Summer IT
Internships
Invest your summer in technical growth and direct problem-solving with an IT internship. Spend your summer break supporting real systems, improving digital workflows, and learning from IT specialists while exploring new environments and cultures.
Guaranteed internship or your money back.
Why Summer Internships in IT Matter
An IT Career That Transforms in One Summer
A summer IT internship immerses you in real environments, presenting practical challenges that demand tactical expertise. Whether you're troubleshooting in an international office or collaborating remotely, you’ll return with stronger capability, clearer direction, and industry-ready confidence.
Build Your Credibility
Work on IT projects that add substance to your tech knowledge and show employers you can deliver from day one.
Career Clarity
Use your summer to explore different IT fields and discover what you’re good at and what you actually enjoy.
Global Networking
Spend a summer building lasting connections with IT professionals and peers, creating a network that opens doors.
Career Momentum
Students in our program receive offers from both ambitious startups and major IT firms worldwide.
Program Overview
Our flagship summer internship program blends the best of work and travel within a short timeline. Gain access to diverse global internship opportunities, including career coaching, interview and CV preparation, and job readiness training. Our London summer program also provides support with visas and housing. And oh, a full refund guarantee on your internship if we fail to secure you an offer in 10 weeks or less.
Guaranteed internship or your money back.
Our Summer Programs
Our internships run from May to July, offering two formats designed around your goals: immersive in-person internships in London or flexible remote internships from anywhere. Both formats give you real projects, mentorship, and career outcomes to help you grow and succeed.
Experience London beyond the classroom.
Our Summer Internship Program connects you with growing companies, helping you gain real industry experience, build global connections, and grow professionally, all within 6–12 weeks!
Learn, work, and explore London while setting the foundation for your future career.
Inclusions
Internship Matching & Career Coaching
- Job Readiness & Interview Prep
- CV Editing
- Dedicated Career Coach
- Guaranteed Internship or Money-Back
Visa Support
- Visa Sponsorship & Fees Covered
- Visa Application Assistance
Housing & On-Ground Support
- Housing in London
- Airport Pickup & Drop-Off
- Medical & Travel Insurance
Networking & Experiences
- Networking Events
- Social Activities
- Responsive Support Team
- Money-Back Guarantee
Eligibility & Visa
To start your adventurous career journey in London this summer, you will need a Tier-5 visa, which is designed for London internships. Don’t worry, Tier-5 visa sponsorship is included in our program, and we will provide full support with your visa application. Here are the eligibility criteria for obtaining the visa.
Our London program is open to international applicants only
(non-UK nationals).
You need to either be a full-time degree student or have graduated within the last 2 years before the commencement of your internship.
As a UK immigration requirement, you need to show Proof of Funds with a statement reflecting a minimum of £1270. This minimum balance should have been maintained in your account for at least 30 days at the time of application. This can come from your family or a guarantor.
Housing
Our standard housing options include a private ensuite bedroom. You’ll share the common kitchen and living spaces with other students, providing networking opportunities.
Upgrade to a studio room for a private bathroom and kitchen by paying an additional fee based on the room rate. All our housing include high-speed WIFI, utilities, bed linens, laundry facilities, and a fully equipped kitchen.
Start Dates
Popular!
July 2026 Start Dates
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
1st Payment
Application Fee
To get started, pay a £50 application fee and book a 30-minute interview with our team. If your application isn’t successful, the £50 application fee will be fully refunded.
2nd Payment
Program Deposit
If you're successful and decide to go ahead, a £600 program fee is required to confirm your place and start the process. If we’re unable to secure an offer for you within our promised timeline, your full program deposit (£50 + £600) will be refunded.
3rd Payment
Final Program Fee
Congratulations! You’ve received an internship offer from a London-based host company! If you’re happy with your placement, simply confirm your spot by paying the remaining program fee.
Payment Plans
You can pay your program fee in instalments using PayPal - Pay in 3, Klara and Afterpay, depending on the availability of these services in your region.
We accept multiple payment methods, including direct deposit, debit/credit card, WeChat, Google Pay and Alipay.
Overview
Before curating each program, we always ask ourselves what creates value and retains long-term benefits.
Our Remote Internship Program is a concoction of bringing all the benefits of an internship abroad, and channelling that global spin on early career within a virtual environment. It is easier than ever to navigate your way into the world of careers, now from anywhere!
