FAQ

F.A.Q

Nationality

I am a citizen of a non-UN member state. Can I apply for an internship?

Yes, you may apply even if you are a citizen of a non-UN member state.

Is there a nationality quota on how many candidates may be selected from each country?

There is no such quota system.

 

Eligibility

I am enrolled in an undergraduate programme. Am I eligible to apply for the internship programme?

The United Nations internship programme is intended to expose students or recent graduates to the United Nations in order to enhance their educational experience and to help them to gain experience in the work of the Organization. Therefore, applicants to the programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).

I am enrolled in a Master/ Ph.D Programme. Can I apply?

Applicants to the United Nations internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or have graduated with a university degree (first university degree, or second university degree or equivalent, or higher) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation.