European Investment Bank (EIB) Entry Programmes
Graduate pathway placing early-career candidates in junior roles within specific EIB business areas. EIB also lists 1 other entry routes on this page.
Last reviewed: 15 July 2026
Entry programmes
Graduate Programme
Graduate pathway placing early-career candidates in junior roles within specific EIB business areas. Candidates need a university degree and less than two years of work experience since their most recent graduation. Source
- Track: Young professional programme
- Eligibility: EIB generally accepts applications from nationals of EU Member States, subject to role-specific exceptions.
- Minimum degree: Bachelor's
- Typical window: Advertised through EIB vacancies
- Cycle: Ad hoc
- Graduate opportunities are advertised on the EIB jobs portal under Traineeship and GRAD programmes.
Traineeships
Short traineeship route for final-year students and recent graduates to gain practical experience at EIB. Traineeships typically last three to five months, with possible extension to six months if requested by a university. Source
- Track: Traineeship
- Eligibility: Traineeships are open to nationals of EU Member States and EU candidate countries, with some Financial Inclusion Fund opportunities linked to other regions.
- Minimum degree: Bachelor's
- Typical window: March to April and September to October intakes
- Cycle: Two intakes per year
- EIB announces traineeship opportunities approximately four months before each intake.
How to read timing
Dates here describe typical or recent patterns from official sources, not live application deadlines. Confirm the current call on the programme or careers page before you apply.
Where to look next
Browse related open roles below, then read eligibility and deadlines on the official EIB careers site.
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