Global Internships: London Spring Data Science

Summary

Gain first-hand knowledge, connections, and international work experience through an academic internship in London. On this program, you will:

• Undertake a professional internship opportunity to build transferable skills in the field of Data Science
• Earn academic credit for the internship via an online course, Data 197
• Make progress towards your degree via an online offering of Data 100
• Learn about British arts and culture through an on-site course, Theater 20U
• Live with other program participants in shared apartments located in central London
   

About London

The birthplace of Shakespeare and the Beatles, England boasts a rich history and heritage. London is the center of British politics and business and is a world power in media and advertising. London is also deeply multicultural, with one in three Londoners born in another country. Outside of your internship, share a traditional English breakfast with mates, ride to new heights on the London Eye, or whisk around the city on the underground.

Program Details

Dates:

• London: January 16 - May 15, 2027
• Courses: January 19 - May 14, 2027

Dates are subject to change.
 

Units: 13 units
 

Language of Instruction: English
 

Three Required Courses:

On-site courses:

• Theater 20U: London-Theater Capital (3 units)

  Fulfills: Arts and Literature breadth

• Data 197: Internship in Data Science (6 units)

• Data 100: Principles and Techniques of Data Science (4 units)*

  *Students will be enrolled in a UCB campus-based section of DATA 100. While the course is offered online, it cannot be completed by participants asynchronously or independently. All program participants must watch the recorded lecture at the London Study Centre to mimic a traditional lecture environment, as in-person attendance is required to maintain your student visa status. The DATA 100 discussion is the only remote course session for this program.

  **Due to UKVI student visa requirements, attendance for all program requirements (class and internship) is strictly enforced. If you have disability-related absences listed in a DSP accommodations letter, your instructor will work with you on making up missed academic content for a reasonable number of DSP related absences. That being said, UKVI visa regulations do not differentiate between “excused” and “unexcused” absences. And unfortunately, the UKVI visa regulations do not take DSP considerations into account. This means that UK visa regulations legally supersede DSP accommodations and students will need to fulfill all attendance and internship requirements in order to maintain their visa compliance throughout the semester.

   

Housing 

Students will live in fully-furnished apartment-style accommodations in central London.

• Students will have access to a shared bathroom and communal kitchen to prepare meals.
• Students will be randomly assigned to shared rooms. Gender-inclusive housing options are available on this program. If you have clarifying questions, please feel free to reach out to the program staff.

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled UCB undergraduate student
• At least one year of college coursework completed by the start of the program (Sophomore standing)
• 2.0 GPA or higher
• At least 18 years old at the time of application
• Must be in good academic standing, and not on term/academic notice. Please note: If you are placed on term/academic notice or do not meet the prerequisites due to your fall semester grades, you may become ineligible to participate in this program.
• Have a valid passport with an expiration date after November 14, 2027. If you do not have a passport, or you need to renew your passport, you must submit a passport application receipt showing expedited (2-3 week) processing at the time of application.
• Completed the prerequisites for Data C100, including:
  • Foundations of Data Science: Data C8 or Stat 20 (Stat 21, W21, 135, PH 142 or IndEng 165 are accepted as substitutions for the Foundations prerequisite)
  • Programming: CS 61A or 47A, or Data/CS C88C, or ENGIN 7
  • Linear Algebra: MATH 54 or 56 or 110, STAT 89A, Physics 89, or EECS 16A (although linear algebra is a co-requisite for Data C100, it is a required prerequisite for this program and cannot be taken in Spring while abroad)  
  • Students who don’t yet meet the Data C100 prerequisites should take the prerequisites in the fall semester to be eligible for this program.
• Students who have already completed Data C100 are not eligible for this program.

Application

• Application opens May 4, 2026 at 9 am PST
• Space is limited and applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis
• Deadline to apply is August 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST

Internship

The Global Internships team works one-on-one with you to find an internship based on your academic background, experience, interests, as well as employer needs and availability. Data science internships in London are available in a wide variety of fields and internship placement is guaranteed. However, some roles are more competitive than others, and may require prior experience. Internships will be two days a week, and two days of the week will consist of program-related coursework and activities.

Examples of past internships:

• Data Science: Interning with a business insight consultancy, students can expect to get involved with data collection, visualisation and evaluation, as well as updating questionnaires producing charts.
• Business & Data Science: Based within a finance firm, previous students have been involved with data (in lots of forms including research, organization, clearing and modelling), to then use machine learning to power a predictive algorithm.
• Computer Science: Interning for a start-up computer software company, interns have previously worked on creating web pages, updating websites and data analysis, as well as assisting clients with any issues they have. 

Opportunities can vary year-to-year by such factors as market trends, time of year, and the economy. Common industry sectors/roles for internships include, but are not limited to:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Business Analyst
• Business Intelligence
• Data Analyst (visualisation, cleaning and preparation etc.)
• Data Scientist/Engineer
• Machine Learning
• Machine Learning Engineering
• Software Engineer/Developer
• Research

Costs

*Please note that Spring 2027 costs are estimates; finalized costs may differ slightly from those stated here.

* Non-Residents will be assessed Nonresident Supplemental Tuition based on Tuition Cohort listed on the Fee Schedule
** The total program fee of $10,129 is broken into two parts for tax reporting requirements.

*** For airfare only, Travel Card for Zones 1 & 2 included in the Program Fee.
****Required UK Student Route Visa
 

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for UC Berkeley students who are enrolled in at least 12 units during the spring semester.

Financial aid estimates can be requested by submitting a financial aid estimate request form on our website.

Please FIRST obtain your estimate via the Estimate Request Form, then write to travelaid@berkeley.edu if you have any questions about the estimate you receive. Your estimate will include a Berkeley Study Abroad Scholarship if you qualify for one based on financial need.

 

Explanation of Fees

Tuition and program fees are billed directly by UC Berkeley. Tuition is based on your matriculation year (see table above).

The program fee includes the following items:

• Student housing in shared co-ed apartments with rooms with double or triple occupancy (rooms will be single-sex)
• On-site orientation activities and excursions
• Travel insurance, including accident/sickness medical coverage, emergency medical evacuation, security extraction, and other travel assistance services
• Other program-related costs, including fees for placement services
• Please note that the list of items included in the program fee is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. 

The following items are excluded from the program fee and are part of the out-of-pocket expenses:

• International airfare
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, routine medical expenses, toiletries, etc.)
• Meals (access to kitchen facilities will be provided)
• Course materials (textbooks and readers)
• Other travel expenses (passport, visa, etc.)
• Additional meals
• Commuting costs for the daily travel to and from your internship

Timeline

2027 program dates will be updated soon!

*All dates are subject to change.

Instructors

More information to come!