Engineering Internships: Intern abroad in Thessaloniki, Greece
This is an excellent internship for those looking to gain hands-on experience assisting experienced supervisors and design teams with a range of ongoing engineering lab and research projects.
What to expect from your Engineering internship:
- Contribute to real world business, engineering and research projects.
- Gain highly relevant engineering experience on unique internships designed specifically to suit you.
- Enjoy traveling and living in Thessaloniki, with easy access to wider Northern Greece and the Mediterranean.
Your internship abroad host organization:
- Academic Research Center
Internship details
This is an excellent internship for those looking to gain hands-on experience assisting experienced supervisors and design teams with a range of ongoing engineering lab and research projects, plans and procedures.
This is an in-country internship which includes accommodation. You can explore remote Engineering internships and remote Computer Science & Information Technology internships, if you are looking for an internship program that you can undertake from home.
When you start your career in engineering, your ability to get a good job can depend on your demonstrated skills and experience. Having a broad portfolio of work to showcase, as well as excellent references, provides a huge advantage. On these Engineering internships in Europe, you’ll expand your network, professional outlook, and contribute to a range of real life lab and research projects, which add to your demonstrated experience.
Interns gain practical, real world experience by collaborating with the research center of the International Hellenic University in Thessaloniki, Greece. The program is designed to be hands-on and interns contribute within a team, which is made-up of well known professors and PhD researchers. The Engineering research team is involved with large projects around Europe, offering interns a unique opportunity to gain international expertise and networks. Engineering internships may be related to projects in the fields of:
- Electronics
- Textiles
- Sustainable Transportation
- AI
- Hybrid Energy Systems & RES
Some previous examples of engineering projects have included industrial design, aeronautical engineering, sustainable mobility solutions, work with human-centric technologies and Photovoltaic systems. Interns generally have broad scope to assist with a range of different projects relevant to their background and level of experience. You’ll participate under the guidance of an experienced supervisor and may also contribute to consultancy and turnkey projects. If you’re looking for a specific kind of placement, have a chat with our team and we’ll be happy to provide more guidance.
Greek language proficiency is not a requirement to join. However, interns should expect that a language barrier can still be encountered to a certain extent. Interns should be prepared for the very natural and normal frustration of not always understanding what is being said around them. Come prepared and willing to surmount a language barrier (and ask for help when needed), as opposed to being intimidated by it.
In all cases, interns should expect that the first week of your experience will focus on settling in and gaining some introductory knowledge, as you will not “hit the ground running”. Rather, you should start with learning about the placement to gain an understanding of what you can build upon, develop, learn, and contribute. Ensure that you ask questions and provide feedback during the introductory period, so that your supervisor understands how you’re progressing. This will help them to better understand important details, such as how quickly you learn, what you find challenging, what you find interesting, etc.
Understand and expect that individual internship experiences vary, as the specific project that you’re assigned will depend on review of your resume and your current level of studies and experience. Therefore, if you’re at a more introductory level, you should reasonably expect a more introductory internship. Likewise, if you’re interning for a shorter duration, you will have a different experience from someone who is interning for a longer duration. Placement preferences are considered but always subject to availability.
Typical Schedule
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Monday to Friday, up to 8 hours per day
What are the career benefits of interning abroad as a Engineering Intern?
Engineering interns learn from a qualified and experienced supervisor, and can be involved in:
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Assisting with ongoing engineering and construction projects in a specific sector.
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Supporting the technical office and design teams with plans and procedures.
Professional development opportunities:
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Gain highly relevant skills on projects that suit your interests.
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Learn from experienced engineers working in your sector.
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Gain hands-on experience contributing to projects at different stages.
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Experience how engineering and construction projects run in a different cultural environment.
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Gain practical skills and boost your employability, with guidance from Intern Abroad HQ’s Experiential Learning Curriculum to support your learning and cultural intelligence.
Are you eligible for this internship?
Submit a free application so we can confirm your eligibility and check availability for your preferred dates.
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What recent Engineering interns said about their experience
I enjoyed being alone in a new country and city. It encouraged me to push my boundaries, make connections, and learn how to be more self-sufficient.
The food and the relaxed culture that is Greece was amazing! I also enjoyed the level of personal connection between the professors at my university and the students there. It felt so genuine to work there.
This internship will contribute towards my personal and professional development as it will appear on my resume for future employers to see and reflect upon. My internship supervisors were vital within my internship placement and I admired them due to their efforts in ensuring I was always on the right track and that my work was always completed appropriately. My skills, personality and ideas have all been enhanced throughout my internship program as it offered a glimpse of what a job as a mechanical engineer would be. It was a perfect training period for future employment. RISEWAYsupplied me with the appropriate guidance and support whenever needed during my internship. I commend them for their efforts as they ensured I always had assistance whenever required during my internship.
