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A Guide to Interning Abroad in Belgium
Locations
Belgium is considered a safe and relatively crime-free country. The nation’s landscapes span from rural farming communities to lively cities, though most internships in Belgium are located in larger cities.
Most internships in Belgium are located in Brussels, the country’s capital city and largest city by population. Brussels is Belgium’s hub, offering restaurants, museums, shops, and other businesses for interns to explore. Internships in Brussels cover a number of fields, providing options for almost any interest area.
Internships in Antwerp are also common, Belgium’s second most populated city. It is home to one of the largest seaports in Europe and also has several majestic churches and museums highlighting some of the nation’s artwork. Antwerp is also heavily involved with the petrochemical and electrical generation industries, as well as the diamond trade.
Internship opportunities are also available in the city of Ghent, which hosts several special annual events, including the Ghent Festival and I Love Techno festivals. Also, Ghent is home to Ghent University, making this college town the perfect place for foreign university students seeking both courses and internships in Belgium.
Internships in Belgium
Belgium is known for its beer, waffles, chocolate, and other delectable foods. However, is also considered a medieval destination filled with abundant history and castles. There are a handful of specific industries that tend to offer the most internships in Belgium.
Breweries. There are more than 120 breweries in Belgium. So there are opportunities to learn about this industry through everyday tasks, marketing, and participation in associations/groups during internship placements.
History. Internship opportunities in Belgium related to history include helping preserve historical items at museums and contributing to genealogy services.
Engineering. Belgium features leading firms that offer design and implementation internships in engineering, allowing interns to learn from the experts.
Agriculture. Learn more about farming, including eco-friendly and organic techniques.
Students can intern in these fields and many more through various businesses and institutions in Belgium, including the European Union, Greenpeace, Federal Express, and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Internship placements within these companies may include research assistance, chemical engineering, marketing, or internal sales. Hotel management is also a common internship placement in Belgium.
Once you get an internship in Belgium, make sure you own a good watch because being on time is a valued trait. Also, expect to wear business casual clothing. You want to look professional and not show up in a t-shirt and ripped jeans. Most internships are available during the summer months or last up to six months in duration. Typically, interns in Belgium work eight hours a day, 40 hours a week. Another important thing to note, there are a good amount of internships in Belgium for English speakers.
Salary & Costs
Interns in Belgium can expect to pay about 13 Euros or $19 for an average meal. One of the perks sometimes offered to interns by their employers is daily lunch provided up to a specific value. While interning in Belgium, interns will find travel to be both easy and cost-effective thanks to the local metro system. One metro ride usually costs about $2.50, though most people can walk to wherever they want to go in larger cities.
Most internships in Belgium are unpaid, although some include a salary or stipend - especially if offered through the European Union. Internship stipends or salaries range from about 400 to 700 Euros or $500 to $900 USD in Belgium.
Accommodation & Visas
For some international internships in Belgium, interns will be provided with housing, either through staying with a Belgian family or in an assigned apartment. However, some internships require students to find their own housing. Housing can be expensive in Belgium, especially if your employer doesn’t help cover the costs of accommodation. It costs more to live in populated areas in comparison to more rural locations, though wherever intern stay they are sure to gain a full cultural experience. To rent flats or rooms in Belgium, prices range from about 400 to 1,000 Euros or $500 to $1,200 per month.
Individuals do need a visa to intern abroad in Belgium, but interns will be allowed up to 90 days for their initial stay in Belgium. Visas can be obtained from the Embassy of Belgium in each interns country of origin for the most part. For individuals who plan to live and intern in Belgium for more than 90 days, a temporary residency visa must be obtained. Interns need to request such a visa from the nearest Belgian consulate or embassy at least three weeks before they intend to travel to Belgium.
Benefits & Challenges
- Internships cover a wide variety of industries.
- Interns will have the chance to be involved or witness important decision-making processes within large companies and gain valuable experience for future jobs.
- The high cost of living in Belgium makes it difficult for interns to live on a tight budget for too long.
- Familiarity with Dutch, French, and German languages is needed for some internships in Belgium.
