International Work Experience
in Portugal
While you enjoy your stay you should apply for an internship.
Your resume will carry forever the memories of your stay.
WE'LL BE HERE FOR YOU,
FROM THE FIRST SECOND.
Besides, we offer a premium support service too!
We can deal with bureaucratic issues or your relocation to Portugal.
Your resume will carry forever the memories of your stay.
We have a wide variety of internships.
Choose yours from North to South Portugal.
INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS AND PLACEMENTS IN PORTUGAL — FREE FOR STUDENTS
Placement in Portugal has been connecting international students and young professionals with Portuguese companies since 2013. Whether you are an Erasmus student, a recent graduate, or a young professional looking for international work experience, we make it easy to find the right internship or placement in Portugal — completely free of charge for trainees.
We work with companies across Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Coimbra, and other Portuguese cities, offering internships in fields such as engineering, business, marketing, IT, hospitality, tourism, and many more. Our team personally handles the matching process so you find a placement that truly fits your academic background and career goals.
Beyond placing you in the right company, we support you before and after your arrival — from help with bureaucratic paperwork and NIF registration to advice on housing, transportation, and settling into life in Portugal. We are with you from day one.
Browse Open InternshipsHOW IT WORKS
Three simple steps to your internship in Portugal
Create Your Profile
Register for free and complete your trainee profile with your academic background, language skills, field of study and availability. It only takes a few minutes.
Browse & Apply
Explore our open internship offers and apply to the ones that match your profile. Our team will review your application and connect you with the company within 24 hours.
Get Placed in Portugal
Once confirmed, we assist you with your move to Portugal — NIF, housing tips, relocation support. Your internship experience starts stress-free, from day one.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Placement in Portugal really free for students?
Yes, completely free. We never charge students or trainees for registration, applying to internships, or our placement service. Companies pay a fee to list their internship offers — you pay nothing.
Who can apply for an internship through your platform?
Our platform is open to international students, Erasmus participants, recent graduates, and young professionals from any country who are looking for work experience in Portugal. Most applicants are between 18 and 30 years old and enrolled in or recently graduated from a university programme.
What fields of study are available?
We offer internships in a wide range of fields including Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing & Communication, Information Technology, Tourism & Hospitality, Architecture, Law, Health Sciences, and more. New offers are published regularly so check back often.
How long does the placement process take?
Once your profile is complete and you apply for a position, we typically respond within 24 hours. The total time from application to confirmed placement varies between one and four weeks, depending on the company's hiring process.
Which cities in Portugal can I do an internship in?
We have partner companies across Portugal. Most of our internships are in Lisbon and Porto, but we also have placements available in Braga, Coimbra, Faro, Setúbal, and other cities. You can filter offers by city on our placements listing.