Marketing · Tech · Finance & Management — London, Edinburgh, Dublin and across England
Looking for an internship in the UK with a real placement guarantee? Our programme opens the doors to some of the most dynamic startups in the country — with your internship agreement signed, visa sorted and accommodation arranged before you even leave home.
Get my guaranteed internshipFinding a quality internship abroad can be time-consuming and uncertain — especially when visa requirements, official agreements and accommodation all need to fall into place at once. Our programme solves all three in a single package, so you can focus on what really matters: your professional experience.
Our startup partners recruit primarily across three areas where demand is high and the work is genuinely meaningful. Here is what to expect depending on your field of study.
Startups in our network are actively looking for marketing, communications and growth profiles. You will work on real projects: content strategy, digital campaigns, acquisition, branding or business development. No simulations — live briefs with a direct impact on company growth.
Ideal profiles: students studying marketing, communications, business or management (undergraduate to postgraduate).
Developers, data analysts, AI engineers: high-tech startups in our network offer stimulating environments far removed from large corporate IT departments. You will contribute directly to product development, data pipelines or AI-powered platforms. Modern stacks, agile teams, real responsibilities from week one.
Ideal profiles: students in computer science, software engineering, AI, data science or cybersecurity (undergraduate to postgraduate).
Corporate finance, deal analysis, financing structuring, project management in high-growth environments: finance and management profiles are in high demand at startups at an advanced stage of development. Rare exposure to high-level transactions and strategic decisions.
Ideal profiles: students in finance, accounting, management, audit or business school (undergraduate to postgraduate).
Since Brexit, European nationals need a visa to complete an internship in the United Kingdom. This process is often seen as a deterrent — but it does not have to be, as long as it is planned early.
Our programme includes comprehensive visa support: identifying the right visa type for your situation, providing a full document checklist, reviewing your application before submission and following up until approval. You are never left to navigate the UK immigration system alone.
Important: because your placement is confirmed up to 6 months before departure, you have plenty of time to prepare your visa application without any last-minute pressure.
Tell us about your project: your field of study, preferred start date and destination. We will come back to you with available opportunities from our network within 48 hours.
Start my application Book a call with an adviserOur partner sponsors thousands of students and graduates every year to take part in internships in the UK. Since 2009, they have been working closely with the UK Government to make this program possible for international students. Their team supports participants through the process of obtaining an internship, sponsorship and visa and continues to provide this support once they are in the UK. The internships and UK Host employers are all vetted and verified to ensure they meet the UK Governmental requirements needed to host international candidates.Â
This program is available for up to 24 weeks. Contact us for prices and availability.
Housing is allocated by local NGOs, not by Freepackers - the descriptions are there to give you an idea of the type of accommodation, as it is very likely that conditions will vary on site depending on the number of volunteers, weather conditions, availability, etc. Each volunteer will be accommodated according to the stated conditions, but it is possible that the accommodation may not match the description or images shown on this site word for word, for example, in the case of annexed housing, renovations, relocations, etc. Finding accommodation in London or another British city can be a significant source of stress. Our programme offers several housing arrangements organised ahead of your arrival, across all main placement cities. You stay with an English-speaking host in a private home. Several board options are available — from bed and breakfast through to full board. An ideal solution for immersing yourself in the local culture while benefiting from a structured and supportive environment. Available in all placement cities: London (various zones), Birmingham, Manchester, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Oxford, York, Dublin and more. London offers several accommodation configurations based on location (Tube zones 2 to 5), with or without a private bathroom. All properties are selected for their accessibility to public transport and proximity to your workplace. All accommodation is confirmed before your departure. Detailed information about each option (facilities, location, house rules) is provided at the time of enrolment. Our host family accommodations are registered with the British Council across the United Kingdom and provided by fully vetted host families. We are generally able to provide a suitable host family profile within 3 to 5 working days of receiving the student's application form. We can also accommodate urgent requests and last-minute bookings whenever possible. Students are carefully matched with a host family based on their preferences, dietary requirements, allergies, age, gender, and any other relevant information. It is also possible to arrange an introductory video call between the student and their host family before arrival. Should any issues arise during the stay, our 24/7 emergency support line is available to students, ensuring assistance is always available whenever needed.  Student accommodation in the UK: options to suit every profile
Homestay (host family)
London-specific options
Student Accommodation in the UK
Please contact the embassy or immigration website of the country you wish to enter.
You can find all ressources on the World Organization Website, in the Travel Advice section A vaccine vial.
For all international projects, Realstep requires participants to take out travel insurance covering accidents, illness, and repatriation, as well as civil liability for professional activities abroad.
For complete protection while studying or interning abroad, you can take out Cap Student insurance online by following this link Student insurance abroad | Chapka Assurances, which will give you a 5% discount.
If you take out another insurance policy, we will ask you to send us a copy of your certificate in English.
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