Who is the Blue Book internship program intended for?

The program is intended for individuals with vocational qualifications at EQF levels 3 to 5, i.e., those who have completed vocational education and training.

How long does the internship last and when does it start?

The internship lasts five months and runs twice a year, in March and October. Applications for the cycle starting in March 2027 are open until September 4, 2026.

Is the internship paid?

Yes, the program includes financial support covering costs such as meals and public transportation.

Can Croatian nationals apply?

Yes, the program is open to all nationals of European Union member states, including Croatia.

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Five Months of Paid Internship in Brussels

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Applications for the Blue Book program, aimed at individuals with completed vocational education, are open until September 4. The internship begins in March 2027.

Summary

The European Commission offers a five-month paid internship for individuals with vocational qualifications (EQF 3-5).
The program runs twice a year, with the next cycle starting in March 2027.
Applications are open until September 4, 2026, and interns receive financial support for expenses.
Work areas include the automotive industry, IT, healthcare, tourism, finance, and other sectors.

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The European Commission has opened applications for a paid internship aimed at individuals with completed vocational education. This is the so-called Blue Book program, which offers candidates with qualifications at levels 3 to 5 of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) the opportunity for a five-month placement within European Union institutions.

The program runs twice a year, starting in March and October, and provides interns with practical experience in a multicultural environment. In addition to professional development, participants receive financial support covering, among other things, meal and public transportation costs.

From the Automotive Industry to the IT Sector

Interns can join various departments and bodies of the European Commission. Focus areas include the automotive industry, engineering and manufacturing, business, administration and finance, healthcare, social care and education, hospitality, culinary arts and tourism, as well as information technology and digital media.

Over the five months, participants will apply their vocational skills to practical tasks while developing professional and communication abilities in an international setting.

Application Deadline Early September

Applications for the cycle starting in March 2027 are open from July 22, with the deadline for submitting documents on September 4, 2026. The program is also open to Croatian nationals who meet the vocational qualification requirements.

More information on detailed requirements and the application process is available on the official European Commission website.