Hungary : Work experience

Work placements and internships

Work placements and internships are available in Hungary. Useful resources include:

• IAESTE (The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience) - arranges summer placements for science and engineering students in a range of countries, including Hungary;
• multinational companies with offices in Hungary (usually Budapest) - may advertise placements on their website and may also consider speculative applications. 

Exchange programmes

• AIESEC (Association Internationale des Etudiants en Sciences Economiques et Commerciales) provides an international exchange programme for students and recent graduates. They offer voluntary and paid work placements in professional organisations, schools and charities in a range of countries, including Hungary.
• Your institution may be involved in the Leonardo da Vinci Programme  through which vocational training exchanges and work placements are arranged with partner organisations in other countries, including Hungary. Contact your institution’s international office or your careers service for more information.

Volunteering

• Volunteering is a good way to gain experience and to learn more about Hungarian society and culture and will improve your language skills. The Youth in Action  programme, for example, is funded by the European Commission and provides young people with a variety of opportunities to experience Europe. The European Voluntary Service (EVS)  is part of this programme and offers young people (18-30) the opportunity to volunteer in a range of countries, including Hungary, for a period of 2 to 12 months.
• It is also possible to find volunteering opportunities via a range of volunteering websites, for example Volunteer Abroad  and WorldWide Volunteering (WWV) . Research any opportunities thoroughly to ensure you are happy with the project and terms and conditions on offer.

Gap year opportunities

To choose a reputable organisation offering gap years in Hungary, seek advice from your university careers service or check whether the company is registered with Air Travel Organisers' Licensing (ATOL)  or other similar organisations. Some companies will also offer services such as a 24-hour emergency helpline. See Your Gap Year for more information on planning a gap year, including information on jobs, voluntary opportunities and specialist gap year programmes. Also see gap year.