Navigating the landscape of current graduate job openings can be overwhelming. We’ve compiled the 30 most thrilling international graduate roles in Europe. These positions span across the continent, with many programs offering opportunities in multiple locations. Act quickly and apply before deadlines close in! The list includes graduate programs from:
- Novo Nordisk
- European Central Bank
- ABInBev
- KraftHeinz
- Mars
- Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
- Visa
- UBS
- Allianz
- Redbull
- Audi
- EF
- KWS
- Ørsted
- Mondelez International
- ABB
- Airbus
- Arrow
- Siemens
- Capgemini
- AstraZeneca
- Beiersdorf
- GSK
- Munich Re International
- Shell
- Volvo
- Unilever
- TetraPak
- European Investment Bank
We have also assembled a graduate guide with all the graduate programmes in Denmark. You can find ithere. Many accepting European nationals.
Embark on an immersive journey into fashion and lifestyle through H&M Group’s five specialized tracks, offering global placements. Your role kicks off with a comprehensive introduction to the company, setting the stage for your contributions. Collaboration with fellow graduates on live projects defines the trainee program, fostering innovation in work approaches. As you explore international placements, your diverse experiences shape the industry’s future sustainability. Applications open in November for an August start, offering competitive salaries and a rigorous selection process culminating in final interviews by early March.
➔Application Deadline: 7 January
➔Location: Stockholm, Sweden
➔Areas: BI, Data & Analytics, Engineering and Product Development, Fashion Design, Customer Offer, Retail Expansion
➔Duration: 12 Months
➔International Rotation:Yes, possible
➔Language Requirement: Fluency in English
➔To Apply Clickhere
Be a part of Novo Nordisk’s growth journey and accelerate your own!
Building on our 100-year legacy as a world leader in diabetes care, we’re expanding our commitment into several therapy areas, including obesity and cardiovascular disease. We’re on a relentless mission to drive change for millions of people living with chronic diseases. We need people like you to join us on this mission and take Novo Nordisk into the future.
Our global Graduate Programme is designed to bring together change makers with a diversity of perspectives and equip them with the tools needed to accelerate their personal and professional development. The two-year programme allows you to explore the world while developing your career.
➔Application Deadline: 14 December
➔Location: Global
➔Areas: Finance, IT, Marketing, Operations (Supply chain, Procurement etc.), HR, Project Management, Product Management, Engineering, Data / Analytics, R&D, Procurement, Trial Management, Regulatory Medical and Safety
➔Duration:24 Months
➔International Rotation:Yes, possible
➔Language Requirement: Fluency in English
➔ To Apply: Clickhere
The ECB is the central bank for Europe’s single currency, the euro. The ECB’s main task is to maintain the euro’s purchasing power and thus to maintain price stability in the euro area. The euro area comprises the 19 European Union countries that have introduced the euro since 1999.
➔Application Deadline: 3 January
➔Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
➔Areas: General Graduate Programme
➔Duration: 12 Months
➔International Rotation: No
➔ Language Requirement: An advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU
➔To Apply Clickhere
The Graduate Management Traineeship (GMT) is a 1-year program starting in August 2024, which will provide you with valuable exposure and insights in to leading and transforming a successful global business. You will work on real projects with senior stakeholders to drive value and undertake a structured program to support your development as a future leader of AB InBev. The programme focuses on a 70-20-10 learning and development approach to maximize learning and give you the best opportunity to grow within an exciting, fast-paced company.
➔Application Deadline: 31 December 2023
➔Location: Europe (multiple locations)
➔Areas: Global Management Trainee Programme
➔Duration: 12 Months
➔International Rotation: No
➔ Language Requirement:Y ouwillneed to be fluent in English, as well as the native language of the country youareapplying in
➔To Apply Clickhere
Our trainee program is a departure from the ordinary training experience.
We immerse talented and driven people in our business and fast-track them for big roles in our company. We offer trainee programs all over the globe as it serves as a critical talent pipeline for the organization. During your program, you’ll join a class of other ambitious trainees to learn directly from Kraft Heinz leaders, travel to all areas of our organization to see exactly how our iconic products are made, and have multiple opportunities to contribute directly to our business. You will add value as a full-time employee from day one, doing real work, and delivering actual results
➔Application Deadline: Ongoing
➔Location: Amsterdam, Madrid, Paris, Milano, UK
➔Areas: International Management Trainee Program
➔Duration: 12 Months
➔International Rotation: No
➔ Language Requirement: Good knowledge of the English language
➔To Apply Clickhere
Your future as a leader starts today. Our general Graduate TraineeshipProgramme: The Mars Leadership Experience (MLE), is the perfect grounding for a career in business leadership. You’ll manage projects, lead teams, take on roles with local and international exposure and make decisions with real consequences. The work will come thick and fast, preparing you for the challenges tomorrow.
