Architecture Intern – MVRDV

MVRDV is hiring architecture interns for its Rotterdam headquarters for six months from 1 March 2027, with an allowance of 1,100 euros a month; applications close on 16 November 2026.

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Company: MVRDV
Location: Rotterdam, South Holland, NL
Workplace: On-site
Schedule: Full-time
Duration: 6 months, 1 March to 31 August 2027
Hours: 40 hours / week
Compensation: EUR 1,100 / month
Who can apply: Currently enrolled students
Fields of study: Architecture
Experience: Not required
Sector: Other
Software / Skills: CAD, Adobe Suite, 2D and 3D rendering
Languages: English (excellent); other languages a plus
Work authorization: Sponsorship available
Benefits: Allowance of 1,100 euros a month, reimbursed home to office commuting, subsidised vegetarian office lunch, Urban Sports Club contribution, OpenUp wellbeing platform
Required documents: CV and cover letter; proof of enrolment
Start date: 1 March 2027
Application deadline: 16 November 2026

Apply on MVRDV careers

MVRDV, the Rotterdam architecture and urbanism practice founded in 1993 by Winy Maas, Jacob van Rijs and Nathalie de Vries, is recruiting for its MVRDV internship in architecture, starting on 1 March 2027. Applications are open until 16 November 2026, interviews follow between 23 November and 11 December 2026, and the internship pays an allowance of 1,100 euros a month.

The internship

Interns join the Design Collective, the team that designs MVRDV’s buildings, from small residential schemes to large commercial and cultural complexes, with projects across the Netherlands, Asia, the German speaking countries, the French speaking world, North America, Central and Eastern Europe, Taiwan and the Middle East. Depending on their profile, interns are placed on specific projects, regions or typologies and work on projects and competitions with senior designers.

assisting with concept development and design proposals
producing drawings, diagrams and 3D models
making visuals and presentation material for competitions and clients
joining team meetings and design critiques
researching materials, site conditions and architectural references

Who can apply

Students who stay enrolled at a university for the whole period from 1 March to 31 August 2027, with proof of enrolment
Strong design and CAD skills, Adobe Suite and solid 2D and 3D rendering (applicants are asked to state their experience with each program)
Excellent spoken and written English; other languages are a plus
Authorisation to work in the Netherlands; MVRDV says it can support non EU applicants with the visa process, subject to Dutch immigration requirements

The internship is full time, 40 hours a week, five days a week in the office near Blaak in central Rotterdam. Alongside the allowance, MVRDV reimburses commuting costs and offers a subsidised vegetarian lunch, a contribution to an Urban Sports Club subscription and access to the OpenUp wellbeing platform. Apply via the application link with a CV and a cover letter.