Internship abroad destinations for UK students
From £450/month in Bangkok to high-stipend hotel roles in Dubai: 30+ verified internship destinations with honest cost guides, visa requirements, and sector breakdowns for UK students. All Turing Scheme eligible.
Bali, Indonesia
Digital marketing, sustainability, and hospitality in a thriving startup island. Most affordable destination.
Barcelona, Spain
Tech startups, creative agencies, and business in Europe's innovation capital. Post-Brexit visa required.
Cape Town, South Africa
Conservation, community development, and business. Stunning setting, very affordable, honest safety info.
New York, USA
Finance, media, tech, and fashion. Expensive but career-defining. More paid internships than most destinations.
Tokyo, Japan
Technology, robotics, design, and engineering. Safest major city in the world. Some Japanese helps.
Sydney, Australia
Marketing, environmental science, engineering, and finance. WHV lets you earn while you intern.
Lisbon, Portugal
Europe's hottest startup scene (Web Summit city). Tech, fintech, and creative. Rising fast but still affordable.
Berlin, Germany
Europe's startup capital. Tech, music, media, and social enterprise. Many English-speaking companies.
Dublin, Ireland
Google, Meta, and Stripe's European HQs. Tech, finance, and pharma. English-speaking, no visa required.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Creative industries, fintech, and sustainability. International culture, everyone speaks English.
Valencia, Spain
Hospitality, sport, and architecture. 30% cheaper than Barcelona with Mediterranean lifestyle.
Singapore
Asia's financial hub. Banking, consulting, tech, and logistics. Ultra-safe, English-speaking.
Bangkok, Thailand
NGOs, hospitality, marketing, and education. One of the most affordable destinations.
Dubai, UAE
Hospitality, finance, and luxury tourism. Tax-free, ultra-safe, strict laws.
Montreal, Canada
AI hub (Mila), Ubisoft, gaming, and creative industries. IEC visa, bilingual, affordable.
Seoul, South Korea
Samsung, K-beauty, $20B gaming industry. Ultra-safe, WHV available for UK.
São Paulo, Brazil
South America's fintech powerhouse (Nubank). Visa-free, stipends common under estagio law.
Mexico City, Mexico
Tech, creative, and NGO scene. 180-day visa-free, incredible food, very affordable.
Nairobi, Kenya
Silicon Savannah. Fintech (M-Pesa), social enterprise, wildlife. $800M+ VC in 2024.
Accra, Ghana
English-speaking, welcoming culture. Cheapest destination. Growing tech and social enterprise.
Prague, Czech Republic
Tech, business, and creative. One of Europe's cheapest capitals. Beer cheaper than water.
Malta
iGaming capital of Europe. Fintech, marketing, hospitality. English-speaking, Mediterranean.
Costa Rica
Conservation, eco-tourism, and marine biology. 6% of world's species. Pura vida lifestyle.
Internship fields available across all destinations
Whatever your degree or career interest, we have placements that match.
Technology & Software
Web development, data science, AI, UX/UI design, and software engineering.
Business & Finance
Consulting, accounting, investment, business development, and entrepreneurship.
Creative & Media
Graphic design, photography, film, content creation, and communications.
Marketing & Digital
Social media, SEO, digital marketing, brand strategy, and community management.
Sustainability & Environment
Conservation, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and environmental research.
Health & Social Impact
Public health, NGOs, community development, education, and social enterprise.
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