Internship
Are you an overseas student in Ireland looking to put your international experience to work? Want to spend the summer getting ahead, need academic credit as part of your degree, or wondering what’s next after graduation? Get hands-on work experience, globalise your CV and put your career on the map with a professional internship in the UK.
JENZA and BUNAC, our sibling brands in the UK, can sponsor + support students or recent grads of (almost) all nationalities to intern in the UK for 1-12 months. Backed by 60+ years of work and intern abroad expertise, our dedicated UK-based team provide the sponsorship paperwork, step-by-step visa advice, placement support, employer vetting, and in-country check-ins to live and intern in the UK. Read on...
The placement bit
If you have an internship lined up already
In a competitive job market, an international internship can be the thing that makes your resume stand out. But getting a foot in the door can be hard. If you already have an internship through your university or own contacts – we can act as your visa sponsors. We’ve sponsored past students to intern at Manchester Utd, Christies, The British Museum, House of Commons, Victoria & Albert Museum, and more.
If you’ve not yet sourced your internship
You’re responsible for finding your own UK internship, but don’t worry if you don’t have your position secured. From defining your career goals to building your personal brand and prepping for interviews - you'll find start to finish guidance on our Intern Hub. Plus, handy downloadable templates for emails, resumes, visa letters and more. You'll also find a database of UK employers where past interns have worked, and a list of recommended paid placement partners who can help with your search.
The money bit
We can sponsor you to do a paid or voluntary internship. Salaries vary between placements, but they must meet at least the minimum wage requirements for the UK. While we don’t offer accommodation, we’ll give some resources and tips on how to find a place to live.
The visa bit
To intern in the UK, you need to be eligible for a Temporary Work GAE (Government Authorised Exchange) visa. This allows international students and recent grads of all nationalities (except for UK and Irish citizens) to come to the UK for 1-12 months to complete short-term work experience.
Who can go
To be eligible for this visa, you must be 18+ and either a full-time degree-level student or a recent graduate who will start their UK internship within 24 months of the date on your graduation certificate. Our sibling brand in the UK is one of the largest A-rated sponsors for this program and we’ve sponsored thousands of students and grads to make their mark in the UK. For the full eligibility requirements, visit the JENZA website or give our JENZA Support Squad a call for all the info and intel.
Our team is all about showcasing authentic adventures of working and travelling abroad. This means that we're always on the lookout for brand ambassadors, collaborators, and content creators - so reach out to our team if you're on board with sharing about a past working holiday or documenting your work abroad experience in the future!
