Applications for the 2027 National Internship Program Have Started

28 October 2026

Applications for the 2027 National Internship Program have officially opened. The program aims to support the career development of university students, enable them to gain real-world work experience during their studies, and enhance their employability.

Carried out under the auspices of the Presidency, with the support of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, and under the coordination of the Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR), the Program facilitates university students' access to internship and career opportunities offered by public institutions and private sector organizations.

Application Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Must be under 35 years of age as of January 1, 2027 (born on or after January 1, 1992),
Students studying at universities in Türkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) must have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 or equivalent (excluding relevant exceptions),
Applicants studying at universities abroad must be Turkish citizens or Blue Card holders.

Who Can Apply?

Students studying in Türkiye and the TRNC:

1st and 2nd-year students enrolled in formal associate degree programs,
2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year students enrolled in formal bachelor’s degree programs (excluding Medicine, Teaching, and Dentistry faculties).

Students studying at universities abroad:

1st and 2nd-year students enrolled in formal associate degree programs,
2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year students enrolled in formal bachelor’s degree programs (excluding Medicine, Teaching, and Dentistry faculties),
Master’s and Ph.D. students.

Note: The CGPA requirement is not sought for 1st-year associate degree students, as their grade point averages are not yet finalized during the application period. There is also no CGPA requirement for master's and Ph.D. students.