The MLE comprises three 12-month placements. As a guide, you’ll typically follow a path through the three years with exposure to very different areas of our business. We offer the MLE with a focus on Demand (Sales, Category Management, Marketing) and Supply (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics).
➔Application Deadline: January 24
➔Location: Europe (various locations)
➔Areas: Mars Leadership Experience
➔ Duration: 36 Months
➔International Rotation: Yes, 3 rotations of 12 months
➔ Language Requirement: Good knowledge of the English language (and local language)
➔To Apply Clickhere
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is the premier global developer and operator of Flagship destinations, with a portfolio valued at €65.3 Bn as at December 31, 2019, of which 86% in retail, 6% in offices, 5% in convention & exhibition venues and 3% in services. Currently, the Group owns and operates 90 shopping centres, including 55 Flagships in the most dynamic cities in Europe and the United States. Its centres welcome 1.2 billion visits per year
➔Application Deadline: TBC
➔Location: Europe (Various Locations)
➔Areas: International Graduate Programme
➔ Duration: 12 Months
➔International Rotation: Yes
➔ Language Requirement: You have a fluent command of business-level English and at least one of the Group’s other languages (French, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Czech, Polish)
➔To Apply Clickhere
The Visa Leadership Associate Graduate Program is a rotational programme offering a unique development experience that enables high potential early career talent to build the broad capabilities and necessary experience to pursue a career at Visa. Our world class programming will allow participants to build their network, understand our business, obtain a global mindset and acquire new skills on their journey to becoming the next generation of Visa leaders.
Through experiencing four six-month distinct rotational assignments across the breadth of our business over the two-year program, our graduates will be able to hone their business acumen while making a direct impact to Visa’s business.
➔Application Deadline: Ongoing
➔Location: Europe (Various locations)
➔Areas: Various
➔ Duration: 24 Months
➔International Rotation: Yes
➔ Language Requirement: Fluent in English and a second European language is preferred
➔To Apply Clickhere
Expert advice. Wealth management. Investment banking. Asset management. Retail banking in Switzerland. And all the support functions. That’s what we do. And we do it for private and institutional clients as well as corporations around the world. We are about 60,000 employees in all major financial centers, in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?
➔Application Deadline: Ongoing
➔Location: Zurich
➔Areas: Various
➔ Duration: 18 Months
➔International Rotation: Yes, 2 countries during the programme
➔ Language Requirement: Excellent German and English (written and oral)
➔To Apply Clickhere
We are looking for graduates who want to blaze new trails, disrupt the insurance industry and shape a better tomorrow. Explore who we are, our graduate jobs or graduate trainee positions that we offer and why you should join us!
Over several months, you get to know different departments and sometimes even different countries. Does this sound exciting to you? We offer a wide range of graduate schemes for different disciplines around the globe. Such a program will help you develop fast while getting to know the business and building a large network at Allianz.
➔Application Deadline: 28 February
➔Location: Ireland
➔Areas: Actuarial, Risk Management, Product & Investment
➔ Duration: 18 Months
➔International Rotation: Yes
➔ Language Requirement: English
➔To Apply Clickhere
At Red Bull we offer a development program that will be driven by what you need to learn and experience in order to succeed in your role. The Graduate Program follows Red Bull’s self-directed development philosophy, where approx. 70% of your learning and development is derived from “on-the-job” experiences, 20% through feedback and relationships and the remaining 10% from formal training. This will enable you to go further and grow faster.
➔Application Deadline: TBC in 2024
➔Location: Elsbethen, Austria
➔Areas: Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance and Media
➔ Duration: 18 Months
➔International Rotation: Yes
➔ Language Requirement: Good working proficiency in English
➔To Apply Clickhere
Our program isthe perfect start for your career at Audi. Not only will you receive a deep insight into the company but also profit from an excellent network and the diverse curriculum. During the program you will be mentored and guided – personally and technically. Right from the start, you will receive an unlimited employment contract. We have summarized the highlights of the program here.
