UNHCR Internship Programme 2026 (Paid Internship)

UNHCR’s Internship Programme gives current students and recent graduates the chance to gain practical experience in humanitarian aid, refugee protection, global displacement response, and related fields. It’s an opportunity to contribute to real-world efforts to support refugees, asylum‑seekers, and displaced people — under the guidance of experienced staff.

The programme is globally oriented: interns may be placed at UNHCR’s headquarters, global service centres, or field offices around the world.

To apply for a UNHCR internship, you must meet the following general conditions:

• Be a current student (undergraduate or graduate) or a recent graduate (graduated within the last two years) from a university or higher‑education institution accredited by UNESCO.
• Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies at the time of application.
• Not have immediate relatives (parents or sibling...