Internship in Porto
Internship in Porto — Portugal's business engine for tech, industry and design
Portugal's business engine — tech, industry and the Douro.
Why intern in Porto
Porto is Portugal's most dynamic industrial city: it hosts the headquarters of Critical Software, Farfetch and Sonae, the design district of Bonfim and Cedofeita, and one of Iberia's busiest startup scenes. Most professional roles operate in English by default and a metro ride takes you anywhere in 25 minutes.
Sectors hiring interns
Sectors in Porto
Critical Software, Farfetch, Blip, Cleverti, Talkdesk.
Bosch, Amorim Cork, Continental — production and R&D.
Sandeman, Taylor's, Graham's — global wine houses across the river in Gaia.
ESAD, Porto Design Biennale, top studios.
Worten, Mercadão, Bizay and a long e-commerce tradition.
Souto de Moura, Siza Vieira and award-winning practices in the city.
Life as an intern in Porto
- 01Live in Ribeira, Cedofeita, Bonfim or Foz — diverse and well-connected.
- 02Andante monthly pass: €40 for unlimited metro, bus and urban train.
- 03Francesinha and craft-beer culture is born here — €10 for a full meal.
- 04Douro valley vineyards and Atlantic beaches within 30 minutes by train.
"Porto is the only Portuguese city that runs on its own clock — and that clock opens every door."
Practical info
Erasmus+ in Porto
All our Erasmus+ services in Porto
We support students, VET learners, teachers and institutions across the full Erasmus+ offer in Porto: individual internships, KA121 and KA122 group mobilities, job shadowing, HEI programmes and full-service packages.
Professional internship placements and training mobility for vocational education students across Portugal.
Internship and traineeship placements in Portugal for higher education institutions under Erasmus+.
Full logistical support for accredited and short-term Erasmus+ group internship projects in Portugal.
Short-term observation programmes in real Portuguese workplaces for students and staff.
End-to-end management of your Portuguese internship and mobility program — from planning to final reports.
Bespoke internship and mobility solutions designed around your institution's goals and budget.
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