➔Application Deadline: TBC in 2024
➔Location: Germany
➔Areas: Business, Data, Mobility
➔Duration:12 Months
➔International Rotation:Yes
➔Language Requirement: Fluency in English and German
➔To Apply Clickhere
This highly selective trainee program is for recent graduates with 360 degrees of talent and vision. This job is highly demanding. If you are deterred by jet lag, the idea of getting totally hands-on, or working long hours, this program is not for you.
It’s as much a mission as it is a job. As an 360 trainee, you’ll assist an EF senior leader who will be your mentor, your supervisor, and your friend. You could be asked to produce a viral marketing campaign, analyze sales data, or propose a new design for a mobile app. No assignment is too big or small. You could be based in Boston, London, Zurich, Hong Kong, and, no matter where you are, be prepared to travel.
➔Application Deadline: 18 December
➔Location: Europe
➔Areas:HR
➔Duration: 18 Months
➔International Rotation: Yes
➔Language Requirement: Fluency in English. Fluency in one other language is preferred
➔To Apply Clickhere
We offer three type of exciting entry opportunities for ambitious graduates and outstanding talents. Our vision is to grow a high potential talent pool for exciting career opportunities at KWS through three programs; Growing into the Future and Growing with Science, Data & Science streams. After an initial 4 week onboarding session where graduates get to meet KWS leaders, do field-trips and receive soft-skill training, they join dynamic teams to tackle 4 exciting and diverse projects throughout the 2 years.
During projects, graduates hone their strategic thinking and influencing skills and have the sole responsibility of planning, overseeing and executing a challenging project chosen by themselves from a project pool. Third rotation is an all-expense paid international assignment and graduates get to pick their country they visit.
➔Application Deadline: 29 February
➔Location: Germany
➔Areas: Marketing, Sales, Project Management, Product Management, R&D
➔Duration:24 Months
➔International Rotation: Yes
➔Language Requirement: Fluency in English
➔To Apply Clickhere
This is a development programme for new graduates who want to step into a fun and challenging role within their field and embark on an intense learning journey. Through our programme, we aim to forge innovative future leaders and specialists who’ll shape Ørsted’s journey to being a true catalyst of systemic change for a greener future.
➔Application Deadline: 7 January
➔Location: Copenhagen
➔Areas:Finance, IT, Operations (Supply chain, Procurement etc.), Engineering
➔Duration: 24 Months
➔International Rotation: Yes
➔Language Requirement: Fluency English
➔To Apply Clickhere
Formed from a recipe that aims to make you into a leader of tomorrow, our Mondelēz International graduate program offers you a delicious blend of formal and on the job training that will expand your horizons while encouraging your personal and professional development.
Each program allows you to work in a variety of real roles within and outside your chosen discipline to gain all-round exposure to our business. Over three years, your learning with be sculpted by on the job industry experience where you’ll take on real responsibilities to gain a holistic understanding of our business and grow in leaps and bounds
➔Application Deadline:Ongoing
➔Location: Europe
➔Areas: Sales, Marketing, Management
➔Duration: 36 months
➔International Rotation:Yes
➔Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Local Language
➔To Apply Clickhere
Join ABB’s Global Early Talent Program and embark on a journey within our Finance or Information Systems functions. You will join teams on challenging international projects, while benefiting from a wide network, experienced mentors and world-class training. Your program will start with onboarding in your home business area. The following month, the program kicks-off with a week-long induction program at ABB corporate headquarters in Zurich. There, you will meet your fellow colleagues in the program and network with senior leaders, while building your support group.
➔Application Deadline:Ongoing
➔Location: Europe
➔Areas: Finance, IT
➔Duration: TBC
➔International Rotation: Yes
➔Language Requirement: English
➔To Apply Clickhere
We need people with the aspiration, enthusiasm and the talent to help us move forward and to change the world and deliver our vision topioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.This year we have anexcitingopportunity to welcome more graduates into our family, with theAirbus Global Graduate Programme (AGGP).
Thisprogrammeaims to help you take flight with your career, joining on a development pathway that will assist your growth into specifically skilled positions, that are recognized to be critical and within strategically important areas of Airbus.
➔Application Deadline: TBC 2024
➔Location: Europe
➔Areas: Finance, Manufacturing
➔Duration:12 Months
➔International Rotation: Yes
➔Language Requirement:Fluency in English
➔To Apply Clickhere
Our program will take all selected graduates from multiple countries across EMEA and business functions on an exciting12-month training and development journeystarting in October.
