Internship programmes for Oxford students open in Hilary term

Develop your employability skills and add to your CV with a spring or summer internship.

The internships available through our popular programmes, The Summer Internship Programme, The Micro-Internship Programme, and The Crankstart Internship Programme, open for applications to current Oxford University students, undergraduates and postgraduates, including those in their final year of study, in Hilary term. Please note that visiting students are not eligible to apply.

All opportunities will be listed on their respective sector list webpages and in CareerConnect, under the Search Internship Office and Skills Programmes tab.

Summer Internship Programme - Summer vacation

The Summer Internship Programme offers a wide range of paid or funded internship opportunities in the UK and internationally for the summer vacation. Internships run full-time for 2–12 weeks. Roles begin to be advertised from 19 January through the International, UK, and combined rounds, with rolling deadlines extending through May.

Internships take place in the long vacation (between June and September), are 2-12 weeks in duration and are advertised from the beginning of Hilary term each year.

• Round 1: International internships — advertised 19 January, deadline 16 February.
• Round 2: UK internships — advertised 17 February, deadline 16 March.
• Round 3: International and UK internships — advertised 17 March, deadline 13 April.
• Round 4: International and UK internships — advertised 14 April, deadline 4 May.
• Round 5: International and UK internships — advertised 5 May, deadline 25 May.

Micro-Internship Programme - Spring vacation

Micro-Internships are 2-5-day voluntary learning and development opportunities. Each internship gives Oxford students the opportunity to observe and assist with a defined project. The aim is to develop your employability skills, add to your CV, gain experience in a specific sector and to offer you the opportunity to network with a range of employers. Applications for spring micro-internships open on 14 January and close on 1 February 2026. 

Crankstart Internship Programme - Spring vacation

Crankstart Scholars are encouraged to gain work experience during their time at Oxford, and funding and support are available to help them do so. Crankstart Scholars can receive advice and guidance at any time with a view to undertaking a work placement in the summer vacation. Crankstart Scholars also benefit from exclusive opportunities advertised through the Crankstart Internship Programme. 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. Applications for spring Crankstart internships open on 26 January and close on 16 February 2026.

Further information and support

We have a number of information sessions and workshops explaining how our internship programmes work and offer tips for the application process. Browse the internship information events and sign up.

For advice on how to write a successful CV and personal statement, book an advice appointment with one of our careers advisers on CareerConnect. Our careers advisers offer objective and confidential careers guidance based on your individual needs. 

Useful information is also available on our website in detailed briefings on CVs, personal statements, and the Essential Internship Guidance.