London is a major centre for international business and commerce and is known for its financial and media distribution industries. The city is home to banks, brokers, insurers, legal and accounting firms and major media companies, such as the BBC.
More than half of the UK’s top 100 listed companies and over 100 of Europe’s 500 largest companies, such as HSBC, Reuters and Barclays, are headquartered in central London. Life in London is as diverse as its people. With one-fifth of its residents from an ethnic minority, more than 200 languages are spoken and cuisines from more than 70 countries are represented in London’s restaurants and pubs.
Internship Placements
You can find placements in most industries, popular areas to apply include:
Architecture
Business, Consultancy, Finance
Events Management
Film
Healthcare and Pharmaceauticals
International Business
Journalism
Law
Medical Elective
NGO
Photography
PR & Marketing
Publishing
Real Estate
Sport
FAQ
Requirements
Usually foreign applicants for UK intern program must be a full time university student or have completed their university studies within one calendar year of the internship start date. Some local and international companies offer visa sponsorship and approval from the UK Border Agency is required for temporary work sponsorship.