EY UK: does its summer internship programme 2027 sponsor a UK visa?

NoSummer Internship Programme 2027

No. EY UK does not sponsor its summer internship programme 2027 for international students who need a visa. However, EY explicitly states it cannot sponsor work visas for internships and fixed-term placements.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
internship
2027 cycle
2027 undergraduate applications are open now; applications close once positions are filled or if a high volume of applications is received, no fixed closing date published; EY Experience Days run from November 2026 to April 2027
Confidence
high

EY UK Summer Internship Programme 2027: at a glance

EY UK offers four-week summer internships alongside other undergraduate routes, from two-day events to yearlong placements. Source

Duration
Four weeksSource
Who can apply
On track for an honours degree and in the penultimate year; may also apply after graduating if doing a one-year master's or taking a gap year; must be based in the UK for the whole programme“When applying, you should be on track to achieve an honours degree and also be in your penultimate year.”Source
Degree requirement
On track to achieve an honours degree“When applying, you should be on track to achieve an honours degree and also be in your penultimate year.”Source
Recruitment stages
  1. Online assessments
“candidate performance in the online assessments in the EY recruitment process”Source

Every programme and stage at EY UK

“Unfortunately, we're unable to sponsor work visas for internships and fixed-term placements”
EY UK, from its own careers pages
The catch: Four-week commitment required during summer; this is not the same as EY's graduate scheme which may have different sponsorship eligibility.

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What EY UK publishes about this programme

Checked against EY UK's own careers pages on 2026-10-24. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: published

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Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-10-09. Application dates last checked 2026-10-24. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does EY UK sponsor visas for its summer internship programme 2027?

No. EY UK does not sponsor its summer internship programme 2027 for international students who need a visa. EY offers four-week summer internships for students in their penultimate year. Participants work on client projects with colleagues and graduates, supported by a dedicated EY buddy. The programme covers Assurance, Consulting, Tax, and EY-Parthenon roles available UK-wide. However, EY explicitly states it cannot sponsor work visas for internships and fixed-term placements.

What is the EY UK summer internship programme 2027?

EY UK offers four-week summer internships alongside other undergraduate routes, from two-day events to yearlong placements.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with EY UK?

Four-week commitment required during summer; this is not the same as EY's graduate scheme which may have different sponsorship eligibility.

When do applications open for the EY UK summer internship programme 2027?

2027 undergraduate applications are open now; applications close once positions are filled or if a high volume of applications is received, no fixed closing date published; EY Experience Days run from November 2026 to April 2027. Checked on 2026-10-24 against EY UK's own site.

How long is the EY UK summer internship programme 2027?

Four weeks, according to EY UK's own careers information.

Who can apply for the EY UK summer internship programme 2027?

On track for an honours degree and in the penultimate year; may also apply after graduating if doing a one-year master's or taking a gap year; must be based in the UK for the whole programme, according to EY UK's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the EY UK summer internship programme 2027?

On track to achieve an honours degree, according to EY UK's own careers information.

What are the recruitment stages for the EY UK summer internship programme 2027?

Online assessments, according to EY UK's own careers information.

How should I confirm EY UK's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on EY UK's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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