AIESEC in the Netherlands

What AIESEC in the Netherlands does

AIESEC in the Netherlands is the Dutch local entity of AIESEC International, a non-profit youth organization founded in 1948 and registered as Stichting AIESEC Nederland. It facilitates cross-cultural exchange through two core product lines: Global Volunteer, offering short-duration overseas volunteering projects including the Medicine Project (observational medical internships in Ghana and Uganda), the Nour Project (Western–Middle Eastern cultural exchange), and the Health Project; and Global Talent, which places international interns with Dutch and multinational employers. The organization serves two primary customer segments — university students and recent graduates seeking international experience, and corporate employers seeking motivated international talent — with program fees for participants and partnership agreements for companies. Operations are decentralized across 10 local offices at Dutch universities (Amsterdam, Delft, Groningen, Leiden & The Hague, Maastricht, Nijmegen, Rotterdam, Tilburg, Utrecht) plus a national headquarters in Den Haag, supported by 250+ voluntary student members and 179 employees.

The technology stack is intentionally lightweight: no proprietary AI/ML systems are disclosed, and operations rely on commodity SaaS tools including Typeform (corporate partner intake), Google Forms (program registration), YouCanBook.me (office consultations), and Jooble (job listing aggregation). The underlying platform is AIESEC International's global opportunity portal (aiesec.org), which connects participants across 120+ countries and territories. The business model mixes one-time program fees from youth participants with subscription-style corporate partnership agreements for talent access and employer branding; as a non-profit, surplus is reinvested into operations rather than distributed. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and there are no funding rounds, M&A activity, or equity instruments — the entity is structurally a foundation.

The organization holds UN ECOSOC consultative status, UN DPI affiliation, UNESCO recognition, and ICMYO membership, and maintains a roster of flagship and core corporate partners including McKinsey, Deloitte, Randstad, PA Consulting, Unilever, Nike, Capgemini, PostNL, EVBox, the Dutch Ministry of Finance, and the Rijks Financial Traineeship. Direct GTM combines community-led growth (university campus presence, peer referrals, events like the Youth Speak Forum) with enterprise field sales for corporate talent partnerships via a 5-step hiring process including visa handling, housing assistance, and post-placement support.

Name

AIESEC in the Netherlands

Legal name

Stichting AIESEC Nederland

Website

https://aiesec.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AIESEC in the Netherlands is a non-profit foundation founded in 1948 that facilitates cross-cultural exchanges through volunteering projects and international internships, serving Dutch university students and corporate employers seeking global talent across 10 local offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Leadership Development and International Exchange Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Provider-Run International Internship Programs (Multi-Country/Multi-Industry) (EDAIAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Adjustment & Intercultural Training Programs (EDAIAKAB), Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB), Language Immersion & Cultural Exchange Programs (THAKAGAE)

Keywords

• Youth leadership development
• International internship programs
• Volunteer abroad experiences
• Intercultural exchange services
• Corporate talent recruitment

Headquarters

HQ city

Den Haag

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Global Volunteer Program Fees: Participants pay a basic participation fee plus destination-specific project fees covering accommodation and local support. Being non-profit, revenue is reinvested into the organization and participant experiences.
2. Global Talent Internship Placements: Corporate partners access international talent through a full-service hiring process including candidate matching, visa handling, housing assistance, and ongoing support. Revenue supports organizational operations.
3. Corporate Partnership Programs: Companies pay to partner with AIESEC for employer branding, recruitment access, and event participation, gaining exposure to motivated young talent.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AIESEC in the Netherlands runs youth-led intercultural exchange programs — primarily the Global Volunteer program (international volunteering projects like Medicine, Nour, and Health) and the Global Talent program (international professional internships). It also operates the annual Youth Speak Forum event and provides full-service Corporate Talent Hiring for partner companies seeking international trainees, with logistical support covering visa, housing, and airport pickup.