In addition to your manager, you will get support from :
- an onboardingbuddyto help get started and settled in
- amentorto assist you and coach you with your personal development throughout your 12-month journey
- project sponsorsto give guidance on the team projects
➔Application Deadline:Ongoing
➔Location: Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy
➔Areas: Engineering, Sales, Operations, Product Management
➔Duration: 12 Months
➔International Rotation:N/A
➔Language Requirement: Fluency in English and local language
➔To Apply Clickhere
As an ambitious graduate, you want to reach the top – that’s clear. But there are many challenges on the way. That’s why it’s incredibly important to identify your own strengths and weaknesses and know that you have the right partners at your side. That’s exactly what our Siemens Graduate Program is for. In two years and three different assignments, it offers everything you need to launch a successful career at Siemens. We’re looking for people who want to face the challenges of tomorrow. Do you think you have what it takes? Then we look forward to receiving your application.
➔Application Deadline: Ongoing
➔Location: Germany
➔Areas: Product development and distribution, product management and marketing, manufacturing, project management or procurement and logistics
➔Duration: 24 Months
➔International Rotation: Yes
➔Language Requirement: English
➔To Apply Clickhere
IgnITe gives you a unique opportunity to kick-start your career. It nurtures young talent and helps you make the most of your ideas and ambitions. During 12 months you will develop the skills you need to succeed as a consultant in IT, management, or engineering. You will be working with the world’s leading brands on various projects to enhance and transform the way they do business. In addition to this, you will have time for cutting-edge learning and the chance to work alongside experienced professionals, giving you the experience, you need to get the future you want.
➔Application Deadline: TBC (Applications open February 2024(
➔Location: Europe (Various locations)
➔Areas: Software Engineering, Project Manager, Consultant, Data Engineer
➔Duration: 12 Months
➔International Rotation:Yes
➔Language Requirement: Fluency in English and local language
➔To Apply Clickhere
Our Graduate Programmes, which are open to bachelor’s and master’s level applicants, cover a broad range of functions and specialities. They open many doors, and will kick-start your career – helping you create connections that will last a lifetime. We truly value our graduate talent, their experience, knowledge, ideas and who they are. So here, you’ll be empowered to jump in, take initiative and be part of meaningful project teams to make an impact and deliver real value for our patients and our business
➔Application Deadline: 7 January
➔Location: Europe
➔Areas: IT, Digital, R&D, Finance
➔Duration:24 Months
➔International Rotation: Yes
➔Language Requirement: Fluency in English
➔To Apply Clickhere
BEYOND BORDERS is our ground-breaking graduate program that we have been running for over 40 years. Unlike most FMCG programes we put you right at the heart of the business, at our Headquarters in Hamburg, and post you overseas so you can get an international perspective at one of our subsidiaries. Past trainees have enjoyed successful careers throughout Beiersdorf, even had made it onto our Board.
➔Application Deadline:Ongoing
➔Location: Germany
➔Areas: Sales, Strategy, Finance, Brand & Digital Marketing, HR, Supply Chain Management
➔Duration: 18 Months
➔International Rotation: Yes
➔Language Requirement: Fluency in English
➔To Apply Clickhere
Our two- to three-year Future Leaders Programme will help develop your leadership skills as part of a company whose purpose is to get ahead of disease, together.
If you are hardworking and dedicated, the programme will provide you with many of the vital tools required to boost your career. You’ll be immersed in your chosen area, but also have plenty of opportunities to discover how other areas of our business work.
➔Application Deadline:Ongoing
➔Location: Europe (various locations)
➔Areas: Business Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing & Sales, R&D, Technology
➔Duration: 2-3 years
➔International Rotation:Yes
➔Language Requirement: Fluency in English and local language
➔To Apply Clickhere
Our International Graduate Trainee Programme isa fast-paced and exciting journey into one of the most varied and fascinating sectors out there – the world of reinsurance. As a trainee, you will experience the breadth and depth of a business that enables companies and individuals all over the world to pursue bold goals with confidence.
As you rotate through departments, you will tackle real-world challenges in a supportive environment and with a global network of Munich Re experts at your finger tips. The programme is designed for maximum career impact. It takes you straight to the heart of your chosen career in insurance – as a Risk Analyst, Underwriter, Actuary, Claims Manager – or Cyber, IoT or Data Analytics Specialist. Focal points and training objectives vary from site to site and from business unit to business unit.
