Applications are now open for the UNHCR Internship Programme 2026. UNHCR, the United Nations agency dedicated to protecting and assisting refugees worldwide, is seeking interns from various countries. This is a fully funded internship opportunity , including round-trip travel expenses and a partial monthly stipend to help cover living costs, food, and local transportation. The programme is open to applicants from around the world, whether they are currently enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programs, or recent graduates . The minimum internship duration is two months , providing an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in the humanitarian sector. Further details are provided below.

Details of the UNHCR Internship Programme for 2026

• Training location : Various countries
• Funded by : The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
• Duration : From two months to six months
• Financial advantages : Fully funded
• Who can apply : Students and recent graduates from any country.

Financial benefits provided by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees 

The UNHCR will provide support to trainees who do not receive any support from other organizations in the following areas:

• Salary: Trainees will receive a salary to cover basic living expenses and local transportation.
• Travel: The UNHCR will reimburse the costs of round-trip travel.
• Visa: The UNHCR will assist with the visa application process. Trainees are responsible for the visa fees.

Type of work 

Working at UNHCR will be closely related to your educational background and interests. To clarify this, please specify your particular interests in your cover letter/letter of interest.

Eligibility criteria

• Applicants from all countries are welcome to apply.
• You are a current graduate/undergraduate student studying at a UNESCO-accredited university (search for your university's name). If your institution's name appears, you are eligible.
• Students and recent graduates are eligible to enroll in the UNHCR  internship program .
• New graduates are those who graduated in the past two years.
• An IELTS certificate or any other language test is not required to fill this position.

How to apply for the UNHCR internship program?

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the UNHCR  recruitment platform . All applicants must complete and submit the online application. A link to the official UNHCR internship application website is provided below. For more fully funded internship opportunities for international students,