ITU Internship Programme

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Citizen of an ITU Member State, under 30 years old (exceptions can be made for PhD candidates), enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate programme or a recent graduate (within six months of the internship). Proof of enrolment or graduation and a CV are required.

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About this opportunity

ITU, the UN agency for information and communication technologies, offers unpaid internships at its Geneva headquarters and regional offices. Students apply to individual internship vacancies on the ITU careers site.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Citizen of an ITU Member State, under 30 years old (exceptions can be made for PhD candidates), enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate programme or a recent graduate (within six months of the internship). Proof of enrolment or graduation and a CV are required.
2. Note the deadline. Open all year (ITU posts internship vacancies on its careers site) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. CV; Cover letter or motivation statement; Proof of current enrolment or recent graduation; Academic transcript; Passport or national ID copy; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Tailor your CV to the role: lead with the skills and projects the posting asks for.
2. Write a short, specific motivation statement. Name the team or project you want to join and why.
3. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
4. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
5. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
6. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.

Quick answers

Who can apply for ITU Internship Programme?

Citizen of an ITU Member State, under 30 years old (exceptions can be made for PhD candidates), enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate programme or a recent graduate (within six months of the internship). Proof of enrolment or graduation and a CV are required.

What does ITU Internship Programme cover?

Internships advertised on the ITU careers site are titled "Unpaid internship"; the page gives no stipend, duration or deadline details

When is the deadline for ITU Internship Programme?

Open all year (ITU posts internship vacancies on its careers site) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with ITU Internship Programme?

Host countries: Switzerland.

What documents do I need for ITU Internship Programme?

CV; Cover letter or motivation statement; Proof of current enrolment or recent graduation; Academic transcript; Passport or national ID copy; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the ITU Internship Programme application?

Medium: ITU Careers online application + CV + proof of enrolment