Skyline of Zaragoza, Spain

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Internships in Zaragoza

Spain's fifth-largest city, an industrial and logistics hub between Madrid and Barcelona.

  • Basílica del Pilar
  • La Seo
  • Aljafería Palace
  • Puente de Piedra
  • Parque Grande
Population
680k
Climate
Continental — windy, hot summers
Top sector
IT, Engineering & Design

Basílica del Pilar reflected in the Ebro at blue hour.

Zaragoza in pictures

Neighbourhoods, landmarks and everyday life you'll actually see.

Basilica del Pilar at blue hour on the Ebro.
Basilica del Pilar at blue hour on the Ebro.
Aljafería Palace — Moorish arches in stone.
Aljafería Palace — Moorish arches in stone.
El Tubo — Zaragoza's tapas alley on a Saturday night.
El Tubo — Zaragoza's tapas alley on a Saturday night.

Why intern in Zaragoza?

Zaragoza sits at the geographic centre of north-east Spain, with AVE rail to both Madrid and Barcelona under 1h 30m. It hosts Spain's largest logistics platform (PLAZA), an Opel/Stellantis plant and a growing tech ecosystem. Cost of living is significantly lower than Madrid or Barcelona.

  • Logistics, automotive and renewable-energy industries
  • Lower cost of living than Madrid/Barcelona
  • Strategic position between the two big cities

Life & work in Zaragoza

What the city is really like beyond the postcard — the context you'll want before you land.

Culture

Zaragoza sits exactly between Madrid and Barcelona on the AVE line — 90 minutes from either. The Basílica del Pilar dominates a Roman-Muslim-Christian old town, and a modern logistics/automotive economy (PLAZA, Stellantis, BSH) makes it Spain's fifth-largest city with unusually low rents.

Getting around

One tram line down the centre, dense city buses, and AVE trains to Madrid and Barcelona in 1h20 each — commuting to either capital is realistic.

Best for

Logistics, automotive, engineering, marketing and affordable-cost-of-living interns.

Top sectors in Zaragoza

The industries that hire our interns most often in this city.

IT, Engineering & Design
Marketing & Business
Tourism & Hospitality

Living in Zaragoza

Small things that make a big difference in your first month.

  • Shared flats: €300–€420/month
  • Brace for the cierzo — Zaragoza's famous wind

Our service

What we handle for your Zaragoza placement

From shortlisting host companies in Zaragoza to Learning Agreement, visa and arrival logistics — one advisor owns it end-to-end.

  • Curated host-company shortlist matched to your profile
  • Learning Agreement & Erasmus+ paperwork end-to-end
  • Visa, NIE and insurance orientation
  • Accommodation guidance in every host city
  • Local coordinator from day one to evaluation
  • Mid-term and final reports for your university

Live vacancies in Zaragoza

New Zaragoza placements are added weekly — join the waiting list or request a custom match.

Open the Zaragoza portal

Student & partner stories

Voices from students, coordinators and host companies we've worked with.

“I went from a CV in a Google Doc to a paid marketing internship in Spain in five weeks. The team handled the visa, the contract and even introduced me to my flatmates.”

Léa Bernard

Marketing intern · Sciences Po

“Our whole class of 24 vocational students did their Erasmus+ mobility through Spain Internship. One coordinator, zero spreadsheets, every placement on brief.”

Dr. Markus Lehmann

Erasmus+ coordinator · TU München

“Three weeks after briefing them we had two bilingual designers on the team and the Erasmus+ agreement signed without touching a form.”

Ana Ruiz

Founder · Barcelona startup

Internships in Zaragoza — FAQ

The questions our coordinators answer most often before a placement.

What internships are available in Zaragoza?
Zaragoza hosts placements in IT, Engineering & Design, Marketing & Business, Tourism & Hospitality. We match students with vetted host companies based on academic background, languages and career goals — typically a 2–6 month training agreement (convenio de prácticas) signed by your university.
Is the internship in Zaragoza paid?
Most placements in Zaragoza include a monthly stipend of €300–€900 depending on sector — IT and engineering roles pay at the top of that band, tourism and hospitality trainees are often paid €0–€400 plus accommodation. Erasmus+ grants stack on top of any stipend.
Do I need to speak Spanish for an internship in Zaragoza?
Castilian Spanish is the local working language. Multinationals and most tech / marketing scale-ups in Zaragoza operate in English, so B2 English is usually enough — but conversational Spanish widens the shortlist significantly and is essential for client-facing roles.
How much does it cost to live in Zaragoza as an intern?
Interns in Zaragoza typically budget €700–€1,100/month all-in, split roughly 50 % rent, 20 % food, 5 % transport and 25 % leisure. Central neighbourhoods cost more.
Which neighbourhood should I live in during my Zaragoza internship?
Pick an area within 30 minutes of your host company by public transport. Our coordinator maps districts against your placement address on the pre-arrival call.
How long are internships in Zaragoza?
Standard placements run 2 to 6 months. Erasmus+ mobilities extend up to 12 months. We adapt the dates to your university calendar and can split the placement across semesters.

Next step

Ready to intern in Zaragoza?

Tell us about your studies, sector and dates. We'll match you with a host company and handle the paperwork end-to-end.

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