London Summer Program 2027 · May to July
Guaranteed London Summer Internship in 10 Weeks
Spend your summer building real experience at a London host company, matched to your career goals within 10 weeks. We sponsor your visa and sort your room, so you can focus on growing your skills, your network and your CV.
First day nerves
Lunch on the South Bank
Desk with a view
After-work pints
Weekend wanders
Tube, tea, repeat
Last day feels
6 Reasons to Intern in London This Summer
For your career
Europe's Business Capital
London is one of the biggest financial and business centres in the world. A London internship is a CV line recruiters recognise anywhere.
Learn Fast in a Global Team
Colleagues from everywhere, clients across time zones. You learn how international business actually runs, not how a textbook says it does.
Experience That Travels With You
Leave with London work experience on your CV, a reference from your host company and stories that win every interview after this. Plus a network that lasts well beyond the summer.
For your camera roll
Long, Light Summer Evenings
In June the sun sets after 9pm, so you get hours of daylight after work. Mild days around the low 20s. Pack a brolly anyway.
Nearly 9 Million People
Over 300 languages are spoken here. Meet the world without leaving Zone 2, and make friends in every time zone.
World-Class Culture, Free
The British Museum, Tate Modern, the National Gallery and the Natural History Museum are all free to walk into. Your weekends, sorted.
Your Week in London
Monday to Friday, you build your CV. Evenings and weekends, you build the stories.
Your Weekday: A Day in the Life
9am to 5:30pm at your desk, then the city is yours. Drag through a typical weekday.
The commute
Tube, bus or a hire bike along the river. Everyone has an opinion on the best route. You will too by week two.
Morning stand-up
Coffee in hand, laptop open. Your team knows your name and your project from day one.
Elevenses
Yes, it's a real thing. Tea round etiquette: always offer before you make your own.
Lunch, sorted
A meal deal on a bench in the sunshine, or street food at a market round the corner.
Work that ships
Client decks, campaign launches, analysis your manager actually uses. This is the bit that goes on your CV.
Clock off
The light's still golden. In June the sun doesn't set until after 9pm, so the evening's only getting started.
Riverside drinks
A pint, or a lime and soda, with your cohort by the Thames. Every flatmate is a future contact.
Networking night
Industry events and cohort socials where small talk turns into LinkedIn connections and job leads.
West End or rooftop
Last-minute theatre tickets, a rooftop with a view, or a cheeky curry on Brick Lane.
Home, sweet halls
Night buses run all night, and the Night Tube runs on Fridays and Saturdays. Bed, then do it all again.
Weekends: Where to Go
Swipe through the places our interns keep coming back to.
Markets
Borough Market
London BridgeLondon's most famous food market. Go hungry, leave very happy.
Views
Sky Garden
MonumentFree to visit if you book ahead, with a view across the whole skyline.
Green
Hyde Park
Hyde Park Corner or Marble ArchPicnics, pedalos on the Serpentine and summer concerts.
Markets
Camden Market
Camden TownVintage stalls, street food from everywhere and canal-side people watching.
Europe trips
Paris
About 2h 20m by Eurostar from St PancrasCroissants for breakfast, the Louvre by lunch and back in London for Monday.
Markets
Portobello Road
Notting Hill GatePastel houses, antiques and the busiest market day on Saturday.
Views
Greenwich
Cutty Sark (DLR)Stand on the Prime Meridian, then take in the view from the park.
Europe trips
Amsterdam
About 4 hours by Eurostar, or a short flightCanal-side bikes, the Rijksmuseum and the best chips in Europe (sorry, London).
Markets
Columbia Road Flower Market
HoxtonSunday mornings only. Bring a tote and get there early.
Views
South Bank
WaterlooRiverside walks, the London Eye, book stalls and free festivals all summer.
Europe trips
Barcelona
About a 2-hour flightGaudí, tapas and a beach in the middle of the city. Summer sorted.
Green
Hampstead Heath
Hampstead HeathClimb Parliament Hill for the view, then cool off at the ponds.
Green
Richmond Park
RichmondWild deer, huge skies and a proper escape from the city.
Europe trips
Brussels
About 2 hours by EurostarWaffles, chocolate and the Grand Place. The easiest weekend abroad there is.
Day trips
Brighton
About an hour from VictoriaPier, pebble beach and fish and chips by the sea.
