International Internships in London in more than 25 Fields

Name: International Internships in London in more than 25 Fields
Brand: Absolute Internship
SKU: 17156
Rating: 4.88 (42 reviews)

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Location

England
- London

Industry

Accounting Advertising Architecture Art History Arts Business Communications Computer Science Design Economics Engineering Fashion Design Finance Hospitality International Business International Relations Journalism Marketing Media Relations Startups Sustainable Development Technology Tourism +13

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Program Details

Compensation

Unpaid

Timeframe

Summer

Housing

Apartment

Language

English

Weekly Hours

Pricing

Starting Price

5309

Price Details

$5,309(4 weeks)
$7,746 (8 weeks)
$9,961 (12 weeks)

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Some Meals SIM cards Wifi

What's Not Included

Airfare Meals Travel Insurance

Last Updated: Aug 10, 2023

Last Reviewed: Mar 12, 2024

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About Program

Our award-winning program gives students the opportunity to spend the summer developing their professional skills on a full-time internship in London. Live and work in this global cultural capital and leading financial center whilst building unique experience that will help you stand out in an increasingly competitive job market.

Choose from over 30 industry fields including Marketing/PR, Entrepreneurship, Business, Fashion, Non-Profit and Finance. We organize company visits and career workshops to help you gain valuable industry insights. Explore England with cultural activities, day trips and weekend excursions.

This program includes high-quality housing in central London, cultural activities, visa assistance, group dinners, trips and 24/7 on-site support.

Absolute Internship has been featured in the New York Times, BBC News, Bloomberg, and Forbes Magazine. We have placed 4000+ interns at over 800 companies worldwide.

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Program Highlights

Advanced English is recommended to be selected in the London Internship Program.
Program fees will vary from €4,794 to €8,995 depending on duration of the internship.
The Program includes career speaker events, company visits and career workshops.
Visa support and 24/7 onsite support from your Absolute Internship Coordinator.

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1 rating 2.38%

Growth 4.9
Support 4.9
Fun 4.85
Housing 4.9
Safety 4.9

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I was referred by my university to apply for the Absolute Internship Program.

Absolute Internship not only helped enhanced my business skills but also helped round me as a more cultural and professional individual. Spending my days in the capital of Europe in an office environment where colleagues where extremely helpful and friendly was very interesting. I couldn't have enjoyed my free time more, spending time with other interns from US, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Australia. We spent time together after work at bars, restaurants, went to amazing places in the weekend such as Paris, Oxford. So many beautiful places.

Absolute Internship will without doubt be an experience you will never forget.

I only have great things to say about Absolute Internship. I had the most valuable time in London and learned so much at my marketing internship. I worked with an e-commerce site and learned so much through my colleagues and supervisor. They were very friendly and helpful during my two months in London.

The best thing about the program is all the other students that I met. I made friends for life that I don't think I'd ever meet back in Queensland in Australia. I also attended some professional networking events where I made some really good connections as well.

I'd advice all students to try out London. It's definitely the capital of Europe. You'll be challenged, you're stepping out of your comfort zone and you are learning both professionally and personally. Just go for it, you'll never regret it.

I had the best time in London. Coming from Australia I always wanted to experience life in London and travel around Europe and I came across Absolute Internship at my university. It was definitely one of the best decisions I ever made. I'll never forget my two months in London, the people that I met, the colleagues that I had at my internship (did a marketing internship), all the beautiful places that we visited, the premier league matches that we went to watch - absolutely amazing experience.

The city is very well-connected with the tube and the public transportation is very easy compared to Australia. The nearest tube stop is only a 5 min walk also from the accommodation.
I'd recommend this program to anybody, not only Aussies who are looking for an experience in London. Absolute is doing a great job and I'm very thankful.

Cheers guys!

What would you improve about this program?

Perhaps open up the program for 3 months?

I had the most amazing time in London. I had always wanted to live in London. Something unique, wonderful and amazing about this city that made me so attracted to it. I spent two amazing months in London. The aspect of this program that really sets it apart is the wonderful people that you meet. The other students are from all around the world and very open-minded which makes the experience so much more worthwhile. The staff of absolute is also tremendously friendly, helpful and supportive.

My favorite event was our weekend in Paris which I will always cherish. It was so cultural and beautiful. One of my best summers ever. I would highly recommend this program!

I joined the program in 2014 and interned in Fashion. This was definitely one of the best decision I've ever made. I met amazing people and I am extremely thankful to the support team in London and the service that was provided.

My internship was a great learning experience and my supervisor is and will be a mentor to me for quite some time.

