of fields. Positions are posted throughout the academic year on Handshake and regularly promoted through Career Advancement industry newsletters. Employers may include startups, multinational companies, nonprofits, research organizations, and cultural institutions.
Employers may include:
Satispay | Italy | ITV Studios | France |
Founderland | Germany | MotionLab | Germany |
Bibliothèques Sans Frontières | France | Natixis | France |
ESPCI Paris | France | Caron | France |
Gustave Roussy Research Institute | France | National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology | France |
Boost Camp | United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |
Apply for Internships & Full-Time Roles
Use the job boards below to explore internship and full-time opportunities across Europe in a wide range of industries and career fields.
Learn more about opportunities in Germany.
Business & Entry-Level Job Boards
Specialized Tech & Startup Boards
Policy and Governance
Media, Journalism, Advertising
EU Traineeships
EU traineeships are ideal for students interested in public policy and international governance. They are structured internship programs offered by European Union institutions, agencies, and bodies. They provide students and recent graduates with professional experience in areas such as policy, law, economics, communications, international affairs, research, and administration. Many are paid, fixed-term opportunities based in Brussels, Luxembourg, and other locations across Europe. Please note that the majority of these opportunities are 5 to 12 months long.
EU Traineeship Application & Deadline Tracker
Institution / Employer | Traineeship Program | Session Dates | Application Timeline | Hub / Application Link |
European Commission | Blue Book Traineeships | Oct – Feb, 2027 | April 2027 | |
European Commission | Blue Book Traineeships | Mar -July, 2028 | October 2028 | |
European Parliament | Schuman Traineeships | March – July, 2027 | Oct 1-31, 2026 | |
European Parliament | Schuman Traineeships | Oct. – Feb. 2027 | May 1-31, 2027 | |
Council of the EU | GSC Traineeship | Sept 1 – Jan 31, 2027 | Feb. 1- March 31 2027 | |
Council of the EU | GSC Traineeship | Feb 1 – June 30 | July – Sept. 2028 | |
European Central Bank | ECB Traineeship | Ad-hoc (Varies) | Rolling Deadlines |
Graduate & Trainee Programs
Many European employers offer structured graduate and trainee programs for students and recent graduates entering the workforce. These programs typically combine full-time employment with formal training, mentorship, and rotations across teams or business areas, and often recruit on fixed annual timelines.
Company | Program Name | Country | Application Timeline | Hub / Application Link |
AB InBev | Graduate Management Traineeship | Multiple countries | Sep-Nov, 2027 Or until filled | |
Celonis | Orbit Graduate Program | Multiple countries | Nov. 30, 2027 Or until filled | |
LVMH | Multiple Programs | Multiple countries | Varies according to program | |
Vattenfall | International Trainee Programme | Germany | October 18, 2027 | |
Siemens | Siemens Graduate Program | Multiple countries | Rolling basis, until filled | |
UniCredit | Client Solutions Graduate Track | Multiple countries | Rolling basis, until filled | |
Deutsche Börse | Graduate Trainee Programs | Germany | TBD (Spring 2027 |
Meet Employers on a Career Trek
Experience professional landscapes across Europe firsthand through Career Advancement treks spanning a range of destinations and industries, featuring employer site visits and networking opportunities.
Milan Business and Finance Trek | Dec 14 - Dec 16, 2026 | Apply here
Stockholm AI & Business Trek| Dec 14 - Dec 16, 2026 | Apply here
Berlin Entrepreneurship & AI Trek | Dec 14 - Dec 16, 2026 | Apply here
Milan Business & Finance Trek | Mar 15 - Mar 17, 2027
Munich Biological Sciences Trek | Mar 15 - Mar 17, 2027
Munich Quantum Trek | Mar 18 - Mar 19, 2027
Athens Business Trek | March 16-17, 2027
Learn from Employers
Throughout the year, students may be able to take part in employer presentations, industry panels, virtual recruiting events, and conversations with professionals across the Europe. These opportunities help students better understand EU recruiting practices, employer expectations, and how hiring processes can differ across member states when pursuing internships and full-time roles.
Job Shadowing
Spend time with professionals and get a short-term, firsthand look at a career, organization, or industry through Career Advancement's existing Job Shadowing Program.