Engineering Internships in Ghent (Erasmus+ & International)
Engineering Internships in Ghent run inside local Tech, Culture and Biotech employers. Intake runs from March to October. Engineering internships in Ghent span mechanical, civil, electrical, industrial, automotive and energy disciplines. Host companies include manufacturers, R&D centres, construction firms and technology providers.
Full-service engineering internships for Erasmus+ and institutional mobility in Ghent, Belgium
Universities, VET providers and Erasmus+ coordinators use Piktalent as a single mobility partner for engineering internships. We run the institutional stack end-to-end — placement, programme administration, monitoring and on-site support — and integrate cleanly with your OLA workflow.
À la carte support services
Accommodation
Vetted housing close to the host company — apartments, residences or host families. Bundled into the package or booked à la carte.
Insurance
Health, accident and liability cover compliant with Erasmus+, visa and host-country requirements.
Visa & documentation
Guidance on visas, residence permits and host-country paperwork for non-EU and US-bound participants.
Language courses
Pre-departure and on-site language training in the local language to speed up workplace integration.
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Engineering internships in Ghent: the facts
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Engineering Internships in Ghent are hosted mainly in Education. Working languages are Dutch / French / English, placements typically run from March to October, and interns budget around €750–1,150 per month including accommodation. Piktalent arranges the host company, housing, insurance and on-site support in Ghent, Belgium.
- Local sectors hiring
- Education
- Working languages
- Dutch · French · English
- Typical duration
- 4 weeks – 6 months
- Placement season
- from March to October
- Monthly intern budget
- €750–1,150
- Shared room
- €400–650
- Currency
- EUR
- Visa
- EU/EEA students need no visa
Why Ghent for an engineering placement
What makes Ghent specifically relevant for engineering interns — not a generic destination pitch.
Major European biotech cluster (VIB, Ablynx/Sanofi, Argenx) — one of Europe's densest life-sciences hubs
Tech Lane Ghent science park — 200+ companies in biotech, ICT and clean tech
Strongest medieval centre in Belgium (Gravensteen castle, Graslei guild houses)
Largest student city in Flanders (75,000+ students, vibrant cultural scene)
Where engineering interns are placed in Ghent
Piktalent's host network in Ghent covers 1 sector that absorb engineering interns.
What students do on a engineering internship
Typical responsibilities, skills developed and tools used during a engineering placement in Ghent.
Tasks
- Support CAD modelling, drawings and revisions
- Run tests, measurements and quality checks
- Document processes and prepare technical reports
- Assist on-site visits, installations or commissioning
- Contribute to small R&D experiments under supervision
- Help with BOMs, procurement and supplier follow-ups
- Use generative-design or simulation-assist features where the host has licensed them, with senior sign-off on any output
Skills
- Solid technical fundamentals in your engineering branch
- CAD/CAM literacy (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Revit or similar)
- Methodical approach to testing and documentation
- Workshop, factory or site safety awareness
- Technical English for specifications and standards
Tools
- SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA or Fusion 360
- Revit, ArchiCAD or Civil 3D for civil/AEC
- MATLAB, LabVIEW or Python for analysis
- PLC environments (Siemens TIA, Rockwell)
- ERP/PLM systems: SAP, Windchill, Teamcenter
- Generative-design and simulation-assist modules in Fusion 360 or ANSYS, where the host provides a licence
Types of companies offering engineering internships in Ghent
Automotive and aerospace manufacturers
Industrial machinery and robotics companies
Civil engineering and architecture studios
Renewable energy and utilities operators
R&D centres and engineering consultancies
Who this internship is for
Mechanical, electrical, civil and industrial engineering students
Architecture and construction management students
Energy, environment and sustainability students
Erasmus+ HEI and VET participants in technical programmes
How it works
Erasmus+ participants
Sending institutions submit candidate profiles and learning agreements. Piktalent handles host company matching, accommodation, insurance and reporting.
View mobility programmesIndependent applicants
Self-funded students and graduates apply directly. Piktalent provides placement, housing and full in-country support without the Erasmus+ framework.
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