Are you prepared to boost your profession with a prominent foreign internship in 2025? The London School of Economics (LSE) is again offering the opportunity for EU and summer internships, and foreign students are strongly encouraged to apply.
These trainings, hosted across elite European organizations such as the European Commission, European Parliament, ECB, and NGOs, provide hands-on job skills in public policy. Economics, HR, IT, translation, and other fields are at the heart of Europe’s decision-making centers, such as Brussels and Luxembourg.
WHAT ARE THESE TRAINING
These training prospects are typically referred to as “stages” or “traineeships” and are official, structured placements available to both EU and non-EU graduates. They are arranged by some of the strong institutions and agencies in Europe and provide different occupational skills, which include:
- Information Technology, Communication, and Translation
- Policy research and analysis
- Human resources and legal support
- Public administration and economics
ARE THEY REIMBURSED?
Several EU internships come with a monthly allowance of $1,300 (tax-free) and personal health insurance. Some prospects may be unreimbursed, so frequently confirm before devoting.
PERIODS AND DEADLINES
- Typical period: Three to Five months
- Subsequent admission: Several trainings start in Autumn 2025 (September/October
- Request cycles: Final dates vary by institution; most institutions approve requests throughout the year.
- Major EC internship dates: October 2025 admission
- Approximately 650 roles are available for each admission.
WHERE YOU TRAIN
Below are some of the top host organizations for the London School of Economics-related EU training:
| institutions | destination | Areas |
| European Commission | Brussels | Economics, Admin, Public Policy |
| European Parliament | Luxembourg / Brussels | Political science, communications |
| European central bank | Frankfurt | Data analysis, finance |
| Court of Justice | Luxembourg | Admin, Law |
| European Council | Brussels | Policy, Diplomacy |
| European Ombudsman | Strasbourg / Brussels | Advocacy, Legal |
| European network and information security agency (ENISA) | Athens | IT, Cybersecurity |
| NGOs through Eurobrussels.com | Brussels and across the EU | Public Affairs, development |
Hint: You can also directly reach out to members of the European Parliament (MEPs) for support. The Members of the European Parliament directory is obtainable on the European Parliament webpage.
