How to Apply - GI Data Science London

Before you apply, we recommend doing the following:

• Connect with your college/major adviser to discuss how studying abroad will fit into your academic plan.

• Visit our advising page to schedule an appointment with an adviser.

• Complete your financial aid package estimate, and speak to a financial aid advisor about study abroad funding. Email travelaid@berkeley.edu for an appointment.

 You may only apply for one program per term.

The online Global Internships application requires*:
 

1. A 200 - 500 statement of interest that focuses on a) What do you hope to gain through your internship experience and how this program fits into your academic plans, future education and/or career goals b) What type of internship you are looking for (please do not request a specific employer, but rather indicate the kind of work and the type of skills you would like to gain).

2. A 250-word response to the following question: What challenges do you foresee for yourself in an internship environment abroad? What strategies will you use to overcome and/or prepare for these challenges?

3. A copy of your most recent college transcript (unofficial or official). Transcripts must have your name, the name of your college, courses in progress, and current GPA. A screenshot of your CalCentral account is acceptable.

4. A copy of your resume formatted to the specific location you are applying to. See British CV instructions and templates for more information.

5. A signed Student Agreement (this will be sent to you via DocuSign after submitting your application).

6. A signed student Waiver of Liability (this will be sent to you via DocuSign after submitting your application).

7. A $500 non-refundable deposit. The program deposit will be charged to your CalCentral account at the time of application. If accepted to the program, the $500 deposit will be applied towards your program fee. If you are waitlisted or denied admission to the program, your deposit will be refunded.

Financial aid eligible students may wait until their summer aid is disbursed to pay the deposit, but remain responsible for the full deposit if they withdraw their application. Any payments made to CalCentral will be applied towards outstanding fees prior to being applied to the deposit.

Completed applications are due no later than September 24, 2025 at 11:59 pm PST. All applications are reviewed by Berkeley Study Abroad in the order they are received. Applicants will be notified of their admission status by email in early October 2025.

Admitted Students: 

If you are admitted into your program, you will receive an update in your Berkeley Study Abroad portal account. All confirmation documents must be submitted to the Berkeley Study Abroad application portal by 11:59 pm PST on October 24, 2025. 

Waitlisted Students: If you are placed on the waitlist, you will be notified via email no later than October 24, 2025. At that time you will need to do one of the following: 

• Remain on the waitlist - no further action required. 

• Switch to an open program. Before switching to an open program, you must verify that you meet the eligibility requirements for the program that you’re switching to. Once you have, please speak to your program advisor for your next steps. 

• Withdraw your application from the waitlist. In this case, you will receive your $500 deposit back.

Withdrawing Your Application

If you choose to withdraw your Global Internships application before October 24, 2025, you must speak to your program advisor and submit a Request to Withdraw Form via your Berkeley Study Abroad application portal. The $500 deposit is non-refundable. 

Canceling Your Participation

To withdraw your participation, please 1) speak to your program adviser, and 2) complete and submit a Request to Withdraw Form via your Berkeley Study Abroad application portal by no later than 11:59 p.m. PST on October 24, 2025. If you cancel or withdraw your participation by October 24, 2025, you will not be charged the program fee but will still be responsible for the $500 deposit. Please note that if you request to withdraw your application prior to an admission decision being issued, the $500 deposit remains non-refundable. If you withdraw or cancel after October 24, 2025, then you will owe the remaining program fee as well. Please note: Writing an email or talking to the program staff is not considered an official withdrawal request. Additionally, incomplete or missing confirmation forms do not qualify as an official cancellation.