Global opportunities

Whether you’re looking to gain international work experience, explore new sectors, or build global networks, explore ideas for different routes, resources and funding options to help you work overseas, gain international experience and build a global career.

Internships or work experiences abroad are more than just travel. Research shows they can significantly improve your academic and career outcomes as employers place more and more importance on cultural awareness and communication skill. UCL students and recent graduates can access a wide range of global work opportunities: from short-term experiences to full-time graduate roles.

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Getting started & resources

Find guidance, tools, and support to begin your journey into global internships and jobs.

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Talent Bank

Find out about how to access UCL Careers sourced opportunities outside of the UK - some will be exclusive to UCL students.

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Global careers and opportunities

Discover programmes and pathways for gaining experience and growing a global career.

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Funding

Information about funding available for students undertaking an international internship.

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Student experiences

Thinking of embarking on your own global dventure? Read our collection of student experiences.

What's next?

If you are planning to undertake an internship outside of the UK but aren't a participant of the programme in one of the above three ways, you can still benefit from the information on these pages and by enrolling on to the free Global Internships Moodle course. They will help you with finding your own international internship and preparing for the experience of working overseas. You can also use the moodle space to share your internship experience with others.

Global Internships Moodle Course

For general internships advice, take a look at our Information about Internships and Placements page.