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Full Time Internship | London

England | Optional Credit Available | Summer 2025
London, England

Overview

With rich history, iconic architecture, one-of-a-kind markets, and so much more — London is one of the most diverse and multicultural hubs in all of Europe. It’s the perfect city for people who enjoy limitless options of things to do and places to go.

No matter what you’re interested in, London has almost any sort of career field on demand for an internship. As a global center of finance, fashion, hospitality, marketing, and media, London has some of our best placements overall. Internships in the UK range between 8 to 12 weeks and take place in the summer, fall, and spring.

With easy access to the rest of Europe, there will always be something for you to do and see during your internship in “The Big Smoke”. Many of our interns become so enamored with the city that they end up returning after their program ends to study or work!

With AIFS Abroad, you’ll have everything you need to have a life-changing adventure and gain valuable professional experience. Early applications are encouraged, because Internships in London are one of our most popular program requests.

What’s Included

The AIFS Abroad inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site, and upon-return services to help interns make the most of their time abroad.

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  • Guaranteed Internship Placement

    Once accepted into program we guarantee an internship in one of your approved career fields

  • Global Career Readiness Program

    Connecting academic goals to professional experiences

  • Housing

    Student Residence

  • Excursions & Day Trips

    Day trip to Hever Castle

  • Cultural & Social Activities

    A wide range of AIFS-organized cultural activities and social events to enrich your experience

  • On-Site Location Coordinator

    To help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program

  • Green Initiative

  • Health & Safety

    24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance

  • Personal/Professional Development

    Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network

Additional Options & Opportunities

  • Credit

    AIFS Abroad offers credit bearing courses to complement your semester or summer internship, with credits issued through Fairfield University, our school of record located in the US. Some universities require credit to be earned, and we cannot change a university’s requirement. Learn more.

    Plan ahead: Download this easy guide to use with your home school advisor.

Program Details: Full Time Internship | London 8 Week Internship

Dates

May 31, 2025July 26, 2025

Term

Summer

Application Deadline

March 1, 2025

Inclusive Fees

$9,490

Eligibility

Open to First Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Non-Student

Minimum of GPA

Currently enrolled in university as a full-time student or within 2 years of completing your degree

Visa Requirements

A visa may be required for this program. Please contact your advisor or log into your portal for more information.

Internship Opportunities

AIFS Abroad offers a unique global educational experience for interns on this program, with the following academic options available:

The AIFS Abroad Enrollment Team reviews application materials, which are a combination of relevant work experience, college or university level course work, and an assessment of maturity and readiness for working in a professional setting. After a participant has been accepted, we guarantee an internship placement. 

Our team works with applicants 1:1 to gain a better understanding of the skills you will bring to your team, talents you want to grow, and expectations you have of your experience. By working individually with each intern, we can assess academic knowledge, career goals, language proficiency, and overall expectations for your time in London, in order to place you in a dynamic work environment.

Once a match is found, all interns will interview by phone or Zoom with your manager before the placement is offered and confirmed. When you arrive in London, Location Coordinators will be there to help you start your internship and support you with on-site check-ins and coaching to make the most of your internship placement. 

AIFS Abroad has 20+ years of history matching talented interns with top tier international companies. Our placement team is dedicated to finding the right employers for our interns in a variety of career fields. Below are some of our top fields for Internships in London, but are not limited to these:

  • Advertising/Marketing/PR
  • Architecture
  • Art/Gallery
  • Business
  • Event Planning
  • Fashion Business
  • Fashion Design
  • Film & Theater 
  • Graphic Design
  • Hospitality
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Sports
  • Video Production

AIFS Abroad provides an award-winning Global Career Readiness Program which combines assessments, career coaching, and experiential learning to connect interns’ academic knowledge with their professional ambitions. The Strengths-based approach focuses on interns meeting their potential and thriving in their future careers. 

