The Summer Internship Programme: Sector List
A list of the opportunities available through the Summer Internship Programme, grouped by sector of interest.
About the Summer Internship Programme
The Summer Internship Programme advertises hundreds of paid or funded summer internships with UK and international organisations across a wide variety of sectors. These internships offer full time work for 2-12 weeks during the summer vacation to University of Oxford students.
The Summer Internship Programme opens for applications in January 2027. During the application windows, you can browse internships by sector below. Click on the titles to find out more and submit your applications via CareerConnect.
Please note that some internships may follow different timelines, so be sure to check the specific posting and submit your application before its closing date.
| 2027 INTERNSHIPS | ADVERTISING START DATE | APPLICATION DEADLINE |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 (international internships) | 25 January | 22 February |
| Round 2 (UK internships) | 23 February | 22 March |
| Round 3 (UK and international internships) | 23 March | 12 April |
| Round 4 (UK and international internships) | 27 April | 17 May |
| Summer Internships start | From 21 June 2027 onwards (Trinity term ends 19 June 2027) | |
Eligibility
The Summer Internship Programme is open to current, matriculated Oxford University students (both undergraduates and postgraduates), including those in their final year of study and suspended students. Please note that MBA and EMBA students are not eligible to apply for Internship Office Programmes and are encouraged to access opportunities through the Saïd Business School Career Development Centre. Visiting students are also not eligible to apply.
Explore summer internships by sector
You can use this webpage to quickly access opportunities in your sector of interest. All internships available through the Summer Internship Programme are detailed in full on CareerConnect, where applications can be submitted. Once logged in, go to "Internship Office and Skills Programmes" on your dashboard. You can then select the option either to search Internship Office and Skills Programmes (which then enables you to filter by location, sector, etc.), or see the Programme List.
Sectors listed below:
Academia and Higher Education | Accountancy, Insurance and Financial Services | Advertising, Marketing and Communications | Banking and Investment | Civil Engineering, Construction and Property | Charity, Development, Not-for-Profit and Think Tanks | Consultancy | Consumer Goods and Retail | Creative Industries | Culture and Heritage | Education | Energy | Engineering and Manufacturing | Environment, Sustainability and Conservation | Government and Public Services | Health and Social Care | HR and Recruitment | Language Services | Law | Management, Business and Information Services | Media, Journalism and Publishing | Scientific R&D and Other Research Services | Tech: IT, Data, AI and Machine Learning