The Master in Transnational Governance shapes young talents into future policy leaders, by equipping students with the necessary analytical and professional skills to take on leadership and policy-making roles in a globalised world. This starts with a mandatory curricular internship between the first and second year with one of our international partner organisations.
As the internship is a training experience, not a work contract, it is generally not paid. Students must therefore plan for this activity with their own budget, while also considering all the logistics involved (i.e. accommodation, transport, insurance, VISA when needed) in pursuing an internship abroad.
October 2025
Confirmed list of partner organisations will be presented to first-year students.
November – January 2026
Students apply to max 3 organisations.
January 2026
Applications are passed on to chosen organisations for selection.
February 2026
Deadline for organisations to provide results.
Mid-March 2026
Deadline for internship agreements to be signed.
April- August 2026
Internships take place.
September 2026
Post-internship evaluation forms.
For more information on the internship, please email stg.internships@eui.eu
Testimonials
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Cristina Calvi
Master Student
Florence School of Transnational Governance
"As my first work experience, I was certain that this unique opportunity would leave a great mark, but it truly surpassed all my expectations. Having the privilege to contribute to analysis and research within the Council's internal think tank, ART, by contributing to several research publications, participating in brainstorming sessions and thematic discussions, organizing workshops, co-authoring an internal article, and more, has been truly inspiring. It is the first time I have been able to apply academic insights in practice."
Internship in numbers
During the first year of the Master in Transnational Governance, students are exposed to renowned global internship opportunities.
Spanning 16 countries across four continents – Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa – our first-year students have been selected for internships for spring/summer 2025.
Amongst these locations, they have secured positions in diverse organisations and institutions, including:
- EU Institution (30%);
- Think Tank (27%);
- UN System (13%);
- Research (11%);
- NGO (7%);
- Other (4%);
- International Organisation (4%);
- Civil Society (2%);
- Consulting (2%).
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Last update: April 2025
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Potential partnerships
Below a few examples of past and present institutions for potential internship agreements.
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