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Kickstart your future with an internship at imec

Are you ready to dive into cutting-edge technology and gain hands-on experience in the world’s leading research center? At imec, we welcome students from across the globe to join our internship and thesis program.

Check out internship or thesis opportunities

Who can apply?

If you're a university or engineering school student looking for an internship or thesis project, imec has a wide range of topics to explore. Whether you're studying engineering, science, industrial sciences, or another field, we offer exciting opportunities to work on real projects that push the boundaries of innovation. Our program is primarily designed for students with a technical or scientific background, but we also welcome applicants from other disciplines. To apply, you must be enrolled as a student for the full duration of your internship at imec. Before being able to start as an intern, you’ll need to provide the imec student placement agreement, which must be signed by your university or school. Additional conditions may apply depending on your nationality and education level.

Imec offers research internships:

All year round
For different study levels (Bachelor, Master, PhD)
For periods ranging from 3 to 18 months

*Important for non-EU students: You’ll need to be registered at a Belgian university to meet immigration requirements. If you're studying at a university outside Belgium, don’t worry: imec will arrange registration at a partner university.