During my time there Absolute organized so many activities: a day trip to Oxford, a weekend in Brussels, an evening at London Eye, movie nights, group dinners, museum visits... There is so much you can do in a month!

I would definitely recommend the program and would go again if I was offered to!

I just spent the summer interning through the Absolute Internship program in London. Fantastic experience! Did a PR Internship with a company that had clients mostly in the fashion industry, and as a girl that was perfect for me.

I'd really recommend the program for anybody who is looking into going to London. Absolute Internship really cares about their students and I found them very organized, structured, friendly and simply just lovely!

Thank you Carla and Team Absolute in London for a fantastic summer!

Everyday, something was organised but there was no obligation to attend or not. The activities were great and I specifically appreciated the support staff that stays at the accommodation as they were so helpful. It is a daunting experience to go do an internship, as well as move to another country so the fact that you have someone there always and other interns is amazing. There were a variety of activities that allowed us to see London and all the tourist attractions it has to offer. On the 3rd weekend we took a trip to Paris which was amazing. And of coarse, the internship itself has provided me with valuable experience. The business I interned with were phenomenal and they gave me a lot of responsibility. It was a small company which meant more personal attention and more opportunities. I got to sit in on client meeting and work on some big projects.

What would you improve about this program?

The accommodation was very disappointing. The website suggested that it was in Zone 1, had a fitness centre and looked completely different. It was fine but it was not what they made it out to be. Also, the internship I did had nothing to do with accounting which is what I applied to do. However, I really enjoyed my internship.

Response from Absolute Internship

Hello xxx,

Thank you so much for leaving a review here on Go-Overseas!

We always love when students are leaving us constructive feedback, whether that's positive or if there are any areas of the program that we can improve.

We're happy to read that you appreciated our wonderful staff members and that you found the activities we organized amazing. Thank you very much for sharing that!

We apologize that you felt the accommodation was disappointing. We have taken your feedback into serious consideration and have taken immediate action to replace the accommodation you stayed at, with a much more suitable accommodation in Zone 1. We're always striving to improve our program so your feedback has been extremely helpful.

Thank you once again for a wonderful summer and your feedback!
Your feedback will help make future students' experiences even more amazing.

Thank you.

With our best regards,

Absolute Internship

By Aurélie Chouaf on July 22, 2014

I interned in London through Absolute Internship last summer and had a great time! I interned with a wealth management company and learned so much from my boss. She used to work for UBS and decided to start her own company after working with for a couple of years. It was very inspirational working in London over the summer.

I majored in finance and economics and wanted to do something that was related to my major. Absolute made the application process extremely smooth from the day I applied and I interviewed with my host company a few months before heading to Europe. I got a great first impression of my boss during the interview and was happy that she wanted to host me.

If you're looking into meeting a lot of students from all around the world with a safe, fun, well-organized and caring program - then Absolute Internship is a great choice. The program events were amazing. The staff (who took us to France, Brighton, London Eye and a few other places. We had events organized almost every weekend which was nice.
During one of the free weekends, I decided to spend a weekend in Brussels with a friend from the program which was really cool. Everything in Europe is so well-connected so travels between cities is very easy and quite affordable.

The housing was great too. I met so many people through the program and would recommend it in a heartbeat. Overall, I had a blast with Absolute Internship and would highly recommend it.

Questions & Answers

Do you accept internships in terms of the Erasmus+ program?

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What is the fee for finding an internship and are there paid internships available?

Hi Karla, thank you for your question. Fees vary depending on each program and duration. The fee for the London Internship program goes from €4,795 to €8,995 depending on the internship duration of 4 weeks, 8 weeks or 12 weeks. Make sure you check our website for more information on "Dates & Fees". Generally, internships are unpaid and we do not guarantee any monetary benefit from companies...

By Aurélie Chouaf on November 21, 2019

How many months in advance should I apply for this internship?

Strictly speaking, deadlines vary depending on a number of factors which affect how long it will likely take us process your visa and to find the best internship available for you. These factors include: program location, internship industry, student status, university country and nationality. The information you give us in the application form will help us to advise you on any relevant visa...

By Go Overseas Team on October 22, 2018

Can I apply as a recent university graduate in need of an internship / experience?

As a recent university graduate you are all the more appealing to potential host companies, and an internship could provide the perfect bridge from your studies to your first professional position. We welcome many university graduates to our programs every summer. Some of our program locations (Hong Kong, Singapore and London) have specific visa requirements regarding student status/graduation...

By Aurélie Chouaf on September 13, 2018

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

What do you tell your friends who are thinking about going abroad?

