11 Summer Internships in London for College Students
- Stephen Turban
- 2 hours ago
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Summer internships can be a great option if you’re a college student looking to gain experience while exploring potential career paths. They allow you to build professional skills, understand how organizations operate, and apply your academic knowledge in a structured setting. Many internships also offer stipends, which can help support you financially while you gain experience.
Why should you intern in London?
London is home to global companies, financial institutions, and research organizations that offer a range of internship opportunities across different industries. Depending on the internship, you might work on business analysis, marketing campaigns, research projects, or client-facing tasks while developing professional and analytical skills. These opportunities are worth considering, whether you are a local student studying in the UK or an international student seeking experience in a global city.
To help with your search, here are 11 summer internships in London for college students.
If you’re looking for remote internships, check out our blog here.
Location: Remote
Cost/Stipend: Varies depending on program type; full financial aid available
Dates: Multiple cohorts throughout the year, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
Application Deadline: Varies by cohort (January, May, September, November). Apply here.
Eligibility: Undergraduates and gap-year students able to commit 10–20 hours/week for 8–12 weeks
The Ladder University Internship Program is a selective virtual internship experience that connects college students with startups and nonprofits across a wide range of industries. As an intern, you’ll work closely with managers at your assigned organization and contribute to real-world projects that address genuine business needs. The program is hands-on from start to finish, requiring participants to produce deliverables and present their work at the end of the internship. Because placements span diverse fields such as tech, social impact, marketing, and operations, you’ll have the chance to explore different sectors and build versatile skills. The program structure offers flexibility while still maintaining a professional, high-expectation environment. Overall, this program is a robust opportunity for undergraduates or gap-year students seeking meaningful project-based startup experience.
Location: London, Birmingham, or Edinburgh (hybrid with minimum two days/week in office)
Stipend: Paid internship
Dates: June 15 – August 7 (8 weeks)
Application Deadline: December 22
Eligibility: Penultimate-year university students; no visa sponsorship available
The Corporate Banking and Markets Internship at Lloyds Banking Group offers college students an eight-week experience within one of the UK’s largest financial institutions. You’ll gain exposure to major corporate and institutional clients across sectors such as infrastructure, manufacturing, education, and regional development. You’ll join client meetings, support financial modeling, help create client-facing materials, and contribute to committees evaluating new deals. The program also lets you explore areas such as ESG advisory, transaction banking, debt financing, and capital markets. Along the way, you’ll connect with relationship managers, traders, and product specialists while building commercial awareness and technical skills.
Location: Hybrid — SAS Marlow, London, or Copenhagen
Stipend: Paid internship
Dates: April 1 – September 30
Application Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility: Bachelor’s or Master’s students (current or recently graduated) in marketing-related fields
The SAS Marketing Internship, part of the AP EMEA CareerStart@SAS Program, offers college students hands-on experience in both digital and strategic marketing within a global leader in data and AI. As an intern, you’ll support the Northern Europe Marketing team by contributing to demand-generation efforts, brand awareness projects, and account-based marketing campaigns across several countries. Your responsibilities may include event management, content creation, social media design, campaign planning, and tracking regional marketing spend. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, professional development, and exposure to fast-evolving marketing trends. Interns also receive personalized mentorship, free SAS programming training, and opportunities to engage with senior leaders.
Location: London, UK
Stipend: £28,860
Dates: July–September (3 months)
Application Deadline: December 19
Eligibility: Must be in your 2nd year of undergraduate study in England or 3rd year in Scotland
This 3-month summer internship places college students on Haleon’s Global Consumer Relations team, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how a major consumer health company listens to and learns from its customers. You’ll support projects that improve consumer care content, analyze contact trends, and help keep Haleon’s communications clear and accurate, giving you experience with operational challenges. Because this role is both global and cross-functional, you’ll see how different departments work together and learn how consumer insights shape business decisions. On a typical day, you might review content quality, synthesize findings into presentations, or support change initiatives. This program is a good fit for students interested in communications, psychology, design, or data-driven problem solving, and who want exposure to both strategy and operations.
Location: Cambridge and London
Stipend: Paid at the real living wage + free accommodation
Dates: School of Technology: July 7 – August 29 | School of Physical Sciences: July 14 – September 5
Application Deadline: Expected in March
Eligibility: Undergraduate students
This fully funded 8-week residential research internship gives you hands-on experience working on a Cambridge research project in science or technology. You’ll work with a supervisor from your chosen department on your assigned project, which can be in machine-learning optimization in optics and FPGA systems for quantum hardware, algebraic geometry with ML, bacteriophage synthetic cell systems, or LLM-based reasoning models. Alongside your research, the program includes structured training in CV writing, presentations, and postgraduate applications, as well as social events that let you connect with other interns from across the University.
Location: London, UK
Stipend: £13.85/hour
Dates: July–August (8 weeks)
Application Deadline: Opens in February
Eligibility: Current undergraduate (not in final year); available for full 8 weeks
Wellcome’s Summer Internship Programme gives college students the chance to work inside one of the world’s leading research funders while contributing to real projects across teams such as science, finance, investments, and public engagement. You’ll join an 8-week cohort of interns, receive mentorship from a manager, and take part in workshops, volunteering activities, and development sessions, including presentation training. Alongside your project, you’ll get to meet staff from across Wellcome and gain insight into how a global philanthropic organization works. The internship pays the London living wage and can include travel or accommodation support if you need to be in the London office.
