Diogo Nogueira Architecture Studio in Porto, Portugal is looking for an architecture student or recent graduate for a full-time, on-site internship of at least six months. It is a paid traineeship: applicants need an Erasmus+ or equivalent mobility grant, and the studio adds a monthly financial contribution on top. The last day to apply is 20 November 2026.
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Architecture Internship in Porto at a Glance
🏢 Studio: Diogo Nogueira Architecture Studio
📐 Role: Architecture Intern (listed as a Recent Graduate Traineeship)
🎓 Field: Architecture and town planning
📍 Location: Porto, Portugal
🤝 Funding: Paid traineeship, with your own mobility grant plus a monthly contribution from the studio
⏱️ Schedule: Full time, on-site, 37.5-hour week
📆 Duration: Minimum six months, nine months preferred
🚀 Start: Available immediately, start date agreed with the selected candidate
🗣️ Language: English or French
⏳ Application deadline: 20 November 2026 (Brussels time)
A Small Porto Studio Focused on Context-Sensitive Design
The studio describes itself as a Porto-based architecture studio dedicated to thoughtful, creative and context-sensitive design. Its work combines architecture, interiors and visual research across projects of different scales.
It is a small architecture studio and belongs to the Architecture & Construction sector. The offer was posted by Diogo Nogueira, the Founder & Architect, and the studio's website is listed in the Links section at the end of this post.
Working Directly With the Team on Ongoing Projects
The intern works directly with the team and takes part in different stages of ongoing projects.
From Research and Concept Development to Presentations
The listing names the stages you can be involved in:
🔎 Research for the projects underway
💡 Concept development
✏️ Drawings
🧊 3D modelling
🖼️ Visualisation
🎞️ Presentations
Site Visits When the Projects Call for Them
Depending on the projects underway, the internship may also include site visits. The vacancy ties them to the projects underway at the time.
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AutoCAD Required, Rhino a Strong Advantage
The vacancy states that a good working knowledge of AutoCAD is required. Experience with Rhino will be considered a strong advantage.
The skills listed for the placement are:
🖥️ Using computer aided design and drawing tools
🧠 Using digital tools for collaboration, productivity, and problem solving
The only tool named in the requirements is AutoCAD.
Who Can Apply: Architecture Students and Recent Graduates
The studio is looking for an architecture student or recent graduate. The vacancy lists three accepted levels of studies:
📘 Short cycle or equivalent (EQF 5)
🎒 Bachelor (EQF 6)
🏫 Master (EQF 7)
The vacancy does not list a nationality requirement.
English or French, Portuguese Not Required
Candidates should be comfortable communicating in English or French. Portuguese is not required. The working language listed for the placement is English.
Full Time and On-Site in Porto
This is a full-time, on-site position at the studio's office in Porto. The working week is 37.5 hours, and Friday afternoons are off. The structured details of the vacancy round the weekly hours to 37, while the description gives 37.5 hours.
Six Months Minimum, Nine Months Preferred
The internship has a minimum duration of six months, although nine months is preferred. The duration field of the vacancy shows 6 months. When you apply, you state your intended internship duration, so the studio can compare it with its preference.
An Erasmus+ or Equivalent Mobility Grant Is Required
Applicants must have an Erasmus+ or equivalent mobility grant. The vacancy ticks three programme types:
🇪🇺 Erasmus+ traineeship
🗺️ National/regional employment or work-immersion programme
🧳 Other recognised mobility/funding programme
The grant is something you must already have when you apply; the studio's contribution is added on top of it.
The Studio's Additional Monthly Financial Contribution
The traineeship is listed as paid. The studio provides an additional monthly financial contribution on top of the grant, so your total comes from two sources: the mobility grant you bring and the studio's contribution.
The description does not state the amount of that contribution. The salary field of the vacancy shows a range of 1 to 200 EUR per month. Our guide on the difference between an employer paid internship and a funded traineeship explains how this kind of combined funding works. According to Youth Works Hub's review of this vacancy, the exact figure is not given anywhere in the description, so it is worth confirming with the studio before you accept.
Available Immediately With a Flexible Start Date
The position is available immediately, although the starting date can be agreed with the selected candidate. The expected starting date in the vacancy is 20 November 2026, which is also the application deadline. You give your preferred starting date in your application.
Visa and Work Authorization Support
For visa and work authorization support, the vacancy answers Not sure, explaining that the studio needs more information on the candidate's status before deciding. If you need a visa or work authorization to be in Portugal, mention your situation when you contact the studio.
How to Apply
Send an email to the studio with the following:
📄 Your CV
🗂️ Your portfolio
📅 Your preferred starting date
⌛ Your intended internship duration
The email address is given in the Links section at the end of this post.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Architecture Intern do at Diogo Nogueira Architecture Studio?
The intern works directly with the team and takes part in different stages of ongoing projects. These stages run from research and concept development to drawings, 3D modelling, visualisation and presentations, and may include site visits.
Where is the internship based?
The internship is based at the studio's office in Porto, Portugal. It is a full-time, on-site position, so you work from the office rather than remotely.
Who can apply for this architecture internship?
The studio is looking for an architecture student or recent graduate. The vacancy lists short cycle or equivalent (EQF 5), Bachelor (EQF 6) and Master (EQF 7) as accepted levels of studies.
Do I need to know AutoCAD?
Yes. A good working knowledge of AutoCAD is required. Experience with Rhino is not required, but it will be considered a strong advantage.
Which languages do I need?
You should be comfortable communicating in English or French. Portuguese is not required.
Do I need an Erasmus+ grant to apply?
You need an Erasmus+ or equivalent mobility grant. The vacancy accepts an Erasmus+ traineeship, a national or regional employment or work-immersion programme, or another recognised mobility or funding programme.
Is the internship paid?
Yes, it is listed as a paid traineeship. The studio provides an additional monthly financial contribution on top of your mobility grant. The description does not state the amount, and the salary field shows a range of 1 to 200 EUR per month.
How long does the internship last?
The minimum duration is six months, and nine months is preferred. You state your intended internship duration in your application.
How many hours per week will I work?
The working week is 37.5 hours, full time, with Friday afternoons off. The structured fields of the vacancy show 37 hours per week.
When does the internship start?
The position is available immediately, and the starting date can be agreed with the selected candidate. The expected starting date in the vacancy is 20 November 2026.
What should I send in my application?
Send your CV, your portfolio, your preferred starting date and your intended internship duration by email to the studio. The address is in the Links section at the end of this post.
Does the studio help with visas?
The vacancy answers Not sure for visa and work authorization support, because the studio needs more information on the candidate's status before deciding. If you need a visa, explain your situation when you apply.
When is the application deadline?
The last day to submit an application is 20 November 2026 (Brussels time).
Deadline
⏳ 20 November 2026
Links
📧 Application email (CV, portfolio, preferred starting date, intended internship duration): joinus@diogonogueira.pt
🌐 Diogo Nogueira Architecture Studio website: https://www.diogonogueira.pt
🔗 Diogo Nogueira, Founder & Architect (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogo-nogueira-a51a83271