Product overview

AIESEC in the Netherlands operates a youth-run organization focused on developing leadership through intercultural exchange experiences. The core offerings consist of two main programs: Global Volunteer (volunteering abroad) and Global Talent (professional internships abroad). Under Global Volunteer, there are specific projects including the Medicine Project (observational medical internships for medical students in Ghana/Uganda), the Nour Project (cultural bridge-building between Western and Arab worlds), and the Health Project (health-focused volunteering). The Global Talent program connects companies with international young talent for professional placements. Additionally, Youth Speak Forum is an annual event platform for youth to discuss societal issues. The organization also provides corporate hiring services for partner companies seeking international trainees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Global Volunteer
• Global Talent
• Medicine Project Observational medical internship abroad for medical students (second-year and onwards) who shadow doctors in hospitals in Ghana or Uganda for 6-8 weeks, gaining experience in various departments and learning about healthcare systems in the Global South.
• Nour Project Cross-cultural exchange project aimed at bridging understanding between Western and Arab/Middle Eastern cultures, focusing on cultural exchange and building connections across cultural divides.
• Health Project Volunteering project focused on health-related topics where participants work at hospitals or NGOs addressing mental, physical, and institutional health aspects to positively impact social well-being of foreign communities.
• Corporate Talent Hiring Full-service talent acquisition offering for partner companies, encompassing the entire hiring process for international trainees including VISA assistance, housing support, and social platform access from first to last day of work, delivered through a 5-step process from initial contact through candidate placement and ongoing onboarding.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,229+ corporate partners trust AIESEC for talent
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Hospi HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2024Housing provider collaborating with AIESEC to provide accommodation solutions for international interns and volunteers during their exchange experience in the Netherlands.
• PA ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTalent partner actively collaborating to develop and empower young leaders through mentorship, internships, and training programs. Supports AIESEC's mission of youth leadership development.
• RandstadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor staffing company partnering with AIESEC for talent acquisition. Participates in EB Summits and recruits AIESEC members for internship opportunities. Randstad values the motivated and ambitious students engaged through AIESEC.
• McKinsey & CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal management consulting firm partnering with AIESEC as a talent partner to access young leaders with AIESEC leadership experience.
• Ministerie van Financiën (Ministry of Finance, Netherlands)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch Ministry of Finance partnering with AIESEC as a talent partner, likely for recruiting young talent for government traineeships.
• DeloittecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal professional services firm partnering with AIESEC to develop young leaders and access talent pipeline for internships.
• NCBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTalent partner collaborating with AIESEC for youth development initiatives.
• Strategy& (PwC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategy consulting firm (part of PwC) partnering as talent partner to engage AIESEC members.
• UN Global CompactflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngagement partner sharing beliefs, values, and goals around sustainability and youth development. AIESEC aligns with UNGC principles.
• Jonge Klimaat Beweging (Young Climate Movement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngagement partner focused on climate action and sustainability, aligning with AIESEC's SDG focus.
• QompasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngagement partner for student career guidance, aligning with AIESEC's youth development mission.
• Bain & CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManagement consulting firm listed as partner company engaging with AIESEC for talent.
• CapgeminicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal IT services and consulting company partnering with AIESEC for talent recruitment.
• UnilevercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal consumer goods company partnering with AIESEC for employer branding and talent access.
• Roland BergercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal strategy consultancy partnering with AIESEC for talent development.
• TOPdeskcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoftware company engaging with AIESEC for talent recruitment.
• Rijks Financial TraineeshipflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch government traineeship program partnering with AIESEC for recruiting young talent.
• PostNLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch postal and parcel company engaging with AIESEC for talent acquisition.
• Frisse BlikkenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization engaging with AIESEC for talent and employer branding.
• EVBoxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectric vehicle charging company hiring international talent through AIESEC's Global Talent program. Successfully accelerated marketing strategy from local to global using AIESEC talent.
• Nike (European operations)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSportswear company hosting supply chain intern through AIESEC, providing specialized training and support.
• Wings On-BoardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAviation company finding great talent profiles among AIESECers for their organization.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: Global education company offering study abroad, language immersion, and cultural exchange programs; broader commercial scale but overlapping offering in international experiences for students and young professionals.

Direct peers

• Projects Abroad: International volunteer abroad provider operating in developing countries with structured placements, directly comparable to AIESEC's Global Volunteer and Medicine Project offerings in service, audience, and pricing model.
• AFS Intercultural Programs: Global non-profit offering intercultural exchange programs for youth, including volunteer and homestay experiences, with comparable mission, target audience (students/young adults), and structured global network.
• Erasmus Student Network (ESN): European student organization supporting Erasmus+ exchange students; closely comparable target audience (university students on international exchange) and complementary role in the European international education ecosystem.
• AIESEC International: Global parent organization operating the same youth intercultural exchange and Global Talent internship model across 120+ countries; directly comparable product offering and target customer base, with AIESEC NL being the Dutch local chapter.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): US-rooted non-profit providing study abroad and intercultural exchange programs for students; comparable program structure, target demographic, and emphasis on experiential learning abroad.
• World Learning: Non-profit running international exchange, training, and development programs for youth and professionals; comparable mission around intercultural exchange and global leadership development.
• IAESTE (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience): Global non-profit running paid international technical internships for students, directly competing with AIESEC's Global Talent program in the international internship placement category.
• Youth For Understanding (YFU): International non-profit focused on student exchange programs (year, semester, and short-term), directly comparable to AIESEC's Global Volunteer model in mission, target customer, and operational structure.
• Cultural Vistas: US non-profit administering international exchange programs including internships and professional fellowships; similar mix of youth exchange and corporate/government talent partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/aiesec.nl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aiesecnl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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