Language Requirement: None
Academic Standing by Program Start: Freshman or Above
Location: Europe, United Kingdom, England
GPA: 2.75

Program Overview

Location Overview:

As the capital of the United Kingdom, London is one of the most global and dynamic cities in the world. There are endless pockets of the city where you can discover new art, food, culture, and history in a city that blends the old and the new side by side.

In the wake of Brexit, London is facing unprecedented changes in its relationship to Europe and its place in the modern economy, making it a fascinating time to intern in London. Every industry is bustling in London with endless opportunities for students to explore a new place and themselves.

What is GlobalWorks?

GlobalWorks internships are personalized internship programs that bring you out of the country, and into the workplace. We connect academic study with real-world experiences by providing full-time international internship opportunities to UO students in various career fields. Working with local professional internship providers in locations around the world, we provide individualized placements for UO students. Students earn UO credits and life-changing work experience in a different culture. Immerse yourself in a new city, earn UO course credits, and gain professional experience with a GlobalWorks internship.

Location Note: 

Programs in select GlobalWorks locations such as this one have a rolling admission application process. Due to a high volume of applications and potentially limited spaces, GEO staff will complete a review of the application materials of complete applications in the order that they are submitted (“first come, first serve”). Students are encouraged to identify alternate locations that they would feel comfortable interning in, or note if you are only interested in interning at this site. There are some programs that fill fast, some even before the deadline. Students are encouraged to complete applications and commit to programs early. A waitlist will be created, but students should be aware that being on the waitlist does not guarantee acceptance into a location.

Internship Career Fields:

Dates and Deadlines

TermYearDeadlineArrival DateDeparture Date
Winter202609/01/202501/10/2603/07/26
Spring202512/01/202404/05/202505/31/2025
Summer202501/15/2025Late June / Early July*Mid-Late August*
Fall202505/15/202510/11/202512/06/2025

*Specific start/end dates for this program vary slightly by provider and will be added to your individual itinerary after being accepted. Please contact your advisor for more information or with questions.   

How to apply: 

Apply to UO GlobalWorks International Internship programs by clicking the “Start an Application.” You can open an application to view all the materials you’ll need before you submit. Late applications may be accepted based on position availability but note that for some terms and locations the program can be very competitive. After review by the University, students will need to interview with our third-party provider for final acceptance. For more information, view the full GlobalWorks application steps here. Note that you only need to submit one application per term for GlobalWorks and can identify alternate locations within the application. 

To intern abroad in this location, note that a visa will be required. This is an additional cost that is outside of the program fees and will also require additional steps to apply and may impact timelines and travel prior to program start. Your individual provider will offer more instructions and next steps but students will be responsible for applying and submitting documents on time for the visa.

If you are not a US Citizen: Notify your GlobalWorks Advisor. Students who are not US citizens should contact the consulate in their country of residence about visa requirements, no matter the duration of the program of study.

 

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Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Housing Description

Students in London will stay in student residence-style housing located in Zones 1–3, with easy access to Central London via public transport. Depending on the term, students may have shared rooms or may have a private ensuite bedroom and share common living spaces with other interns and international students. The housing includes amenities such as Wi-Fi, bed linens, laundry facilities, and a fully equipped kitchen, as well as 24/7 front desk security. Residences are situated near each other and close to major attractions, green spaces, and local hotspots, making them an ideal base for exploring the city. All residences will be within walking distance of nearby tube stops.