UNESCO Internship 2025: 1-6 Months Internship Program Launched For Graduates, Apply Before 31 December

UNESCO,​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, has formalized the opening of its Internship Programme 2025 that will be a unique opportunity for graduate students and recent postgraduates to get a practical experience in a globally respected institution. 

The time of the internship varies from one to six months, and the applicants willing to take part in this programme should send their application no later than 31 December 2025, midnight (Paris ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌time). NOTE that no applications will be accepted after this date, and there are no expectations of the deadline being extended. Hereby, apply as soon as possible.

UNESCO​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Internship 2025: Purpose and Scope of the Programme

The main aim of the internship program at UNESCO is to allow the participants to gain firsthand practical work experience in a diverse and international setting. Along with it, the interns are going to be able to extend their knowledge concerning the mandate, programmes and also the administrative procedures of ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌UNESCO. The programme aims to enhance academic and technical knowledge through real-world assignments that contribute to UNESCO’s mission in education, science, culture, and communication.

Interns may be placed at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, in field offices, or at affiliated institutes, depending on the nature of the assignment and organisational needs.

UNESCO Internship 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Internship applicants should correspond to the criteria specified below.

• Age:  The applicants need to be 20 years old or more when the application is ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌made.

• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must either be currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent) or have graduated with such a degree within the last 12 months. 

• Languages:​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ An excellent command of either English or French is necessary. Besides, knowledge of any other official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish) would be a plus.

• Skills: The candidates should have sharp analytical, communication, and organisational skills. Besides, they should have the ability to work in a team, and hence, a team-oriented environment would not be a problem for them.

Note: Ineligible are those having only a bachelor’s degree and not being engaged in further studies.

Internship Details

• Duration: An internship period can be anywhere between one month and six months.

• Location: Depending on the sector and the project, interns could be going to UNESCO Headquarters, field offices, or institutes.

• Sectors: The positions are open for the different sectors like Education, Natural Sciences, Social and Human Sciences, Culture, and Communication and Information. As an instance, the Natural Sciences Sector is orienting its work in accordance with international frameworks like the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement, and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌Reduction.

How to Apply for the UNESCO Internship 2025

Interested candidates can follow these steps to apply for the UNESCO Internship Programme 2025:

Step 1: Visit the official UNESCO Careers portal at careers.unesco.org. To make it simpler, the direct link to the portal is given here. Click it to get directed to the page.

Step 2: Navigate to the Career Opportunities section at the top, then go to the  Internship and Volunteer section and select it.

Step 3: Look​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ for the Intern Title, location, type of post, etc. that you want to apply for. Creating an account or logging in to the portal is necessary to start your application.

Step 4: Completing the online application form with the following information:

• Personal information (name, date of birth, nationality)

• Academic background (degree, institution, field of study)

• Language proficiency (English, French, or other official UNESCO languages)

• Motivation statement telling the internship interest and how the intern mission fits with UNESCO’s

Step 5: Besides, you can upload any required supporting documents such as proof of enrollment or graduation, language certificates, and identification.

Step 6: Make sure that you have checked the eligibility criteria and that you meet all the requirements before sending your application.

Step 7: Make sure that you send your complete application before the deadline of 31 December ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌2025.

Applicants​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ should be applying early and make sure that all details are correct and complete so that they will not be disqualified.

More Details

One should be aware of the fact that a UNESCO internship is an unpaid position, and hence the interns have to bear the costs of their travel, accommodation, and living expenses for the period of the internship. Despite that, the programme is extremely valuable as it provides a great opportunity to be involved in international policy-making, implementation of the project, and working with people from different ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌cultures.

Successful candidates will receive a certificate upon completion of the internship, which may serve as a valuable credential for future career opportunities in international organizations, academia, or public service.

For more details and to apply, candidates should visit the UNESCO Internship Programme page