Ferrari Internship 2027–2028: Programs, Deadlines & How to Apply

Last updated: July 2026

Ferrari employs only about 5,900 people worldwide and delivered just 13,640 cars last year on EUR 7.1 billion in revenue, a company built on scarcity, and that philosophy extends to its hiring. The flagship F1 Engineering Academy and Design Academy each accept a single cohort per year through a multi-round selection process that includes on-site assessments in Maranello. For the 2027–2028 cycle, F1 Engineering Academy applications are expected to open around Q1 2027 with a March–April deadline, roughly 6 months before the October start. Miss the window and you wait a full year.

Quick Facts

The two numbers that matter: a Q1 2027 deadline expected for the F1 Engineering Academy (the flagship), and a company of under 6,000 employees where every intern slot is fought over. Master’s or PhD required for the flagship tracks; US corporate roles accept Bachelor’s students.

Externships are short, remote professional experience programs where you finish a real project with a real company. The NASCAR NY Racing Sports Analytics Externship builds the data-driven performance analysis that Ferrari’s F1 Engineering Academy screens for, and the Beats by Dre Data Analytics Externship adds the quantitative-insights portfolio piece a spring application needs. Explore all Externships.

What Is a Ferrari Internship?

A Ferrari internship is a paid, 6-month placement at one of the most exclusive brands in the world, a company that builds fewer than 14,000 cars a year and has won 16 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championships. The two flagship tracks are the Scuderia Ferrari F1 Engineering Academy, where Master’s and PhD graduates work on aero, suspensions, power units, and AI-driven performance modeling for the F1 car, and the Ferrari Design Academy, where designers shape the next generation of road cars. Beyond those, manufacturing and corporate internships run out of Maranello, and Ferrari North America in Englewood Cliffs, NJ offers marketing, finance, and HR placements. Interns rate the experience 3.7 out of 5 on Glassdoor with reviews calling it a "great experience" and an "opportunity to learn from a team of great and intelligent people." Founded in 1947 by Enzo Ferrari and publicly traded on the NYSE as RACE, this is a company where the brand on your CV carries weight long after the internship ends.

When Do Ferrari Internship Applications Open for 2027–2028?

Ferrari’s calendar is split: the flagship academies run on fixed annual cycles with published deadlines, while general roles post and fill year-round. The F1 Engineering Academy is the anchor, the 2026 edition had a March 30 deadline, May assessments in Maranello, and an October 5 start. The Design Academy ran separately with a July 7, 2025 deadline for its most recent cycle. Manufacturing and corporate roles on jobs.ferrari.com appear throughout the year and close when filled, sometimes within weeks. US positions at Englewood Cliffs follow no fixed cycle. So for the 2027–2028 window, you’re watching two calendars: the flagship deadlines in Q1–Q2 2027, and the rolling portal for everything else.

Why You Must Apply the Week Applications Open

Ferrari’s flagship academies have fixed deadlines, and missing one means waiting a full year. The F1 Engineering Academy 2026 cycle closed on March 30; assessments ran May 12–21 in Maranello; and the cohort started October 5. That’s a pipeline that moves on a rigid schedule, and late applications simply aren’t reviewed. General roles on jobs.ferrari.com are different but equally unforgiving: the Fleet Marketing Internship at Englewood Cliffs was already marked "filled" when checked, meaning it was gone well before most candidates saw it. The takeaway: set alerts on jobs.ferrari.com and LinkedIn now, because Ferrari’s small size means every opening disappears fast.

Which Ferrari Internship Programs Should You Target?

Ferrari’s internship tracks split into two tiers: flagship academy programs with structured cohorts, and rolling corporate or manufacturing placements. The F1 Engineering Academy and Design Academy are the marquee paths, each with their own selection process, assessment timeline, and explicit conversion pipeline.

Additional roles including HR and regional aftersales appear on jobs.ferrari.com and Ferrari’s LinkedIn throughout the year. Note the academy split: the F1 Engineering Academy recruits Master’s/PhD graduates on a Q1 timeline, while the Design Academy runs its own spring–summer cycle.