Location: London
Stipend: Paid internship
Dates: 10‑week full‑time internship during the summer (June through August)
Application Deadline: Varies by office
Eligibility: Undergraduate students in their second‑to‑last year of study who identify as Black
The Bain & Company Summer Associate Internship in London provides students pursuing advanced degrees with an introduction to management consulting at a top global firm. Interns begin with intensive training on core consulting skills and then join project teams to work on real client engagements, developing analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills while tackling strategic business challenges. Alongside professionals, participants are involved in client work, internal presentations, and collaborative problem solving that reflect the daily responsibilities of Bain consultants. This experience not only offers practical exposure to consulting work but also connects interns with mentors and peers across regions, helping them assess consulting as a future career path.
Location: London, United Kingdom
Stipend: Competitive monthly salary
Dates: Six-month internship with flexible start dates, January–July
Application Deadline: December 23
Eligibility: You must be in your penultimate or final year of a university degree in a quantitative or business-related field; fluent in English
As a Business Analyst Intern at Amazon, you’ll work with teams across operations and retail to analyze data, identify trends, and help develop solutions that improve business efficiency. You’ll take ownership of an analytical project, learning how to transform data into insights and practical recommendations while receiving guidance from mentors. Beyond your main assignment, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across different countries, maintain performance dashboards, and explore process improvements that make a measurable difference. Amazon offers strong support, including weekly office hours, IT and HR support, an active intern community, and structured learning sessions to help you grow throughout the internship.
Location: PwC offices in London and other UK cities (in‑person professional internship)
Stipend: Paid internship
Dates: Four to eight weeks in the summer, typically starting in July and ending in August
Application Deadline: Applications generally open in autumn and close early in the year
Eligibility: Undergraduate students in their penultimate year of study (or final year with a confirmed postgraduate place), on track for a degree
The PwC UK Summer Internship places university students in professional services roles, where they gain firsthand experience working on client projects alongside specialists in audit, tax, consulting, and technology. Interns participate in meaningful work that builds commercial awareness, analytical ability, and teamwork skills, while taking part in networking events, training sessions, and hybrid working arrangements. Throughout the internship, students are supported by colleagues and mentors who help them understand PwC’s culture and professional expectations, and they have opportunities to attend induction events and engage in community initiatives. For many participants, this summer experience also serves as a pathway to explore future career options and potentially secure a graduate job offer with PwC after graduation.
Location: London, United Kingdom (in‑person internships at the Berenberg office)
Stipend: Paid internship with competitive compensation
Dates: 10‑week summer internship period (typically June through August)
Application Deadline: Applications typically open in autumn and close early in the year
Eligibility: Undergraduate students in their penultimate year of study with full rights to work in the UK
Berenberg Summer Internship Programmes offer university students the chance to gain experience in a leading European bank’s London office, with tailored pathways in European equities and investment banking. Interns begin with structured induction and then contribute to live analytical work, client research, financial modeling, and team projects under the guidance of experienced professionals. Throughout the internship, participants develop technical skills, professional confidence, and insight into financial markets while collaborating daily with senior colleagues on meaningful tasks. The program also presents networking opportunities and exposure to diverse aspects of banking, helping interns explore finance careers and, for strong performers, potentially positioning them for future graduate roles with the firm.
Location: London, UK
Stipend: Not specified
Dates: June 22 – August 28 (10 weeks)
Application Deadline: Not specified
Eligibility: Native-level Swedish, Danish, Finnish, or Norwegian speakers enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program with graduation expected in a year
The Gartner Sales Internship is a structured program that introduces college students to the Mid-Size Enterprise Sales channel and the Sales Development Program at one of the world’s leading global advisory firms. You’ll work closely with full-time sales associates to support client retention, new business development, and strategic relationship building across the Nordics region. The program includes immersive training, shadowing opportunities, and hands-on exposure to Gartner’s sales processes, allowing you to refine your communication, sales, and presentation skills. You’ll also gain insights into executive-level priorities through mentorship, volunteer opportunities, and global internship events. By the end of the internship, you’ll have meaningful experience in enterprise engagement and business development, a strong preparation for future roles in sales and client-facing work.
One other option—the Lumiere Research Scholar Program
If you’re interested in pursuing independent research, consider applying to one of the Lumiere Research Scholar Programs, selective online high school programs for students founded with researchers at Harvard and Oxford. Last year, we had over 4,000 students apply for 500 spots in the program! You can find the application form here, check out students’ reviews of the program here and here.
Also check out the Lumiere Research Inclusion Foundation, a non-profit research program for talented, low-income students. Last year, we had 150 students on full need-based financial aid!
Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a graduate of Harvard College, where he earned an A.B. in Statistics. He founded Lumiere as a PhD student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program where students work 1-1 with a research mentor to develop an independent research paper.