Handshake is available in two regions: the United States and Europe. Each region operates on a separate platform, and accounts cannot be shared or transferred between them.
To avoid access issues, be sure to create your account in the region where you are currently located.
Europe availability and languages
Within Europe, Handshake primarily supports three markets: the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
Students from other European countries are welcome to use the platform, but English, French, and German are the only languages currently supported.
You can access the European platforms using the links below:
Handshake Europe (UK): https://app.joinhandshake.co.uk
Handshake France: https://app.joinhandshake.fr
Handshake Germany: https://app.joinhandshake.de
FAQs
Where is Handshake available?
Handshake is available to employers, students, and education partners in two regions: the United States and Europe.
United States: https://app.joinhandshake.com
Europe (UK): https://app.joinhandshake.co.uk
French and German users can also access localized versions of the European platform at:
The US and European platforms are separate and cannot be used interchangeably.
Can I transfer my account between the US and Europe?
No. Accounts cannot be transferred, duplicated, or moved between the US and European platforms.
Each region operates independently, so you must create a separate account in the region where you want to use Handshake.
I only find UK or European schools when posting a job. Can you transfer my account to the US?
This usually means your account was created on the European platform.
Handshake US and Handshake Europe are separate systems, and accounts cannot be transferred between them.
To post jobs or connect with US institutions, you will need to create a new account on the US platform.
Employers in US: Refer to Getting Started With Handshake: Employers
I only find US institutions when posting a job. Can you transfer my account to Europe?
This indicates that your account was created on the US platform.
Handshake US and Handshake Europe are separate systems, and accounts cannot be transferred between them.
To post jobs or connect with European universities, you will need to create a new account on the European platform.
Employers in Europe: Refer to Getting Started With Handshake: Employers
I created an employer account in one region, but I need to hire in another. What should I do?
Employer accounts cannot be moved or transferred between regions. If you need to hire in a different region, you must create a new employer account on the appropriate platform.
Handshake US and Handshake Europe operate independently, and accounts cannot be used interchangeably.
- Employers in US: Refer to Getting Started With Handshake: Employers
Employers in Europe: Refer to Getting Started With Handshake: Employers
Can you link my Europe and US accounts so I can hire from all schools and institutions on Handshake?
No. Employer accounts cannot be linked between the US and European platforms.
You may use the same email address to create separate accounts in each region, but these accounts will remain completely separate and will not be connected in any way.
I am a student, but I am being asked to join a company. How do I join my school or university instead?
If you are prompted to connect to a company or review employer Terms of Service, you are in the employer registration flow.
First, log out of your account. Then return to the login page and choose the student sign up option to connect with your school or university.
Students in the United States: https://app.joinhandshake.com/login
Students in Europe: https://app.joinhandshake.co.uk/login
I am an international student returning from the UK to the US. How can I move my account?
You cannot move your account from one region to another. If you change regions, you must create a new account on the correct platform.
If your school is available on the new platform, you can connect your new account to that school after
Read more about Creating an Account and Logging In to Handshake.