What Are the Eligibility Requirements?

Eligibility varies sharply by track. The flagship academies are postgraduate programs; the US corporate roles are undergraduate-friendly:

• F1 Engineering Academy: Master’s or PhD in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, software, or materials engineering, graduated within the last 12 months. Excellent grades required (105–110L Italian scale or equivalent). English B2+ required; Formula Student or motorsport experience strongly preferred.

• Design Academy: Master’s level or recent graduate in vehicle design, transportation design, industrial design, or engineering design, graduated within 12 months. Portfolio required.

• Manufacturing and corporate (Maranello): Master’s student or final-year student in mechanical or management engineering. Microsoft Office proficiency required; Power BI advantageous. Fluent English required.

• US internships (Englewood Cliffs): Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in logistics, supply chain, business administration, engineering, or related field. Strong communication and presentation skills; Microsoft Office proficiency.

Do You Need a Master’s Degree for a Ferrari Internship?

For the flagship programs, yes. Both the F1 Engineering Academy and Design Academy explicitly require a Master’s or PhD awarded within the last 12 months, and the 2026 F1 Academy posting listed only six accepted disciplines (aerospace, mechanical, electrical/electronic, materials/controls, software, mathematics). But that’s not the whole picture. US-based roles at Englewood Cliffs accept Bachelor’s students, and manufacturing internships in Maranello are open to current Master’s students (not just graduates). The real hidden gate is Formula Student or motorsport project experience: multiple community threads and the academy’s own requirements flag it as the differentiator that separates screened-in candidates from the pile.

What Skills Does Ferrari Look For, and How Do You Build Them?

Ferrari’s job descriptions and academy requirements reveal a clear split. Engineering tracks demand deep technical specialization: CFD, CAD (CATIA, SolidWorks), AI/data modeling, power-unit performance, and lean manufacturing. Design tracks want portfolio-proven creativity in vehicle or transportation design. But across all tracks, two soft skills recur: passion for the Ferrari brand and motorsport, and the ability to perform under pressure. Language matters too: English fluency is required for every program, and Italian is a competitive advantage for any Maranello-based role. The practical takeaway is that Ferrari hires specialists who care about the brand, then tests whether they can deliver in a high-intensity environment.

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And every skill in the chart maps to a remote Externship where you finish a real company project before the window opens.

How close is the overlap? The NASCAR Sports Analytics deliverable is data-driven performance analysis in the same motorsport vocabulary the F1 Engineering Academy uses, and every Externship above ends with a client-ready presentation, the exact "communication and presentation" skill five of eight Ferrari postings require.

What Is the Ferrari Application and Interview Process Like?

Ferrari’s hiring process varies by track, but the flagship academies run the most structured pipelines:

1. Submit your application via the dedicated link (academies) or jobs.ferrari.com (general roles). The F1 Engineering Academy asks for a CV, motivation letter, and 1–2 preferred specialization areas. The Design Academy requires a portfolio.

2. Profile screening. For the F1 Engineering Academy, screening covers six engineering disciplines. General roles use automated screening and, for some positions, psychometric evaluations.

3. HR interview. A phone or Microsoft Teams call with HR, confirming fit, motivation, and logistics. One Reddit user reported three video-call interviews before any on-site step.

4. Assessment center or technical interviews. The F1 Engineering Academy runs a multi-day assessment center in Maranello with line managers, academy mentors, and HR. General roles proceed to technical interviews with senior engineers or department heads.

5. Final manager interview and offer. The academy pipeline ends with a contract negotiation including administrative support for relocation to Maranello.

Difficulty varies by track: Glassdoor describes the process as involving "multiple rounds, including HR screenings, technical assessments, and behavioral interviews." The Design Academy adds a design challenge. Prepare for technical depth, Ferrari’s assessment goes well beyond behavioral questions.

What Students on Reddit Say

Three threads show the process and expectations from the inside.

