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Internships for Oxford students

Gain valuable work experience and develop your skills through an internship or learning and development opportunity. Available to University of Oxford undergraduate and postgraduate students (including DPhil students), our internship programmes are designed to help you build experience and enhance your employability during the vacation periods. 

If you are an employer interested in recruiting University of Oxford interns, read our guidance on how to Offer Internships

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Internship programmes at Oxford

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The Summer Internship Programme

The Internship Programme offers hundreds of summer internship opportunities in locations across the globe, all exclusively available to current, matriculated Oxford University students.

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The Micro-Internship Programme

Micro-Internships are 2-5-day voluntary learning and development opportunities exclusively on offer to Oxford University students. Each placement gives you the opportunity to observe and assist with a project. 

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The Crankstart Internship and Mentoring Programme

As a Crankstart Scholar you are encouraged to gain work experience during your time at Oxford, and funding and support are available to help you to do so. You can receive advice and guidance through the programme at any time with a view to undertaking a work placement in one of your vacations.

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Internship and work experience advice

Whether you're looking for your first internship or planning work experience overseas, our guidance will help you find opportunities, prepare for placements and understand the practical requirements before you apply.

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About the Internship Office

The Internship Office was established to provide research and professional work experience placements exclusively to Oxford students. It also provides associated funding and support.

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Internship Office newsletter

Join the Internship Office mailing list to get updates on internship opportunities as well as workshops, support sessions and events exclusively available to University of Oxford students.

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Internship Office Photo & Video Competition

Show us what your internship looks like to win high street vouchers.

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Insights into our internship programmes...

Explore testimonials from Oxford University students and alumni as well as host organisations and recruiters about their experiences on Careers programmes on our Profiles and Stories webpage. 

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Students on Oxford University's internship programmes

Hear from former interns on the Oxford internship programmes and find out what to expect and how you can make the most of a placement.

Hosts on Oxford University's internship programmes

Internship hosts on our internship programmes share details of their experiences and offer tips for future participants.

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Hear from Tracey West, CEO and Co-founder of Word Forest about her experience on the programme.
 

Planning for a Safe Internship E-Learning Course

Learn how to plan and conduct your internship placement overseas in a way that reduces risks to your personal safety and security.

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