Inclusions
Career Support & Coaching
- 1-to-1 Career Coaching
- Interview Preparation
- Job Readiness Training
- Personalized Advice on Your Applications
Professional Materials & Guidance
- Dedicated Program and Career Advisor
- Professionally Tailored CV
- Cross Cultural Training
- Host Company Reference
Global Internship Experience
- Guaranteed 6 weeks to 6 month Remote Internship in 8 weeks
- £500 Credit to our International Internship Programs in London, Singapore or New York
- Hands-On Project Work
- Exposure to Global Companies and Industries
Eligibility
(A Visa is not required for this program)
Built for university students and recent grads ready to level
up their career with real-world experience.
Students with relevant work or volunteer experience in their preferred industry
Confident communicators with good time management and team collaboration skills
Housing
Housing? You’ve got it covered...at home! Work remotely from your own space, coffee in hand, playlist on, and maybe a pet coworker joining your Zoom calls.
Start Dates
Our remote internship program runs year-round, so you can start whenever it works for you.
During the busy May to July summer term, we have start dates available every two weeks and accept rolling applications.
Fees & Duration
Program Fee: £1,550
6 weeks | 8 weeks | 12 weeks | 6 months
Part time & Full-time Options
Paid & Unpaid Opportunities
Program Payment Breakdown
1st Payment
Application Fee
To get started, pay a £50 application fee and book a 30-minute interview with our team. If your application isn’t successful, the £50 application fee will be fully refunded.
2nd Payment
Program Deposit
If you're successful and decide to go ahead, a £750 program fee is required to confirm your place and start the process. If we’re unable to secure an offer within our promised timeline, your full program deposit (£50 + £750) will be refunded.
3rd Payment
Final Program Fee
Congratulations! You’ve received an internship offer from a host company! If you’re happy with your placement, simply confirm your spot by paying the remaining program fee.
Payment Plans
You can pay your program fee in instalments using PayPal - Pay in 3, Klara and Afterpay, depending on the availability of these services in your region.
We accept multiple payment methods, including direct deposit, debit/credit card, WeChat, Google Pay and Alipay.
Overview
You want experience, but everyone wants you to have it first. Our Remote Starter Program breaks that cycle.
Designed for students taking their first step into the professional world, it gives you real skills, real projects, and work experience that actually matters - experience that gets you hired!
Inclusions
Career Support & Coaching
- 1-to-1 Career Coaching
- Interview Preparation
- Job Readiness Training
- Personalized Advice on Your Applications
Professional Materials & Guidance
- Dedicated Program and Career Advisor
- Professionally Tailored CV
- Cross Cultural Training
- Host Company Reference
Global Internship Experience
- Guaranteed 6–12 Week Remote Work Experience in 6 weeks
- £500 Credit to our International Internship Programs in London, Singapore or New York
- Hands-On Project Work
- Exposure to Global Companies and Industries
Eligibility
(A Visa is not required for this program)
Designed to provide you with the work experience that actually
gets you hired.
Current Students
Students enrolled in a graduate or postgraduate program can build skills and get career-ready before their program ends.
Gap Year Students
Students on a break from their education can invest their time in building valuable skills and blending into real work environments.
What You Need
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- 20 or 40 hours of availability for a part-time or full-time program.
- Fast & stable internet connection.
- Commitment to a 6, 8, or 12-week program.
- Currently enrolled at a university or graduated within the past 2 years.
Not Required
- Previous work experience
- Completed university degree
- Certifications for technical skills
- Portfolio or previous projects experience
Housing
Housing is already sorted because it’s wherever you are! All you need is your laptop, your focus, and the drive to start building your skills and confidence.
Start Dates
Our Remote Starter Program runs year-round, with start dates every two weeks during the May–July summer term.
Gain real-world experience, build skills that get you hired, and grow your global network.
Fees & Duration
Program Fee: £750
6 weeks | 8 weeks | 12 weeks
Part time & Full-time Options
Unpaid Opportunities
Program Payment Breakdown
1st Payment
Application Fee
To get started, pay a £50 application fee and book a 30-minute onboarding call with our team. If your application isn’t successful, the £50 application fee will be fully refunded.
2nd Payment
Program Deposit
If you're successful and decide to go ahead, a £700 program fee is required to confirm your place and start the process. If we’re unable to secure an offer within our promised timeline, your full program deposit (£50 + £700) will be refunded.