➔Application Deadline: TBC in 2024
➔Location: Germany, US, UK, Italy, SA
➔Areas: Actuarial, Business, Finance
➔Duration: 24 Months
➔International Rotation: Yes
➔Language Requirement: Fluency in English
➔To Apply Clickhere
Aurora Energy Research is a dynamic and fast-growing energy consulting and analytics company. We are contributing to the global energy transition through analysis, tools and data, and inform the decisions of most major European energy market participants. Our subscription business provides data and intelligence on energy market dynamics to leading private and public-sector clients; our consulting team supports our clients’ long-term strategic and investment decisions. We cover all key energy commodities, with particular focus on the power sector and low-carbon energy transformation.
➔Application Deadline: 20 December
➔Location: UK, Germany, Netherlands
➔ Areas:Commercial, Technical, Trading & Supply, Information Digital Technologies, HR (Human Resources), C&P (Contracting & Procurement) and Finance
➔Duration: 3 years
➔International Rotation: Yes
➔Language Requirement: Fluency in English
➔To Apply Clickhere
The Global Graduate Program is a 2-year career-boosting program designed around your potential in our global organization! We offer two program tracks – Business and Tech – allowing both future business enablers and skilled engineers to thrive and develop with us. Both career paths are equally important to successfully drive transformation!
Every year, Volvo Cars welcomes around 50 graduates from all over the world. By joining the program, you become part of an inclusive community of other young professionals. Throughout the program you will all come together for common module weeks, projects, and learning opportunities.
The rotational program takes you on a journey within volvo cars where you get to explore your skills and interests in 4-6 different departments during the two years. You will start in the department which you are recruited into, and your hiring manager will guide and support you throughout the program.The program starts August 19th, 2024. These positions are located at our global Head Quarters in Gothenburg, Sweden.
➔Application Deadline: TBC in 2024
➔Location: Sweden
➔Areas: Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing
➔Duration:12 Months
➔International Rotation: Yes
➔Language Requirement: Fluency in English
➔To Apply Clickhere
Our Unilever Future Leaders Programme (UFLP) takes place typically over three years and gives you the opportunity to learn all about our 400 diverse brands, business and sustainability efforts. You’ll not only bring your unique perspective to work, but you’ll also explore your purpose across a number of placements. You’ll benefit from formal training, dive into on-the-job experiences and have a mentor by your side that’s there when you need one. Try something new every day and explore an exciting career journey right here at Unilever.
➔Application Deadline:Ongoing
➔Location: Europe
➔Areas: Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, R&D
➔Duration: 2 – 4 years
➔International Rotation: Yes
➔Language Requirement: Fluency in English
➔To Apply Clickhere
Every year, new graduates around the globe start their careers at Tetra Pak and have the chance to make a difference and influence our company’s development. Your development is just as important to us, and the programme is designed to challenge and grow your skills, both personally and professionally.
From day one, you will be delivering results as a true team member and hold a real position at Tetra Pak. Your manager will plan the content of yourprogramme and support you in your development journey. You will work in various parts of Tetra Pak and experience a network of colleagues all over the world. And that is just the beginning of your Tetra Pak career! After theprogramme finishes, you will have gained great experiences to help you continue your exciting career within our company.
We offer two 18-month Future Talent Programme tracks:
- Leadership Track: A programme to develop your leadership skills and give you broad business knowledge in an international environment.
- Technical Track:A programme to develop your engineering skills and bring you leading technical knowledge in an accelerated way.
➔Application Deadline: TBC in 2024
➔Location: Sweden
➔Areas: Product Management, Engineering, Logistics, Supplier Management, IT & Analytics, Communications, Automation
➔Duration: 12 Months
➔International Rotation: Yes
➔Language Requirement: Fluency in English
➔To Apply Clickhere
Join us, develop yourskills and gainvaluable professional experience while working at the EU bank.
Through our GRAD (GraduateRecruitment and Development) assignment opportunities, you will work with, and learn from,seasonedprofessionals. As a member of the team, you will experience first-hand ourinclusive multiculturalwork environment. And because we take great care in your personal and professional development, a bespoke and job-specific training programme will be put together for you.
For the duration of your contract (typically 1-2 years, extendable up to 4 years), you will be assigned in a junior role within a specific business area where you will apply your skills and knowledge to contribute to your team’s mission, growing in experience and responsibility each day.
During your assignment, you will be a fully-fledged EIB employee and have access to all eligible and associated benefits available to our staff members.
➔Application Deadline: TBC in 2024
➔Location: Germany
➔Areas: Finance
➔Duration: 1 – 2 years
➔International Rotation: No
➔Language Requirement: Fluency in English
➔To Apply Clickhere