I chose this Engineering internship based out of Thessaloniki, Greece on the basis that I have a passion for innovation, design and problem solving. I learnt so much and was taught the basics of mechanical engineering tools, which I think will be incredibly useful later on in my mechanical engineering degree. This has been my first time traveling alone and it has allowed me to mature so much! When looking online, this internship caught my eye as portraying that it could meet these needs, and as such, I have been able to build a drone and fulfill what I wanted to do since traveling abroad. During my internship experience I took over the project work of a previous intern who had completed the electronics for a drone. From here, I worked to build the remaining shell and design the remaining parts using a 3D printer, ensuring it would be stable and able to fly. I was also asked to design and build some of the flanges, which I sketched out using fundamental sketch techniques learnt at university.
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Academic credit available for all internships
Get course credit from your college or university while completing your internship abroad or a remote internship program. It's a great way to meet your academic requirements and gain valuable experience at the same time.
Learn about course creditProgram fees
Applying for our Engineering Internship is completely free! The support package covers the assistance we provide in finding your internship and arranging your living accommodations in your host country, ensuring you thrive during your program.
Please note that a deposit of US$499 is required to confirm your place. The remaining balance (minus your initial US$499 deposit) is due at least 60 days before your internship start date.
Duration |
Program Fee (USD) |
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| 2 weeks | $2,324 Equivalent to $166 /day |
| 3 weeks | $2,834 Equivalent to $134 /day |
| 4 weeks | $3,404 Equivalent to $121 /day |
| 5 weeks | $3,874 Equivalent to $110 /day |
| 6 weeks | $4,339 Equivalent to $103 /day |
| 8 weeks | $5,129 Equivalent to $91 /day |
| 10 weeks | $5,854 Equivalent to $83 /day |
| 12 weeks | $6,244 Equivalent to $74 /day |
- Airport pick-up
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country support
- Program orientation
- Dedicated support before, during, and after your internship
- In-country guidance for social and tourist activities
- Sourcing and securing your internship placement
- Personalization of your internship plan
- Coaching from your supervisor
- Documented portfolio of your experiential learnings
- Academic credit facilitation
- International reference letter
- Certificate of Internship Completion
- All meals
- All in-country transportation
- Visa (if required), flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check
- Transfer back to the airport at the end of your internship program
- Personal spending money for snacks, drinks, public transport, laundry, and leisure activities during your free time.
- A deposit of $499 (approximately 499) is required to secure your internship
- Balance of your Program Fee is due 70 days before your internship start date. The Program Fee payment can also be completed in installments through our Zero-Fee Payment Plan. Learn more.
- All payments attract a 5% transaction fee to cover international banking fees and currency charges.
- Terms and Conditions apply.
Activities and tourism
Hosted within Greek’s cultural center of Thessaloniki, you’ll experience a vibrant cultural and touristic city during your internship. National Geographic Magazine has previously named Thessaloniki as one of the top tourist destinations worldwide. As the second largest city in Greece, you can find that Thessaloniki has it all - a rich history, amazing food, shopping and an entertaining cultural scene. During free time, interns will have ample opportunity to explore local cafes, bakeries, restaurants and the bustling metropolis that is the port.
Thessaloniki was once an important metropolis and seaport during the Roman period, so there is no shortage of archeological sites. You’ll marvel over the Roman Agora, found in the center of town, as well as the Rotunda and Arch of Galerius. Grab yourself a strong Greek coffee and a famous custard filled bougatsa before exploring on foot with map in hand, or with one of many walking tours available around town. The history of the beautiful preserved Agios Demetrios church and the Byzantine Baths, both protected Unesco sites and not to be missed, while the herbs, spices and sweets of the Bezesteni Market are every food conisors dream!
Want to explore a little further afield? Thessaloniki’s ideal placement on the shore of the Aegean means that the Sporades, or Northern Aegean Islands are just a ferry ride away. Here interns can continue on with their exploration of the Greek island on conclusion of their internship.
Local coordinators are on hand to assist with the booking of safe and reliable activities at discounted prices, so be sure to ask them for advice about how to make the best arrangements to maximize your time and budget (you can do so once registered for your internship or during the orientation). Note that some excursions require a minimum participation of between two or four other people, so it’s wise to enquire in advance.
Arrival and Orientation
Internships in Thessaloniki begin every Monday. Exceptions may be made to this when start dates are shifted to avoid public holiday disruptions or closed when the program has already reached capacity. Note that there are typically less placements available during August, due to the summer vacation period in Greece. Interns may choose to spend a minimum of 2 weeks, up to a maximum of 12 weeks.
