RISE
Raiffeisen Internship and Scholarship for Engineers
RISE is a program dedicated to the support and development of students from the field of information technology.
Benefits of the RISE Program
Scholarship of €1,000
Paid internship
Mentoring by field experts
Fun, sports, and recreational activities
Training and hands-on work using the Agile methodology
Interaction within an international setup and culture
Application Criteria
Students who will have started their final year of studies in October 2025 (graduates are not eligible)
Students with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 8.0 or higher
Fields of study: IT, Data, MIS, Business Analytics, Information Security, Cyber Security, DevOps
Application Steps
Online application
The application will be open from November 3 to November 30, 2025
Online test
The online test will take place on December 23, 2025
Interview
The interview will be held at Raiffeisen Bank’s head office in Prishtina
Notification email
By February 28, 2026, accepted students will be notified via email about their acceptance into RISE
Internship Models
Standard Model
Provides for a full-time internship – 40 hours per week.
The internship lasts 4–6 months.
Flexible Model
Provides for a part-time internship – 20 hours per week.
The internship lasts 4–6 months.
Students may choose to start the internship in March or July 2025.
Internship Engagement Areas
Trainings
As part of RISE, you will have the opportunity to participate in trainings and learning activities delivered by instructors and experts from the Technology community at Raiffeisen Bank Kosova.
Introduction to Data Engineering
A foundational overview that provides sufficient context to begin exploring the field of Data Engineering.
Introduction to Software Engineering
An introduction to software engineering and what it means to be a software engineer at Raiffeisen Bank.
Information Security Techniques
An overview of key Information Security techniques and how the Competence Center teams collaborate with teams in Vienna.
Applied Machine Learning
An introduction to Applied Machine Learning and how it is used to address specific business and technical problems.
Data Science
An introduction to what Data Science is and what data scientists do. You will explore real-world applications of data science across fields and learn how data analysis supports data-driven decision-making.
Introduction to Low-Code Platforms
An overview of two low-code platforms currently used at Raiffeisen
by different teams within the Competence Center.
Introduction to Agile Methodology
An introduction to the Agile methodology used by
many organizations, including Raiffeisen Bank.
Introduction to Data Warehousing
An overview of data management systems designed to enable and
support Business Intelligence (BI) activities, particularly analytics.
Banking for Non-Bankers
A training session covering the bank’s history and key
information about its products and services offered to customers.
Soft Skills
A presentation by PCL focusing on presentation skills, public speaking, and
various professional communication techniques.
The launch of the RISE program
To understand more about the objectives, characteristics and the entire journey of RISE, we invite you to watch the video prepared for you.
RISE Alumni 2025
Our talented students who have been awarded the RISE scholarship and have progressed into junior positions, thereby becoming part of the larger family at Raiffeisen Bank Kosova and Raiffeisen Tech Kosova.
RISE Alumni 2024
Studentët tanë të talentuar të cilët kanë fituar bursën RISE, dhe kanë avansuar në pozitat junior, duke u bërë kështu pjesë familjes së madhe në Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo dhe Raiffeisen Tech Kosovo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here you can find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
- Student starting the 3rd academic year or the last year of studies [II and IV] in October 2022
- Direction Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics and similar
- Average grade above 8.0
- Collaborative, proactive, willing to learn, responsible
Only students who start their last academic year in October 2022 can apply to the RISE program (refer to question 13 for more information)
English language is necessary and an advantage for the application, but it is not mandatory.
At the end of the program, all beneficiaries who have completed the program will be provided with Certificates of participation in RISE.
In case of good performance during the practical work and the needs of the bank for human capacities, the student gains the opportunity for employment in the Raiffeisen Bank.
In case of termination of the program, the beneficiary must return the value of the scholarship to Raiffeisen Bank.
The program will be developed according to two models. The Standard Model, which takes place from July to October, with full working hours. The flexible model which allows students the opportunity to choose in which periods they will be active with the program, 8 months during the year with a shortened schedule or 4 months with a full schedule.
Beneficiaries (in case of good performance) are obliged to stay with Raiffeisen Bank for 1 year after the end of the program.
In the event that the beneficiary, for various reasons, cannot engage in Raiffeisen Bank for 1 year after the end of the program, he/she must return the value of the scholarship to Raiffeisen Bank.
The program is scheduled to begin on October 3, 2022.
Raiffeisen Bank has so far signed cooperation agreements for the RISE program with the following institutions: FIEK, FSHMN, Universum College, Riinvest, AUK, Cacttus Education, UBT, AAB College.
Higher Education Institutions with a 3-year curriculum, the last year of studies means the third year. Likewise, HEIs with a 2- or 4-year curriculum, the last year means the second or 4th year of studies.
Puna praktike si dhe të gjitha aktivitetet të cilat lidhen me RISE mbahen në Zyren Qendrore të Bankës Raiffeisen në Prishtinë.