Summer Internship Program

No matter which business area you choose for your internship, the insight, opportunities and exposure we offer is second-to-none.

6 min read

Share this page

Make the most of your summer

The UBS Summer Internship is the perfect opportunity for you to gain high quality, hands-on experience in a short space of time.

Apply now

How you will develop

What will you get out of this?

From the moment you join UBS you will be supported by our welcoming Junior Talent team. They’ll be on hand throughout your internship for anything you might need, along with your line manager and buddy who will work more closely with you day-to-day within your local business area.

Over the course of the program, you will create a great network of peers through the many networking opportunities available on the internship. We find our interns tend to stay in touch with one another long after their internship has concluded.

Along with the skills and relationships you will gain, you’ll get an invaluable hands-on experience of what it would be like to work at UBS as a graduate and insight into what makes us a great place to work. Finally, if you perform well during your internship with us, you can also receive an offer to join our Graduate Talent Program following your graduation!

What support will you receive?

Your Internship will start with an interactive induction program, designed to introduce you to all aspects of life at UBS. Following your induction, you’ll be enrolled in our Ready 4 Work training, technical training that is designed to prepare you for your internship role. The length and content of the training will vary depending on the business area you choose to apply to, but the training for each Internship program is specifically designed to ensure that you are fully up-to-speed with what you need to know, before you then join your team to start your internship role.

However, the support doesn’t end once you join your team. Throughout your time on the internship, you will have the opportunity to attend further interactive, informative sessions to help broaden your skill set. These can vary from Lunch & Learns with our senior leaders, to networking opportunities with colleagues from across UBS. All our sessions are designed to help you get a greater understanding and insight into UBS as an employer and to help inform your next career step following the internship.

Setting you up for success

What are we looking for?

If you are in your penultimate year of studies and have an interest in experiencing what it is like to work in one of the world’s leading financial services firms, then we would like to hear from you. We welcome students from all degree backgrounds, as we know you’ll bring different perspectives to the table.

Explore timelines and eligibility for each hiring region.

APAC

Applications open at different times depending on location. Applications are reviewed until all positions are filled, so apply early.

Our Summer Internship Program for Australia and New Zealand starts in December. All other countries start in June.

You’ll need to be a full-time student in your penultimate year with less than two years of work experience.

You may only apply for one program within Asia Pacific during the same academic year.

Set up a job alert to receive an email when new roles are posted.

Switzerland

Applications typically open in September. Applications are reviewed until all positions are filled, so apply early.

Our Summer Internship Program starts in July in Switzerland.

You’ll need to have completed at least four semesters of your bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in a master's degree and on track for a grade of 4.5 according to the Swiss grading system (or equivalent).

You may submit a maximum of three applications in total across all our business divisions and Swiss offices during the same academic year.

Set up a job alert to receive an email when new roles are posted.

UK

Applications typically open in September. Applications are reviewed until all positions are filled, so apply early.

Our Summer Internship Program starts in June in the UK.

You’ll need to be in your penultimate or final year of study and on track for a 2:1 (or equivalent) in your first undergraduate degree.

You may only apply for one program within the UK and one in EMEA (excluding Switzerland) during the same academic year.

Set up a job alert to receive an email when new roles are posted.

US

Applications open at various times throughout the year. Applications are reviewed until all positions are filled, so apply early.

Our Summer Internship Program starts in June in the US.

You’ll need to be in your penultimate year of undergraduate study although some programs accept Master’s candidates. You’ll need to have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

You may submit a maximum of three applications across all our business divisions and US offices during the same academic year.

Set up a job alert to receive an email when new roles are posted.

Tune in to our UBS Careers Podcast series

Insights from past interns, recruiters and industry experts on how to rock your internship

Business Insight – Global Banking and Global Wealth Management

12:58

Listen to the successful career stories of two of our Managing Directors (Global Banking & Global Wealth Management), and hear their tips on how you can kick-start your career in the financial industry.

Download audio

Untypical bankers

14:48

Get insight into the untypical journey of two of our own industry experts.

Download audio

A day in the life of a Graduate Trainee

11:20

Get insight into what life as a Graduate Trainee is like at UBS.

Download audio

Business Insight - Chief Digital Transformation Office

11:29

Get insight into the successful career story of our own industry expert in Chief Digital Transformation Office and hear about hot topics in technology.