Spring Data Science Global Internships Program London

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 culture and history through an on-site course
• Live with other program participants 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 20 - May 9, 2026
• Online Courses: January 19 - May 7, 2026

Dates are subject to change.
 

Units: 13 units
 

Language of Instruction: English
 

Three Required Courses:

On-site course:

• TBD (3 units)

And two online Data Science courses:

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

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

   

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
• Not on term/academic notice or under censure for student misconduct at any point from application review to the end of your program
• 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.

Application

• Application opens August 4, 2025 at 9 am PST
• Space is limited and applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis
• Deadline to apply is September 24, 2025 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 three days a week, with the other two days of the week consisting 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 2026 costs are estimates; finalized costs may differ slightly from those stated here.

†Nonresidents of California should visit the financial aid website and see Meeting Nonresident Costs (link is external) for information on Nonresident Supplemental Tuition to fall semester Tuition and Fees.

‡Program fee includes housing, orientations, activities, excursions, local transportation, and other logistical support services.

§Actual tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by the Regents of the University of California and could be affected by increases or reductions in State funding or other developments.

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
• The initial non-refundable deposit of $500, which will be charged at the time of application, is applied to the program fee
• 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

*All dates are subject to change.

Instructors

More information to come!