How Do You Stand Out When Under 6,000 Employees Means Handful-Sized Intern Classes?

Three moves, all executable before Q1 2027. First, get on or stay on a Formula Student or SAE team: community threads and the academy’s own requirements treat it as the minimum credibility signal for engineering tracks. Second, build a project portfolio in the academy’s exact language: if you’re targeting the F1 Engineering Academy, a finished data-modeling or CFD project answers "tell me about your technical work" with an artifact, not an anecdote. Third, learn at least basic Italian: every Maranello-based role requires English fluency, but Italian is the competitive edge that signals you can integrate into a team where day-to-day conversations happen in both languages. And remember that both academies are explicitly designed as hiring pipelines. Interview like someone auditioning for a long-term role at the Prancing Horse, because you're.

What Other Companies Should You Consider?

Ferrari’s peer set splits by what you want: other luxury automotive brands, or other F1 teams with structured early-career programs.

For guides to more companies across industries, visit our student blog.

FAQ

When do Ferrari internship applications open for 2027?

Based on recent cycles, the F1 Engineering Academy typically opens applications in Q1 with a March–April deadline, while the Design Academy opens in spring with a June–July deadline. Manufacturing and corporate roles post year-round on jobs.ferrari.com. Ferrari has not published 2027 dates yet, so monitor its careers portal and LinkedIn starting early 2027.

Does Ferrari offer internships in the United States?

Yes. Ferrari North America, headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, offers internships in marketing, finance, credit, and HR. These US roles post on jobs.ferrari.com and LinkedIn on a rolling basis and are separate from the Italy-based engineering and design academies. Eligibility typically requires enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program.

What qualifications do you need for a Ferrari internship?

It depends on the track. The F1 Engineering Academy requires a Master’s or PhD in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, software, or materials engineering, graduated within 12 months, with excellent grades and English at B2+. Manufacturing roles need Master’s-level engineering students. US corporate roles require a relevant Bachelor’s in progress. Formula Student or motorsport experience is strongly preferred for engineering tracks.

What is the Ferrari internship interview process like?

Expect multiple rounds. For the F1 Engineering Academy: CV screening, HR phone or Teams call, then an assessment center in Maranello with line managers and mentors. For general roles: automated screening, possible psychometric test, video interview, and final technical interviews with senior engineers. One Reddit user reported three video calls followed by an on-site medical exam and engineer interview.

Are Ferrari internships paid?

Yes, though Italian internship pay reflects local norms. Reddit reports cite around EUR 700 per month plus daily meals at the company restaurant for Maranello roles. ZipRecruiter estimates EUR 800 to 1,200 monthly, with some positions offering housing or transport assistance. US-based roles at Englewood Cliffs are reported to offer competitive compensation, though specifics are less publicly available.

Do Ferrari interns get return offers?

The flagship programs are explicitly designed as hiring pipelines. Both the F1 Engineering Academy and Design Academy state interns who "deliver" can "earn a long-term role." Reddit users confirm: "After 6 months, if they confirm you, you will have a salary." No official conversion rate is published, but performance during the internship is the primary determinant.

What skills does Ferrari look for in interns?

Engineering interns need strong analytical skills, relevant technical expertise (CFD, CAD, data modeling, or power-unit knowledge depending on the track), and ideally Formula Student or motorsport project experience. All candidates should show passion for the Ferrari brand, problem-solving agility, teamwork, and resilience under pressure. English fluency is required; Italian is a competitive advantage for Maranello-based roles.

Do you need to speak Italian for a Ferrari internship?

Not strictly. English fluency (B2 or higher) is the official language requirement for all programs, and the F1 Engineering Academy is conducted in English. However, Italian proficiency is a competitive advantage for Maranello-based roles where daily team interactions happen in Italian. For US-based internships at Englewood Cliffs, Italian isn't required.

Ferrari’s flagship deadlines are fixed and its general roles fill fast. Spend the runway building proof: a remote Externship turns "interested in motorsport engineering" into a finished project a Q1 application can point at.