Airport pick up and accommodation are included in the Program Fee. The port of entry is the Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG).
In order to receive the airport pick up service, interns are required to arrive on the Sunday before their Monday start date, between 9am and 6pm. An extra charge applies to any airport pickups outside this timeframe. Upon arrival, interns will be met, greeted, and transferred to the accommodation.
If you are planning to spend time independently in Greece prior to your internship and will not require an international airport pick up, we can discuss alternative arrival logistics with you.
The last night of the accommodation is the Friday night of the final week, leaving interns free to depart on Saturday. Extra nights of accommodation can be arranged in advance, if requested, and are subject to availability.
Orientation covers important details for your internship, including introductions, information about culture, customs, rules, expectations, safety, language lessons, cultural excursions, and more. Your specific internship placement orientation will follow the general orientation, as you’ll be shown how to travel to and from your internship and be introduced to the team you’ll be joining.
Please note that all participants are advised not to book flights until they have first registered to confirm their internship placement.
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Accommodation and WiFi
Interns are accommodated in clean and comfortable, furnished apartments. Upon the confirmation of specific internship details for each participant, accommodation arrangements are made, taking into consideration the location of internship placements, to ensure that any commute time is as convenient as possible.
Bedding and furnishings are provided, as well as common areas such as lounge, kitchen and laundry facilities. Standard amenities include whiteware (i.e. washing machine, stovetop, fridge, microwave) and clean linen (i.e. bed sheets, pillows, towels). Accommodation includes 24Mbps internet / WiFi access.
In most cases, between two to six guests can be accommodated per apartment, so interns should be prepared to share living arrangements. Each guest will have a single or double bed. Rooming arrangements are same-sex, however the apartments themselves may be mixed gender. Single sex apartments are possible, but this needs to be specified in advance and is subject to availability. If you are interning alongside a friend, please let us know and we can aim to ensure you’re accommodated together (subject to availability). Cleaning is provided ahead of a new occupants arrival. Outside of this, occupants are responsible for respecting common areas, keeping them clean, tidy and comfortable for all guests. Laundry facilities are also available within the accommodation.
Due to the layout of the city’s urban and residential areas, it is normal to expect an approximate commute (to / from an internship placement) of around 30 minutes. Interns should budget approximately 30 Euro per month for transportation (about US$35). The Athens Metro system makes it easy to get around the city and explore. All accommodation for the internship programs is located close to public transportation and large shopping areas.
It is important to note that an accommodation bond will be requested from the accommodation provider. The cost of the bond is US$400, so you must budget for this. However, this bond is fully refundable to you, upon your departure, provided that inspection has been completed to confirm that you have not caused damage to the property.
The accommodation pictured in the photo gallery of this webpage is provided as an example. Since we work with more than one apartment, the exact accommodation that you’re assigned may differ from the photos. However, you can expect a similar standard and similar amenities, to what is shown here.
Meals
Internships on this program do not include meals, as affordable supermarkets are easily accessible. Greece has a thriving coffee culture which is delightful to partake in (there is also WiFi in almost all coffee shops and restaurants). Try Ellinikos (a favorite style of coffee) along with Freddo Espresso / Cappucino and Frappe.
For eating out, interns may budget approximately 3 - 5 Euro for a light breakfast (about US$5 - 7) and 5 - 10 Euro for a simple lunch (about US$5 - 12). There are ample dining options ranging from budget to high end. Greek cuisine offers a range of incredible dishes to experience, including well known classics such as Moussaka and Souvlaki. The Mediterranean diet features meat (cow, chicken, lamb), pasta, rice, pulses, vegetables, and a variety of fish and seafood. When in doubt, skip straight to dessert and order Galaktoboureko (with ice cream)!
Keep in mind that personal budgets for food and meals can vary enormously, according to individual spending habits and lifestyle choices.
Essential country information
| Capital | Athens |
| Population | 10.75 million |
| Languages | Greek |
| Currency | Euro (€ - EUR) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 |
With its Mediterranean climate, the summers in Greece are long, hot and dry and the winters are mild. The best time to visit Thessaloniki for the hot weather is from mid June to mid September. The hottest month is July, in which the temperature may peak around 92°F / 33°C. Heatwaves in Greece may occur but they are usually not prolonged (that coast moderates temperatures with coastal breezes). The cooler months are November through March. During this period, it rarely gets any colder than 32°F / 0°C. In Thessaloniki, February is the coldest month. Rainfall in Greece varies throughout the year, although the summer months are drier in comparison. December is usually the wettest month of the year. Outside of Thessaloniki, the climate of Greece remains primarily Mediterranean. However, due to its mountainous regions, there is a range of microclimates and local variations. Snow regularly falls in the high mountains.
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