I would tell them to take the opportunity and go! It's a once in a lifetime opportunity and I absolutely do not regret anything. I've met amazing people from around the world who have inspired me so much.

Additionally, living in such a cultural melting pot has widened my view on the world and I've experienced so many opportunities that wouldn't be possible in Australia. Most importantly, I would recommend that everyone intern abroad as your CV will thank you so much!

The Australian graduate market is increasingly competitive and an internship automatically places you above other people and this can only be a good thing.

What was the hardest part about going abroad?

The hardest part of going overseas is leaving my family and friends for 2 months. This was my 1st time overseas without my family and it honestly didn't sink in till I arrived.

Although I felt nervous and home sick at the start, these feelings almost disappeared instantly as the Absolute staff, other interns and my supervisors made me feel at ease in England. In fact, I almost forgot how much I missed home in a few weeks as I was so busy learning and enjoying the London life!

Although you miss home, there are so many means of contacting friends and family back home thanks to the Internet and social media. And being away from home for 2 months makes you realize how important and special your friends and family back home are!

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

My one piece of advice would is be ready to learn, adapt and embrace the internship and the country. Being adaptable to change is an amazing quality and it makes your time overseas instantly better! Make use of your internship and learn as much as possible. Embrace your internship city and experience everything that the city has to offer.

Go out every night as you'll never know when you'll be back in that city. Having the above quality makes your internship period an experience you'll never forget. Lastly, I would recommend bringing the appropriate clothing for overseas.

I went to London in winter and I didn't bring enough warm clothing and got sick for 1.5 months! So make sure you stay healthy.

Lucia Belchamber

2015 Alum

Katie McDonald

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Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Carla Ferrero

Program

International Internships in London in more than 25 Fields

Job Title

Europe General Manager

Carla is the General Manager for Europe at Absolute Internship. She has joined the Absolute Team after spending five years in Beijing and Shanghai. What brought her to China was a deep interest in Chinese Language and Culture, in which she graduated in the Foreign Language and Culture University of Turin, in Italy. In China, she combined the studies with working experience in an Italian consulting firm and in a leading Advertising Agency, specialized in serving international luxury brands.

woman teaching

Which destination is most underrated? Conversely, which is most overrated?

I personally spent 4 years living in Shanghai and I feel the majority of people is not aware of how amazing China is.
Because of their role in the economy and their incredible history and tradition, I feel that people should have a better understanding of China. It has so much to offer and is developing so quickly that I genuinely think is the place-to-be for students!

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

In my opinion is to believe that what you do has a purpose, that you are doing something meaningful and that has a positive impact on people's life. This is what motivates the whole team and that makes us successful.

What unique qualities does your company possess?

I believe Absolute Internship is unique because of the passion and care that each team member has for the job. We value each student, we go above and beyond. This is also due to the fact that we are a very international team and each one of us is still facing the challenges of living abroad, we totally understand how a student is feeling when planning to join one of our international programs.

Describe a time when you felt especially proud to be part of your current team.

If I should pick a time I would say at the end of the past summer program in London when I realized that all the students - a very high number - had an amazing time and were grateful for our efforts and ongoing support. Generally whenever a student tells me the program has been the best time of her/his life and that has changed her/him deeply on a personal and professional level, I feel proud and satisfied.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

My favorite story is the one of a British student who decided to join the program after meeting me at a Career fair. At the time he was a First Year student, never been abroad and decided to join our Hong Kong program. He was lacking of self-confidence and not aware of what to expect there. Because of his positive mindset and great personality, he enjoyed the program and grown so much, that he decided to go back to Asia for one more year! We are still in touch and I am sure he has a bright future ahead!

Jana Firher

Marketing Associate

Location

Location:

London

Currency:

English Pound

Weather:

Jan-Mar

52 F / 36 F

Apr-Jun

70 F / 43 F

Jul-Sep

73 F / 52 F

Oct-Dec

61 F / 37 F

Airports:

London-Heathrow

( LHR )

Gatwick

( LGQ )

London Stansted

( STN )

London, although typically regarded for its architecture and city lifestyle, is made up of 40% public green space in the form of incredibly lush parks. London has created an environment where you can spend the day enjoying city life and then escape to Primrose hill, the Thames, or a walk by the canals.

About Absolute Internship

Absolute Internship is an award-winning global internship program. We offer students the opportunity to broaden their professional and social network whilst gaining invaluable skills in their industry of choice. Since our inception in 2009 we have matched over 5,000 students with 800+ corporate partners in world-class cities including Barcelona...