Pan-European Seal Young Professionals Programme
From university to a unique career start in an international organisation.
The European Patent Office (EPO), the second-largest intergovernmental organisation in Europe, offers high-achieving university graduates the opportunity to undertake challenging assignments across a range of departments. Participants work at the EPO's headquarters in Munich, Germany, or at other sites in The Hague, Vienna or Brussels.
Through a combination of on-the-job experience and professional training, young professionals develop valuable skills and enhance their future employability. Committed to people and social responsibility, the EPO provides a supportive multicultural environment for graduates taking their first steps towards an international career.
Highlights of the EPO's Young Professionals Programme
- Experience unique on-the-job learning
- Benefit from a targeted personal development plan
- Enjoy a tailored employment package
- Get mentoring and guidance
- Join a great multicultural community
- Work on global pressing challenges
Applications
The programme is open exclusively to top graduates from many universities in Europe, including the Pan-European Seal network.
The next round of applications will open in February 2026.
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