Payment Plans
You can pay your program fee in instalments using PayPal - Pay in 3, Klara and Afterpay, depending on the availability of these services in your region.
We accept multiple payment methods, including direct deposit, debit/credit card, WeChat, Google Pay and Alipay.
Featured Internships
Software Development Intern
in a tech-focused SME
Assist in designing, coding, and testing software applications while learning best development practices and agile methodologies.
What You’ll Learn
- Develop web and mobile applications using modern programming languages.
- Debug, test, and optimize code for better performance.
- Collaborate on Agile projects using Git, Jira, and GitHub.
Systems Engineering Intern
in an expansion-focused tech firm
Maintain and scale the internal server infrastructure and cloud environments to ensure high system availability
What You’ll Learn
- Configure virtual private clouds and internal servers.
- Monitor system performance using specialized dashboard tools.
- Automate routine server maintenance tasks with scripting.
IT Support Intern
in a fast-growing start-up
Provide technical assistance and troubleshoot hardware and software issues to maintain high team productivity levels..
What You’ll Learn
- Manage hardware deployment and software licensing updates.
- Resolve technical support tickets through a helpdesk.
- Configure secure network access for new employees.
Popular Summer IT
Career Pathways
Amplify your work experience and tech knowledge from a range of diverse IT roles.
Work alongside software developers in coding, testing, and debugging software applications. Contribute ideas to the development of features and help in developing new functionalities.
Assist the IT team in building web applications and troubleshooting software defects. Collaborate with the team to write scalable code, test new features and conduct code reviews.
Work across different data formats with other developers to design and develop machine learning models using programming languages. Additionally, assist the development team throughout the project lifecycle
Assist the cybersecurity team with testing security functionalities of web applications. Monitor incoming datasets, assess network vulnerabilities, and assist in implementing optimal network performance.
Work closely with the development team in the creation and testing of mobile applications. Test applications for functionality and performance, and actively collaborate with the team to troubleshoot and debug issues.
Collaborate with cloud engineers in providing a software architecture and framework to ensure systematic development activities. Work with tech leads to identify and implement business requirements.
Application Process
1. Application
Start 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.
2. Secure Your Spot
Once 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.
3. Internship Matching
Get matched with an international internship opportunity while a career coach helps refine your CV and interview skills.
Guaranteed internship or your money back.
Everyone Applies. Few Succeed.
Capital Placement Gets You There
Without
Capital Placement
Difficult to find time to apply in between a busy academic calendar
100+ applications per week, only to receive countless rejections and ghosting.
Confused about the right strategy to find internships and apply for them.
Nothing special to help me stand out in an overly competitive job market.
Don’t want my summer to be all about my career, with no fun.
With
Capital Placement
A single-stop application with us, and we find summer internship opportunities for you.
4,000+ partners worldwide, making tailored opportunities available across all industries.
1:1 guidance on your skills, CV and interview from a dedicated placement manager.
Less than 5% of students secure an international internship, which triples their employability.
Explore the diverse city of London, or work remotely while travelling the world.
Guaranteed internship or your money back.
Trusted By Many Before You
Hear our interns share their real-life insights and experiences from their time with Capital Placement across various summer internship programs.
“Everything was very fast and smooth, I got an interview with a company of my interest in 2 weeks. Jack was very fast in replying and keeping me up to date with everything!”
Guaranteed internship or your money back.
Summer IT
Internships FAQs
Not sure what to expect? Here are answers to some of the most common questions students and graduates ask about our programs!
Familiarity with industry-standard programming languages, such as Java, Python, and C++, is crucial for this summer internship. You’ll also collaborate with experienced professionals, gain exposure to industry tools, and strengthen both your technical and problem-solving abilities.
From applying with us and paying the first deposit, getting your first IT internship offer can take 8-10 weeks. We’ll be engaging with you during this time to help you with interview prep and build some employability skills.
Unfortunately, we don’t offer paid summer IT internships, mainly due to local regulations and employer preferences. However, if you want to maximise your chances of securing a paid computer science internship, you can speak to our program advisors. They can redirect you to an alternate program, such as remote IT internships or IT internships abroad in London or elsewhere.
Turn Ambition into Experience
with a Summer IT Internship
Guaranteed internship or your money back.
