What is offer?

This page describes the respective offers for Exchange Internship and Global Internship.

Glossary of Terms

The table below explains the terms used within this page.

Item	Content
Internship Host	A company or university that offers internship opportunities to students.
Offer	A predetermined format in which the internship host states the student’s field of expertise and required skills to be accepted by the internship host, as well as the accommodation and housing to be provided
Intern Candidate	After application, the student must complete an interview with the professor in charge of IAESTE Japan and be approved as an Intern Candidate. The right as an Internship Candidate is valid as long as you have a student registration.
IAESTE A.s.b.l.	A non-profit organization registered in Luxembourg and the international umbrella organization for IAESTE. A.s.b.l. stands for `Association sans but lucratif`.
Exchange Platform	A system for opening and submitting offers operated by IAESTE A.s.b.l.. You need to register first to use the system.

About offer types

There are two types of offers: Exchange Internship and Global Internship, each with different characteristics.

What is Exchange Internship?

This is an internship in which the sending country matches one student with an offer exchanged on a 1:1 basis with another country.

What is Global Internship?

This is an internship in which several countries nominate ‘a maximum of two students’ for one offer and the host country/Internship host selects the student from among them.
You will be assigned to one of the offers posted on the Exchange Platform from time to time by contacting IAESTE Japan with your request.

Characteristics by Offer Type

Offer Type	Advantages	Disadvantages
Exchange Internship	There is no other applicants (competitors). If you meet the required skills, you have a very good chance of being accepted. If you are not accepted or the offer itself is cancelled for some reason, you can look for an offer of your choice through Global Internship.	You cannot choose the country for internship. Since you cannot choose the content of the internship, it may not meet your expectations. If there is no offer in your first choice region that matches your desired field and desired duration, you will be offered your second or third choice region. Basically, you cannot refuse the first offer you are assigned (unless the country is in a travel hazard).
Global Internship	You can choose an offer yourself by looking at the country, internship content, duration, etc. described on the offers. You can apply to multiple offers simultaneously. There are offers of companies that do not appear in the Exchange Internship. If no students matching the criteria are found, the offer are repeatedly listed in the system. There are many offers in computer science. Remote internships are also published.	Some offers may have multiple competitors as applicants come from different member countries. The number of open offers varies depending on the time of year. The `April to June` period has the largest number of open offers, while the `summer vacation period` has fewer open offers. Most offers have a `two week` to `one month` deadline for applications after the offer is published. Fewer offers are available for applicants who have completed two undergraduate years.

Minimum English Proficiency Requirements

The minimum English score requirement depends on the offer type you selected at the time of application.
Scores must have been obtained on or after March 2025.

Examination	Exchange Internship	Global Internship
TOEFL iBT (from Jan. 2026)	4	4.5
TOEFL iBT (before Jan. 2026)	72(*1)	86(*1)
IELTS	5.5	6.5
Cambridge English Qualifications	B2 First	C1 Advanced
STEP Eiken	Grade Pre-1	Grade Pre-1
TOEIC Listening & Reading	650	785

*1: Because the TOEFL iBT score reporting system changed in January 2026, applicants may use TOEFL iBT scores obtained before the change for the time being. However, as some internship hosts may require the new TOEFL iBT score, we strongly recommend obtaining a new score before your Nomination Documents are submitted.

Notes on English Proficiency after Application

Many IAESTE member countries primarily evaluate applicants based on TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge English Qualifications. In some European countries, TOEIC scores may not be accepted. Proof of speaking and writing proficiency may also be required.
The minimum scores listed above are required for application. However, practical English communication skills are essential, as some host organizations conduct interviews before making their selection.
Some host countries require proof of Speaking and Writing proficiency. If you only have a TOEIC Listening & Reading score, IAESTE Japan may ask you to complete an additional interview or submit results from another English test. You will be contacted if this applies to you.

Offers on the IAESTE A.s.b.l. Website

The IAESTE A.s.b.l. website introduces the offers made public by each member country and gives a brief overview of each offer. If you are interested, please take a look.
The number and content of offers to be published will vary depending on the time of year.

Internship information available at IAESTE A.s.b.l.

Exchange Platform

All offers are registered on IAESTE’s Exchange Platform. By logging into the Exchange Platform, you will be able to view the offers available for application at the time of viewing, etc.
Go to Apply Now under Internship Information available at IAESTE A.s.b.l. above to create an account. IAESTE Japan will verify the information you have entered to create your account.

Once your account has been registered on the Exchange Platform, please refer to the Student Guide available on the Exchange Platform.