5 internships in Charleroi

Charleroi—or Charlouze, as it’s affectionately called—might not be the sexiest city in Wallonia, but at Student, we believe every internship opportunity is worth considering, so if you’re looking for an internship in Charleroi, you’ve come to the right place.

Despite its reputation, Charleroi is full of life, and full of students. You’ll find branches of ULB here, including the iconic Biopark, as well as UCLouvain, which offers a bachelor’s in computer science. If you’re looking for an internship in the field of sciences, this city is for you, and if you’re studying tech, know that local companies are ready to offer you the internship of your dreams.

More into engineering, and want an engineering internship? Perfect—doing your internship in Charleroi will allow you to discover the world of industry in a growing city.

In addition to science and technology, Charlouze offers a wide range of health sciences opportunities. That’s right, Charleroi’s main hospital offers internships that are as enriching as they are varied.

Charleroi is currently undergoing a major modernization and expansion plan, making it the perfect time to enjoy the city outside of your internship hours. Urban culture dominates Charleroi—you can explore the city through street art walks, graffiti tours, and the iconic slag heaps. And when it comes to culture, Charleroi is also home to the largest photography museum in Europe. If you’re studying culture or humanities, consider Charleroi for your internship—you won’t regret it.

Charleroi is also the beating heart of Wallonia, and it’s extremely well served by TEC and SNCB public transport, so there’s no excuse not to take advantage and explore this beautiful region.

Prefer partying? No worries—Charleroi is famous for Cara Pils, the ultimate student beer. You’ll also find great cafés, intimate concert venues, and the Bad Festival, which combines culture, art, and amazing food. In short, doing your internship in Charleroi means you're guaranteed to have a great time.

And if, after all that eating, you feel like working out a bit? Nothing easier—Charleroi promotes physical activity through its “sport voucher,” which offers you €50 off your chosen sports activities.

Finally, back to internships—the marketing and communication sectors are not to be overlooked. New companies based in Charleroi offer exciting digital marketing internships. And if you’re into human resource management, you’ll find plenty of internship opportunities in local businesses too.

So, if—like JeanJass—you want to become Charlouze’s biggest fan, don’t wait.