Are you a driven student interested in pursuing a career in the marine industry? Do you have a strong interest in engineering, technology, or business? The VARD Summer Internship 2026 is currently accepting applications, providing motivated students with the opportunity to work directly with one of the top shipbuilders in the world.
Talented bachelor’s and master’s students from a variety of fields are invited to apply for the internship if they are eager to learn and contribute in a creative, global workplace. During eight weeks in Ålesund, Norway, participants will work on actual projects, interact with professionals in the field, and socialise and network with other interns.
More than 8,300 people work at VARD, a global leader in sustainable shipbuilding and specialised vessel design, with operations in Norway, Romania, Brazil, Vietnam, Singapore, Croatia, Italy, India, Canada, the US, Poland, Estonia, Chile, and the UK. As an intern, you will be a part of this multicultural, global community that is committed to influencing the development of green maritime technologies.
An exceptional chance to develop skills, get insightful knowledge of the industry, and investigate potential career routes in the marine sector is provided by the VARD Summer Internship 2026. Regardless of your background—engineering, information technology, or business—this program offers the best setting for academic and professional development.
Apply today for the VARD Summer Internship 2026 to start your journey towards a profession that will have an influence and contribute to the shipbuilding industry’s future!
Location: Ålesund, Norway (Skansekaia 2, 6002 Ålesund)
Duration: 8 weeks, Summer 2026
Employment Type: Summer/Seasonal Internship
Industry: Maritime & Offshore
Financial Coverage: Paid
Eligibility Criteria:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Adaptable, well-organised, and flexible in a changing workplace
- Sincere enthusiasm for the shipbuilding and maritime sectors
- Outstanding written and spoken English communication abilities
- Although not required, knowing Norwegian is seen as advantageous.
Eligible Fields of Study:
- Design of Ships
- Engineering for the Sea
- Engineering Mechanically
- Engineering Structures
- Automation and Electrical Engineering
- Cybersecurity, ICT, and Computer Science
- Hydrodynamics and Sustainable Power
- Marketing, HR, Finance, and Business Administration.
Benefits:
- Duration and Pay: Paid internship program lasting eight weeks
- Work Experience: Exciting, demanding, and hands-on duties
- Career development: chances for networking, mentoring, and career advancement
- Social Interaction: Coordinated events with other summer interns
- Benefits of the location include a central office downtown Ålesund and free parking.
- Benefits: Free lunches at the workplace cafeteria
- Recreational Activities: Participation in VARD social events, including cooking courses, football practices, and fjord cruises
Deadline: 20 October 2025