Core Components Include

  • CliftonStrengthsFinder® Assessment
  • One-on-One Career Strengths Coaching
  • Goal Setting and Career Planning
  • Interview preparation
  • On-Site Career Seminars and Networking Events
  • Leadership Training and Recruitment Opportunities
  • Summer, 3-6 Credits
  • Semester, up to 9 Credits
  • Semester, up to 12 Credits

AIFS Abroad offers credit bearing courses to complement your semester or summer internship, with credits issued through Fairfield University, our school of record located in the US. Adding credit can allow interns to access existing financial aid options and gain credit towards graduation for many majors. This is suitable for interns who attend a university that does not offer credit for internships. Some universities will require credit and we cannot change university requirements.

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A group of interns in London.

Living Abroad

AIFS Abroad provides excellent accommodations, activities, resources, and staff to help interns learn about and integrate into your host community.

Apartment

  • Single rooms in a shared 3-4 person flat
  • Shared bathroom
  • Desk
  • Shared kitchen
  • 24/7 Security

Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in London.

Population 

London has a diverse range of peoples and cultures, and more than 300 languages are spoken within its boundaries. London had topped 9 million people in 2020.  

Culture 

London is home to numerous museums, galleries, libraries, sporting events, and other cultural institutions, including the British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, British Library, and 40 West End theaters. 

Transportation

London’s transportation system is also renowned, and the London Underground is the oldest underground railway network in the world. 

Shaania is AIFS Abroad’s London Placement Coordinator. Born and raised in London, Shaania is an expert in guiding and helping interns– from settling in their new city to finding all of the best spots that may have otherwise been missed! She enjoys exploring new cities, spending time with her dog, and cheering on her favorite team, Wolverhampton Wanderers.

In addition to day trips and excursions, a cultural calendar of weekly activities and social events is included in your program fee. These activities will include both typical tourist sites and attractions and lesser known visits which take advantage of the expert knowledge of our local AIFS Abroad staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of life in England. Typical activities, tours and visits include:

  • Guided tour of West End Historic Shopping walk
  • Best London Fleamarkets Trip
  • Hastings Seaside Day Trip
  • Visit to Hever Castle
  • River Thames Boat Trip
  • Kenwood House & Hampstead Day Trip

You may be asked to pay a small supplementary fee for some events.

Excursions

This program offers a range of day trips and excursions that will take you outside London and deepen your social, historical, and cultural understanding of England. Previous excursions have included:

Stone pillars in Stonehenge.

Stonehenge & Bath

You’ll visit the prehistoric monument that is one of the world’s greatest mysteries with countless theories about its origins. Then, you’ll be able to see the natural thermal hot springs built by the Romans 2,000 years ago. The city of Bath is also great for shopping, museums, and sight-seeing.

  • Wiltshire & Bath
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee
Hastings Seaside.

Hastings Seaside

Famous for the Battle of Hastings in 1066, this charming seaside town boasts rich history, beautiful pebble beaches, great food, a newly renovated pier, and lots of shops to visit.

  • Hastings
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee
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A group of happy students at a carnival.
A view of Prague.

Social identity & access

One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.

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Important Dates & Deadlines

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Dates & Deadlines

Details

  • Early Application Deadline*
    December 15, 2024
  • Application Deadline**
    March 1, 2025
  • Scholarship Deadline
    March 1, 2025
  • Visa Deadline****
  • Optional Departure Flight from US***
  • Program Begins
    May 31, 2025
  • Program Ends
    July 26, 2025
  • Optional Return Flight to US***
  • * We encourage applicants to apply by this date for a better chance of acceptance into their preferred career fields.
  • ** Deposits are due within 10 days of acceptance.
  • *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
  • **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.

Traveling to Your Destination

Please note that your program requires you to apply for and be awarded a visa for you to travel to your host country. AIFS Abroad does recommend waiting to purchase your flights until after you have your visa in hand. Due to the estimated visa timeline, we cannot meet the required timelines for the AIFS Travel Package. Therefore, the AIFS Travel Package is not available for this program and you are required to book your own travel upon receipt of your visa. Transport to and from the airport will be your responsibility.

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Ready to intern in London?

For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: intern@aifsabroad.com