Day trips
Oxford
About an hour from PaddingtonDreaming spires, punting and a lot of very old libraries.
Europe trips
Dublin
About a 1-hour flightCobbled streets, live music in every pub and the friendliest locals going.
Europe trips
Rome
About a 2.5-hour flightThe Colosseum, gelato on every corner and pasta you will talk about for years.
That's Just the Start
Free museums, open-air cinemas, summer festivals and day trips across the UK. You'll run out of weekends before you run out of plans.
Intern Vlogs: Filmed by Our Interns
Real vlogs from our London interns. No actors, no scripts. Swipe through and tap to watch.
Program at a Glance
Everything in your London Summer Program, from the internship itself to the keys to your room.
Fees & Duration
Full-time | Unpaid Opportunities
| Duration | Without Housing | With Housing |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Weeks | £3,428 | £7,240 |
| 8 Weeks | £3,809 | £8,150 |
| 12 Weeks | £3,809 | £10,056 |
Program Payment Breakdown
Pay a £50 application fee and book a 30-minute interview with our team. If your application isn't successful, it's fully refunded.
Successful and ready to go? A £600 deposit confirms your place. If we can't secure an offer within our promised timeline, your full £650 is refunded.
Congratulations, you've got an offer from a London host company! Happy with your placement? Confirm your spot by paying the remaining fee.
We guarantee to secure your internship within 10 weeks, or your money back.
Payment Plans
Spread the cost
Pay your program fee in instalments via PayPal, Pay in 3, Klarna and Afterpay, depending on what's available in your region.
Ways to pay
We accept direct deposit, debit and credit cards, WeChat, Google Pay and Alipay.
Start Dates & Deadlines
Pick the month that fits your term dates. Every start date closes 10 weeks before day one, so the earlier you apply, the more choice you get.
1 Today Apply online
Fill in your application and pay the £50 application fee, refunded in full if you are not successful.
2 As soon as possible A 30-minute interview and secure your spot
Attend your interview at your selected time and date, and share your goals and background. Once you pass, you can enrol in the program and secure your place.
3 Within 10 weeks Interview and secure your London internship offer
Your dedicated placement manager arranges interviews with London host companies for you, while your career coach edits your CV and helps you prep for interviews.
Guaranteed internship offer in 10 weeks, or your money back.
4 Once you get your internship offer Your visa sponsorship certificate (CoS)
We issue your Certificate of Sponsorship, and we are the only provider that includes it in your program fee. You use it to apply for your Tier 5 visa, and we guide you through every step of the application.
5 Mon 31st May Land in London
Airport pickup, keys to your room and your first look at the city.
6 Tue 1st Jun Day one at your desk
8 weeks of full-time work experience starts here.
7 Week of 20th July Your final week
Leave with London work experience on your CV, a reference from your host company and stories that win every interview after this. Plus a network that lasts well beyond the summer.
What's Included
Internship Matching & Career Coaching
- Guaranteed internship or your money back
- Dedicated career coach
- CV editing
- Job readiness and interview prep
Housing in London
Optional add-on- Private ensuite bedroom
- Wi-Fi, utilities and bed linen included
- Shared kitchen and living spaces
- Upgrade to a studio room
Networking & Experiences
- Networking events
- Social activities with your cohort
- A city of new contacts
How We Support You
From your visa paperwork to your last day, someone on our team has your back.
Before you fly
- Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), fee included
- Step-by-step guidance on your visa application
When you land
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Orientation to your housing and the city
While you are here
- 24/7 on-the-ground support team
- Medical and travel insurance
Eligibility & Visa
Here's who can join the program, and how your Tier 5 visa works.
You can apply if you
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Are an international applicant
Our London program is open to students who aren't based in the UK.
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Are studying or recently graduated
You're a full-time degree student, or you graduated within the 2 years before your internship starts.
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Can show proof of funds
At least £1,270, held in your account for 30 days before you apply. It can come from your family or a guarantor.
UK immigration requirement
Your visa, step by step
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Get your internship offer
Your placement manager secures it within 10 weeks.
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We issue your Certificate of Sponsorship
Your CoS is included in your program fee.
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Apply for your Tier 5 visa
We guide you through every step. The visa application fee is paid by you.
Housing
Your own private ensuite bedroom, with a shared kitchen and living space where you'll meet other students. Instant flatmates, instant network.