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Rotterdam Trip
June 05, 2026by: Derek Huminsky - United StatesProgram: The Global Consulting Program: From University to Consulting
Trip was great, would definitely recommend other people to travel to Rotterdam. Both our country coordinators were great. They were responsive and showed us around the city. I liked our housing situation too, as it was in a great part of the city.
Rotterdam internship
June 04, 2026by: Charles Busby - United StatesProgram: The Global Consulting Program: From University to Consulting
I had such an amazing time doing an internship in Rotterdam for three weeks this summer! Going abroad was an amazing experience and getting to experience it with the help of two amazing guides from WeFind group made it so special!
Rotterdam 2026
June 03, 2026by: Maya Harvey - United StatesProgram: The Global Consulting Program: From University to Consulting
My time in rotterdam was truly amazing. I got to explore so many different cities surrounding rotterdam, as well as take the full beauty of rotterdam itself. We find group was amazing and provided two students that lived in the area that we were staying, and they showed us around and immediately welcomed us into the city. The relationships we formed with the students was truly amazing and they will forever now be our friends. Carlota was amazing through we find group. She was always very prompt with her responses and was always supporting us throughout the process. She went above and beyond to provide us materials to enhance our project delivery.



I had the best time!!
May 31, 2026by: Ruby Manthe - United StatesProgram: The Global Consulting Program: From University to Consulting
My trip to Rotterdam is one I will never forget!! I was placed at an amazing company where I learned a lot and had great experiences. My time outside of work was amazing, I had the best in-country coordinators that made sure we were always safe and having a great time.
Was a great experience!
May 31, 2026by: Theo Gerlach - United StatesProgram: The Global Consulting Program: From University to Consulting
I had an awesome time in Spain. Not only was the size of the group perfect, but any time we had any questions, our host would be very responsive. The work itself was great, as we got experience working on real problems that these companies have.
Amazing trip!
May 31, 2026by: Ava Kolesnikov - United StatesProgram: The Global Consulting Program: From University to Consulting
I had an amazing trip with so many new memories and friends! Blanca was absolutely amazing and so helpful. Madrid was gorgeous and would love to go back. My internship was not the best experience but those feelings have been brought up.
Great experience!
May 31, 2026by: Joey Mitsch - United StatesProgram: The Global Consulting Program: From University to Consulting
I enjoyed very much the city of Madrid. Blanca and Cata did amazing in helping us learn the city, and they are awesome people! I met Carlota once during my presentation, and she was very nice and helpful! The location of Fuencarral was not the best because it was far from most places in the city, and there is not very much around the area. I was also upset with the disrespectful attitude of my boss at BIP. But on the other hand, multiple other workers at BIP were very nice and made the workplace environment so much better!
Best experience ever!
May 31, 2026by: Akshaya Mukkala - United StatesProgram: The Global Consulting Program: From University to Consulting
These past 3 weeks have been an amazing experience for me! Blanca Cata Carlotta and Paula made my travel and time so much easier and fun! I will definitely miss it. I do wish the accommodation was closer to the city area as getting food was hard. Other than that 10/10 for everything else!
Rotterdam is so much fun!
May 31, 2026by: Dylan Keller-Gray - United StatesProgram: The Global Consulting Program: From University to Consulting
This program was genuinely an incredible learning experience and so much fun. Our country coordinators made the experience even more memorable by helping us learn how to navigate the city and introducing us to some of the best local places to visit. I’m so grateful that I had the opportunity to participate in this program—it was truly one of the best experiences of my life!
What a fun start to the summer!
May 30, 2026by: Eliza Abbott - United StatesProgram: The Global Consulting Program: From University to Consulting
I could’ve of asked for a better experience abroad. I felt supported and safe while getting a valuable work experience out of it. Mathilde and Marina were great guides that introduced our group to the city and had great recommendations. This really was a great opportunity I’m grateful for.
Incredible Experience
May 30, 2026by: Rachel Perrigo - United StatesProgram: The Global Consulting Program: From University to Consulting
I had such a great time in Vienna, Austria. Our in country providers, Valentina and Alex, were fantastic and always willing and able to help when we needed it. The work experience was a very valuable introduction into consulting, and the place of stay was a convenient location by the train station.
