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International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience

Connecting technical students with paid training abroad worldwide

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience

The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, known as IAESTE, is an independent, non-profit and non-political student exchange body. It places students in science, engineering, and applied-arts disciplines into paid, course-related training placements abroad while supplying employers with skilled trainees. Active in more than eighty countries and arranging several thousand traineeships each year, it is the largest organization of its kind and operates on principles of inclusion and non-discrimination.

Founded
Headquarters
Sharjah
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
15 countries

Mission

To run a high-quality practical training exchange that advances technical and professional development while promoting international understanding and cooperation.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (15)
UAE Germany United Kingdom France Spain Poland Austria Switzerland Finland Brazil India Japan United States Türkiye Tunisia

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

IAESTE, the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, was founded in 1948 at Imperial College London. It is an independent, non-profit body that arranges paid, course-related training placements abroad for students in science, engineering, and applied-arts …

IAESTE, the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, was founded in 1948 at Imperial College London. It is an independent, non-profit body that arranges paid, course-related training placements abroad for students in science, engineering, and applied-arts disciplines, and now operates in more than eighty countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 1 similar science & technology in UAE
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 37

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience has a partial profile.

  • Established in 1948, it is among the oldest charities in the UAE GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in the UAE - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore UAE data
  • Its integrity score of 35 is below most of the 103 charities in the UAE GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore UAE data
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  • a contact email
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  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
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Common questions

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International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience is a science & technology nonprofit based in Sharjah, UAE. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1948 and has been operating for 78 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in UAE is 37/100.

International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience is located in Sharjah, UAE. The organization was established in 1948 and has been active for 78 years.

International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience is classified as a Science & Technology organization, based in UAE. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience is listed in GiveRadar's directory of UAE nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, known as IAESTE, is an independent, non-profit and non-political student exchange body. It places students in science, engineering, and applied-arts disciplines into paid, course-related training placements abroad while supplying employers with skilled trainees. Active in more than eighty countries and arranging several thousand traineeships each year, it is the largest organization of its kind and operates on principles of inclusion and non-discrimination. International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience is a science & technology organization based in UAE. The organization was founded in 1948.

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Arab Emirates under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in UAE

How many charities work in each area.

Education 36
Health 16
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Most common causes in UAE

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

International Development 59
Education 37
Vocational Training 27
Human Rights 26
Health 22
Children 18
Disaster Relief 14
Research 14
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Sources and verification

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Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1948
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience

What is International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience?
International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience is a science & technology non-governmental based in Sharjah, UAE. The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, known as IAESTE, is an independent, non-profit and non-political student exchange body. It places students in science, engineering, and applied-arts disciplines into paid, course-related training placements abroad while supplying employers with skilled trainees. Active in more than eighty countries and arranging several thousand traineeships each year, it is the largest organization of its kind and operates on principles of inclusion and non-discrimination.
When was International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience founded?
International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience was founded in 1948.
Where is International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience located?
Headquartered in Sharjah, UAE. The charity operates in 15 countries.
Is International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience trustworthy?
International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience's website?
http://www.iaeste.org/
Are donations to International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of UAE under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.