Fancy your own bathroom and kitchen? Upgrade to a studio for an additional fee based on the room rate. All our housing includes high-speed Wi-Fi, utilities, bed linen, laundry facilities, and a fully equipped kitchen.
Your London Home Comes With
In your room
- Private Room
- Private Bathroom
- Wi-Fi
- Bills Included
In the building
- Laundry Room
- Free Gym
- Co-working Space
- Community Rooms
- 24/7 On-Site Security
On your doorstep
- Central London Location
- Close Transport Links
Industry
Whatever your career goals, there's a London team where you can learn fast and make a real contribution. We place interns across a wide range of industries, matched to your studies, experience and ambitions. Don't see your field below? Let us know on your application form.
- Accounting
- Business
- Consulting
- Finance
- Marketing
- IT & CS
- Fashion
- Engineering
- Data Analyst
- Film
- Graphic Design
- Investment Banking
- UI/UX Design
- Sales
- And more
Why the summer deadline is earlier than you think
Summer Starts in May. Your Deadline Is in March.
Most students start looking in spring. By then, the May and June starts have closed. Here's why we need a 10-week runway.
Illustrative. Every placement moves at its own pace, and the 10 weeks cover all of it.
Good Matches Take Care
We put your profile in front of host companies that fit your goals, interview by interview. Rushing it means settling.
Your Visa Needs an Offer First
Tier 5 sponsorship follows your placement, then the UK visa decision follows that. The order is fixed, so time has to be built in.
Summer in London Books Up
Housing, flights and host company places all get snapped up as summer gets closer. Early applicants get the widest choice.
Why Capital Placement
We Only Win When You Get Placed
Founded by ex-interns who were tired of paying for promises. So we made ours simple: a guaranteed internship, or your money back.
Hear It Straight From Our Interns
Featured
Why Choose Capital Placement
Interns from across our programs on what their time with us actually looked like. Start here.
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Intern story
Intern story: London
Intern story
Intern story: London
Intern story
Intern story: London
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Intern story: London
Application Process
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Application
Takes 5 minutesStart your application and pay a £50 application fee to book an interview with us. If your application doesn't meet our criteria, your fee will be fully refunded.
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Secure Your Spot
Takes 30 minutesOnce you pass the interview, you'll receive an offer to join our program. Pay the first half of your deposit to lock in your place for our internship program.
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Internship Matching
Takes 6 to 10 weeksGet matched with an international internship opportunity while a career coach helps refine your CV and interview skills.
Guaranteed internship or your money back.
Are London summer internships paid?
Our London Summer Program placements are full-time and unpaid. What you get is a guaranteed placement with a London host company, your Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), and housing if you choose it. You leave with London work experience on your CV, a reference from your host company and stories that win every interview after this. Plus a network that lasts well beyond the summer.
When should I apply for a summer 2027 start?
At least 10 weeks before your start date, and earlier if you can. May starts close from 8th March 2027, June starts from 23rd March and July starts from 26th April. Use the date picker at the top of the page to find the exact deadline for your date.
Do I need a visa to intern in London?
If you're not a UK national, yes. You'll need a Tier 5 visa, which is designed for internships like this one. Your Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is included in your program fee, and our team guides you through the visa application step by step. The visa application fee itself is paid by you.
Who can apply?
Students based outside the UK in full-time degree study, or graduates within 2 years of their internship start date. You will also need proof of funds of at least £1,270, held for 30 days. This can come from family or a guarantor.
What happens if you can't find me an internship?
You get your money back. If we can't secure an offer within our promised timeline, your £50 application fee and £600 deposit are refunded in full. You only pay the final program fee once you've accepted an offer you're happy with.
Where will I live?
In a private ensuite bedroom, sharing a kitchen and living spaces with other students. Wi-Fi, utilities, bed linen and laundry facilities are all included. Fancy your own kitchen? Upgrade to a studio for an additional fee.
How long is the program and what does it cost?
Choose 6, 8 or 12 weeks. Fees start from £3,428 without housing or £7,240 with housing for 6 weeks. See Fees and Duration in Program at a Glance for the full breakdown and payment plans.
Which industries can I intern in?
Accounting, Business, Consulting, Finance, Marketing, IT and Computer Science, Fashion, Engineering, Data Analysis, Film, Graphic Design, Investment Banking, UI/UX Design, and Sales. Your coach helps you choose the best fit for your goals.
