Water Industry Internship Program

Find out if a career in water could be for you with the Water Industry Internship Program!

”"In retrospect, I have now realized what insight I have gained into the industry and how many incredibly exciting people I have met!"”

The Water Industry Internship Program aims to attract young people to an industry filled with exciting opportunities in many areas, from technical challenges to major societal issues. You will have a summer you will never forget!

The Water Industry Internship Program will return in the summer of 2026. During a few summer weeks, you, as a student at a university, college or vocational school, will get to experience what it's like to work with water from several different exciting perspectives and roles in a paid Internship Program.

The link to the application will be published here when the application period opens.

The application deadline for 2026 is March 3.

Program & structure

In 2025, there was the opportunity to choose between two different locations, Gothenburg and Stockholm. The program involved four companies and water and sanitation organizations in each area from different parts of the water industry, which provides a unique insight.

The selected participants together visited the companies and VA organizations for lectures, study visits, case studies and workshops.

In parallel, the group worked on a joint project assignment. The results of the assignment were presented to the industry in connection with the Water2025 Meeting Point at the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Center in Gothenburg.

 

”"Just getting to see such a wide range of activities, make interesting visits and learn so much has been very rewarding for me."”

About the Water Industry Internship Program:

  • 4 weeks during the summer of 2026 (split between June & August)
  • 4 students studying at university, college or university of applied sciences level per place of residence
  • 4 companies and VA organizations per place of residence

Practical information:

  • Location: When applying, you can specify one or more desired places of residence. Here we expect that you can arrange accommodation during the period. There may be shorter and longer trips. In cases where overnight accommodation is required at a place other than the place of residence, we will cover the accommodation costs.
  • Application deadline: March 3, 2026, selection is ongoing
  • Access: June 2026
  • Salary is paid for the summer weeks that the program is in progress.

We are looking for you as: 

  • Are curious to learn more about water, you do not need to have previous experience in the industry
  • Still studying, but have progressed somewhat in your university, college or vocational school education
  • Have good communication skills and are easy to work with in a team
  • Have good knowledge of Swedish and English

Preliminary dates to note:

  • March 3: Application deadline
  • April: Interviews, information meeting
  • June: Kick-off
  • 4 weeks spread over June & August: The schedule for the Water Industry Internship Program will be held in weeks 24, 25, 26, 33 & 34
  • August: Evaluation meeting & first presentation of thematic work
  • November: Genre rep (digital)
  • November: Final presentation, Stockholm

Would you like to receive invitations to upcoming activities for students?

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