Turn this summer into your competitive edge
The Virtus College Placement Programme
Personalized placements
Designed in light of each student's ambitions, ensuring authenticity and measurable outcomes.
Selected startups
Sourced from Kinnek, a curated network of innovative companies spanning technology, consumer, sustainability, and more.
Self-discovery and holistic growth
Students engage in tangible projects, from operations to product development, where they contribute meaningfully and grow.
Featured startups
AI & DATA
Leveraging technology and data to solve real-world problems.
Loiale
Mafer
CREATIVE & MEDIA
Bringing ideas to life through visuals and creative thinking.
Quan Studios
Balance Phone
CONSUMER BRANDS
Turning a vision into something people actually want.
White Rabbit
House of Candy
Yorsio
Who is this for?
Who is this for?
The programme is designed for students aged 16–24 who:
- are preparing for competitive university applications
- want an authentic and unique extracurricular profile
- are genuinely curious about entrepreneurship, business, technology or a specific sector
- are ready to engage in a professional environment
No prior work experience is required, readiness and initiative matter more.
Not just an internship. A competitive advantage
The Placement Programme is built around authenticity and real contribution, rather than a conventional internship format.
Top universities value substance over credentials. Many summer opportunities may look impressive on paper, but without concrete deliverables or genuine accountability, they do little to differentiate a student. The Virtus College Placement Programme is designed to ensure authenticity, depth and real contribution, the qualities that strengthen a university application.
Valued by top universities
universities look for impact, initiative and real-world contribution.
Authentic impact
real projects that resonate.
Personal development
students grow through experiences that demonstrate depth, curiosity and drive.
How the programme works
1. Application
students submit an expression of interest through an online form.
2. Profile call
one of our advisors speaks with the student to understand their interests, ambitions and aspirations.
3. Matched placements
each student is carefully matched with a startup aligned with their profile, strengths and future goals.
4. Pre-placement preparation
before the placement begins, students receive guidance on communication, workplace expectations, CV development and industry context.
5. The placement experience
over two to four weeks, students contribute to real projects inside a startup in Madrid or Barcelona, supported by a startup mentor (their day-to-day point of contact at the company) and a Virtus advisor (who guides their progress and supports any questions or challenges).
6. Reflection and certificate of completion
at the end of the programme, students complete a guided reflection process and receive a certificate summarising their contribution, learning and growth.
More than an internship.
A transformative experience that sets students apart. The programme runs during the summer months in Madrid and Barcelona, with cohorts kept small to ensure close mentorship and quality supervision for every participant.
More information
Startup matching is selective, and places are limited to ensure quality and close supervision for every participant.
For more information and pricing about the Virtus College Placement Programme, the form below can be filled in and our team will respond within 24 hours. Enquiries by phone are also welcome at +34 665 334 693.
Ready to go beyond the ordinary?
Startup matching is selective. Places are limited to ensure quality and supervision.
Would you like to know more?
Visit the campus in La Moraleja or ask us anything. We answer within 24 hours on working days.