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FIE London Internships

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England, London

Offered through the Foundation for International Education (FIE), the FIE London Internship Program is an approved UW affiliate program. On this program you will have an educational experience that will help to develop professional and cultural skills and provide personal and career awareness.

You will be working closely with both IAP and FIE on this program. You can access the program's main information page through the FIE website to learn more about the academics, housing, excursions and activities, and location.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to providing quality study abroad and domestic study away programs for every UW-Madison student. We work strategically to identify, address, and remove barriers that may prevent participation and to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for students. Our staff actively engages with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and prioritizes the continuous development of our knowledge and cultural competence. We also recognize the importance of increasing access to study abroad for historically underrepresented student populations. We are committed to diversity and inclusion so that every student can engage with and understand their identity through a new lens and continue to develop and make progress on their personal, professional, and academic goals.

Sustainability

We recognize that the future of study abroad, domestic study away, and international internship programming requires a Commitment to Sustainability. We are devoted to examining, developing, and improving sustainability in all our endeavors, aligning with campus priorities and following through with UW-Madison's climate action and Resilience Commitment. Join our efforts and learn more about how to study abroad sustainably.

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Eligibility

  • Must be 18 years of age or older by the start of the program
  • Students must have completed 45 credits by the start of the program
  • Previous coursework or direct experience in the proposed internship/service learning field is required.

  • 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Junior, Senior
  • Open to UW-Madison degree-seeking students only
  • Good academic and disciplinary standing
  • At the time of application and the semester prior to participation, UW-Madison students must be currently enrolled. Transfer Students to UW-Madison need to be currently enrolled at their home institution

Advising Location

Program Structure

Provider

Subjects

FIE offers internships in a wide variety of areas, catering to almost every major and providing students with a wide variety of opportunities.

 

Classroom Language

English

Housing

Apartments

Program Duration

Session 1:  mid-May to mid-July
Session 2:  mid-June to mid-August

Application Deadline(s)

Summer 2026 - [Session 1 Study & Internship: May-July (8 weeks)] 2/6/2026 Cost Details
Summer 2026 - [Session 2 Study & Internship: June-Aug (8 weeks)] 2/6/2026 Cost Details

Future durations will be posted at a later date.

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The summer internship program provides you with the opportunity to spend 8 weeks interning in London.  You'll earn a total of 6 UW-Madison credits.  For specific details on the courses and academic structure of the program, visit the FIE program page.  Be sure to check out FIE's Internship Industry Areas for more information on the types of internships available.

After you've been accepted to the program, FIE's Internship Team will work with you individually to match your skills and background with an appropriate organization.  You will be required to confirm your participation on this program prior to receiving your specific internship placement.  You will be informed of your specific placement assignment after arrival in London.  As with all study abroad experiences, flexibility and open-mindedness are key.

You will begin your program with the British Life and Cultures class (3 UW-Madison credits). Studying in another culture can be challenging for even the best students, so the British Life and Cultures course will help you contextualize your experience in London in a broad, academic manner.  This course meets for six hours each week.

Internships begin about a week into the program.  In order to enhance and contextualize the internship experience, there is an important academic component:  the International Internship Course (3 UW-Madison credits).  This course consists of the actual placement and weekly seminars. 

Academic classes meet for two and a half days a week with the internship placement taking place in the other two and a half days of the week.

SOHE Students:  You should request SAB 370 as the course equivalent for your internship seminar and connect with your academic advisor once your credits from abroad transfer.  Your advisor will make the appropriate substitution for your required major internship course.

Program Web Pages

FIE's Internships in London

Course Equivalents

Use the links below to see a list of courses that past students have taken on this program and the UW equivalents. Note: This list only includes pre-approved courses for your program and may not be an exhaustive list of courses, departments or equivalents. Courses may not be available the semester you are abroad. You will receive instructions on the course equivalent process after acceptance. View Course Equivalents