Fifteen years of building international careers.
Internships France is part of The Student Mobility Group, a European network connecting students, universities and companies since 2009. We design international experiences that are meaningful, well-supported and academically recognised.
Sixteen years, measured in lives changed
Internships France is part of The Student Mobility Group — a European mobility network operating since 2009 with offices and partners across Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Portugal and Latin America.
To make international mobility accessible — pairing every student with an experience that genuinely advances their studies and career.
From a Seville office in 2009 to a France-wide network today
The story behind Internships France started in 2009, in Seville. International mobility was a growing dream, but the process of finding internships in Europe was complex and fragmented. Universities lacked reliable host partners. Students were left to navigate visas, housing, language barriers and legal uncertainty alone. Companies wanted to host international interns but didn't know how to do it legally.
"What if we could simplify the process for everyone — students, institutions and companies — while making internships a real bridge between education and experience?"
That question became Spain Internship, then Piktalent, then a Europe-wide group. Internships France is the dedicated French entity of that group — built on the same belief: that international mobility should be accessible, legally compliant and human at every step.
Our journey
Founded in Seville
First Erasmus+ placements with Italian and German universities — a laptop, a list of local hosts and a mission.
Europe-wide partnerships
Universities across Italy, France, Germany, Netherlands and Poland trust us to place their students.
Visa, housing & VET expansion
Launched visa support for non-EU students, in-house housing platform and custom VET group programs.
Joined the Piktalent group
Became part of an international mobility network operating across Europe and Latin America.
Internships France
Dedicated French entity, focused on Erasmus+ KA121/KA122, HEI mobility and full-service placements across France.
What we stand for
Personal care
Real humans, fast answers, every step of the way.
Academic rigour
Programs designed with universities, recognised for ECTS credits.
Local roots
Teams on the ground in France with deep employer networks.
Lasting impact
We measure success in careers launched, not placements made.
Despite digital platforms and automation, the core challenges haven't changed
- Students still need reliable internships, housing and visa help.
- Universities and VET schools still need solid, accredited partners for Erasmus+ flows.
- Companies still need motivated, multilingual interns who arrive prepared.
That is where we come in — with experience, empathy and efficiency. From one intern in Seville in 2009 to 20,000+ placements across Europe today, the vision continues.
Internships France sits alongside Spain-Internship, Piktalent and other country-specific entities of The Student Mobility Group. A team of 50+ professionals from over 10 countries, speaking the languages our partners speak.
Your French chapter starts here.
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