It was a great experience
May 30, 2026by: Abigail Nahum - United StatesProgram: The Global Consulting Program: From University to Consulting
micampus location was definitely the only thing that made this experience not exceptional. It was frustrating to not be able to be immersed in madrids city life compared to other fisher global programs. Although it was nice. CBRE was a great company and opportunity. Blanca did a great job as well.
I loved Madrid
May 30, 2026by: Ryan Dickson - United StatesProgram: The Global Consulting Program: From University to Consulting
I had a fantastic experience in Madrid. I was able to learn so much about the culture of Spain and see so many beautiful places. Blanca did a fantastic job of guiding the group and helping us all enjoy our time here. I enjoyed my company placement as well and was able to learn a lot
I had a great time
May 30, 2026by: Jacqueline Sterling - United StatesProgram: The Global Consulting Program: From University to Consulting
I loved the placement of the company but wished their was more mentorship and more health of an environment. The location of the campus was convenient, though at time we wished we were closer to the city.
I had a great trip!!
May 29, 2026by: Kevin Kirkby - United StatesProgram: The Global Consulting Program: From University to Consulting
I was in Lisbon and had a great time! I was placed in softfinanca and learned so much! The leadership at the company was amazing and everyone was super welcoming making me feel at home. Overall I loved this trip and would totally recommend to others!
Best trip ever
May 29, 2026by: Presley Dakoff - United StatesProgram: The Global Consulting Program: From University to Consulting
Mathilda and Marina were truly the people to make this trip memorable. They were always quick to respond if we had any questions and were beyond welcoming. It is bittersweet having to leave because I made such amazing memories here. Definitely recommend this trip to anyone!
Best time of my life!!
May 29, 2026by: Nicole Vezzi - United StatesProgram: The Global Consulting Program: From University to Consulting
I had such an amazing experience working in and exploring Frankfurt. Our guides, Marina and Mathilde were excellent! They were very knowledgeable, helpful and comforting! I would recommend this program to anyone who is interested in exploring a new country and wanting to work in a new environment.
An immersive experience outside of the classroom
May 29, 2026by: Chase Sprenger - United StatesProgram: The Global Consulting Program: From University to Consulting
I had a great time taking my classroom French to the real world and experiencing the differing culture. I loved our company placement and getting to know everyone there. Florencia was a very helpful guide and our housing was solid. Though the location was not as safe as we would have liked, the apartment was nice
Amazing social and professional opportunity in Milan
May 29, 2026by: Alex Start - United StatesProgram: The Global Consulting Program: From University to Consulting
Overall, the program is well structured and a great experience for students. Each company is different, and this is where I wish my team had a little more rigorous work, but we were still busy all three weeks. Only thing is students shouldn’t be expected to work on Fridays as everyone skipped those days to take weekend trips. The accommodations were nice, but some students did not get ac during a 95° heat wave
A Well-Organized and Impactful International Experience
May 28, 2026by: Jacob Tartabini - United StatesProgram: The Global Consulting Program: From University to Consulting
This program in Brussels with UPS was an outstanding professional and cultural experience. From the beginning, everything was thoughtfully organized, and it was clear how much effort Carlota, Paulo, and the We Find Group put into creating a structured and meaningful experience that balanced professional development with cultural exposure. So thank you! I especially appreciated the opportunity to work closely with UPS and gain insight into real business challenges in a global setting. The experience felt practical and immersive, offering exposure to different teams and perspectives that strengthened my understanding of international business operations. A special recognition goes to Amelie and Victor, who were consistently welcoming, supportive, and highly engaged throughout the entire program. They brought high energy and deep knowledge to every hangout, which made exploring Brussels and engaging with the program even more valuable and memorable. Overall, this was a highly valuable experience that combined professional learning with cultural immersion in a way that was well-structured, engaging, and impactful. Highly recommended for anyone considering going abroad and wanting to gain professional experience from this too. Brussels surprised me with how much I enjoyed staying there!
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