Join IPW as a student
Work on a real company challenge in an international team, spend part of the semester in person with your peers, and turn the outcome into experience you can actually use.
What you will do
Work with a real brief
You will join a small international team and work on a clearly defined challenge provided by a project partner.
Kick off in Prague
Teams meet in person at the start, align on the task, get to know each other, and often visit the partner organization.
Collaborate through the semester
You will plan the work, split responsibilities, and develop your output through regular online teamwork and milestone reviews.
Present final results
The semester ends with a final presentation to a jury, together with a report or another professional output your team has developed.
What you will learn
- Framing a problem and defining a workable scope
- Finding and evaluating evidence from open sources, interviews, and data
- Turning insights into structured options and recommendations
- Communicating clearly with stakeholders
- Delivering as a team under real deadlines
What you get
6 ECTS
For a substantial semester project with a real-world output.
International experience
You work across cultures, disciplines, and institutions.
Industry exposure
Your team interacts with practitioners and receives direct feedback.
Who should apply
- You want to work on a real stakeholder problem in English.
- You enjoy teamwork and can handle deadlines responsibly.
- You are comfortable with ambiguity and learning by doing.
- You want a demanding but practical international experience.
How the application works
Typical process for the upcoming cohort
Send your application
Complete the application form and upload your CV and any cohort-specific materials.
Evaluation of documents
We review the submitted materials and assess the overall fit of each candidate.
Interview for selected candidates
Suitable candidates are invited to a personal interview focused on motivation, skills, readiness for demanding teamwork, and project preferences.
Decision and allocation
During May and June, candidates are informed whether they have been accepted and admitted students are later assigned to projects and teams.
Projects you can expect
Projects vary by year, but they usually focus on producing a usable output within one semester, such as a strategy proposal, an implementation roadmap, a concept design, or a research-backed recommendation.
FAQ for students
A few practical questions we get most often.
What happens after I submit my application?
We first evaluate the submitted documents. Based on the overall fit, selected candidates are invited to a personal interview where we verify motivation, relevant skills, readiness for demanding teamwork, and discuss their preferences. During May and June, candidates are informed whether they have been accepted or not accepted.
How much time does it take?
Plan for steady teamwork during the semester. As a rough guide, many students spend 3-6 hours per week on average, with heavier weeks around the kick-off, key milestones, and the final presentations.
Do I need prior work experience?
No. Motivation, reliability, and willingness to learn matter most.
Can I choose my project?
You can usually share your preferences, but the final allocation is done by the IPW team to ensure balanced teams and a strong overall fit.
What about travel and costs?
Mobility costs such as accommodation, meals, and travel are covered either through funds such as Erasmus+ or from internal project resources, depending on the participant and the specific mobility setup.
Ready to apply?
If IPW sounds like the kind of semester you want, start with the application form.