IAESTE is an independent, non-political organization with more than 85 member countries worldwide. It provides university / college students of science, engineering, technology and applied arts with paid course-related technical training abroad and promotes international understanding and goodwill amongst students of all nations. Since the association's founding in 1948, IAESTE has exchanged more than 300,000 students.
MISSION OF IAESTE
To operate a high quality practical training exchange program between members, in order to enhance technical and professional development and to promote international understanding and goodwill amongst students, academic institutions, employers and the wider community.
AIMS of IAESTE
- To provide students in higher education with technical experience relevant to their studies
- To offer host-companies well-qualified and motivated trainees
- To be a source of cultural enrichment for trainees and their host communities