Frontier Economics: does its internship programme sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyInternship Programme (8-12 weeks or 5-6 months)

Unconfirmed. Frontier Economics publishes no sponsorship policy for its internship programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. Short-term (8-12 weeks) and long-term (5-6 months) internships at Frontier Economics. Open to final or second-year Economics undergraduates or postgraduate Economics students with a minimum 2:1 degree.

Sponsors grads?: Not published
Pay vs threshold: Not published
Opportunity: internship
2027 cycle: No published date as of 9 October 2026
Confidence: high

Frontier Economics Internship Programme: at a glance

Frontier Economics interns work within teams on live projects alongside colleagues from analysts to directors. They get an induction, training in the programmes the firm uses including Excel, a mentor (typically a senior consultant) and a buddy, and take part in company activities such as writing the weekly newsletter or arranging a seminar. Source

Duration: Short-term internships of 8 to 12 weeks, or long-term internships of 5 to 6 months“We offer both short-term (8-12 weeks) and long-term (5-6 months) internships.”Source
Who can apply: Final or second year Economics undergraduates, or students on an Economics-based postgraduate course who already have at least a 2:1 or equivalent degree; fluent English required“We are looking for final or second year undergraduates in Economics, or those enrolled in an Economics-based postgraduate course having got at least a 2:1 or equivalent degree.”Source
Degree requirement: Economics undergraduate degree, or an Economics-based postgraduate course with at least a 2:1 or equivalent degree“We are looking for final or second year undergraduates in Economics, or those enrolled in an Economics-based postgraduate course having got at least a 2:1 or equivalent degree.”Source

How Frontier Economics recruits

not stated. 3 stages, from Frontier Economics's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-09. Test providers are named only where Frontier Economics names them.

Online application form with CV
Application form
Create an account and complete an online application with your CV, qualifications, transcripts and motivation for economics consulting.
“If you would like to apply for a vacancy you will need to create an account and complete an online application form.”
Source
Case study interview
Case study
A single interview built around a case study discussion of a typical Frontier project, testing economics knowledge and communication.
“Your interview will involve a case study discussion based on the type of projects we undertake at Frontier.”
Source
Offer
Offer
If the interview goes well, Frontier makes an offer.
“Should the interview go well, we would make an offer.”
Source

Every programme and stage at Frontier Economics

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What Frontier Economics publishes about this programme

Checked against Frontier Economics's own careers pages on 2026-10-09. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

Visa sponsorship policy: not published
Application dates: not 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

More early careers programmes at Frontier Economics

Analyst Programmegraduate scheme, yes, with conditions
Apprentice Analyst Programme, BSc Economics at the University of Kentapprenticeship, no

Sources

https://www.frontier-economics.com/uk/en/careers/interns/

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

Common questions

Does Frontier Economics sponsor visas for its internship programme?

What is the Frontier Economics internship programme?

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.

When do applications open for the Frontier Economics internship programme?

No published date as of 9 October 2026. Checked on 2026-10-09 against Frontier Economics's own site.

How long is the Frontier Economics internship programme?

Short-term internships of 8 to 12 weeks, or long-term internships of 5 to 6 months, according to Frontier Economics's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Frontier Economics internship programme?

Final or second year Economics undergraduates, or students on an Economics-based postgraduate course who already have at least a 2:1 or equivalent degree; fluent English required, according to Frontier Economics's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Frontier Economics internship programme?

Economics undergraduate degree, or an Economics-based postgraduate course with at least a 2:1 or equivalent degree, according to Frontier Economics's own careers information.

How should I confirm Frontier Economics's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Frontier Economics'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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