Consulting Internships

Overview

Consulting is one of the world's most dynamic and competitive professions, helping organizations solve complex business challenges, improve performance and identify new opportunities for growth. While academic study provides the theoretical foundations, practical experience is essential for understanding how consultants analyse problems, develop recommendations and deliver value for clients.

Our International Consulting Internship Program connects students, graduates and aspiring consultants with carefully selected host organizations around the world. Every internship placement is tailored to your interests, experience and career aspirations, giving you the opportunity to contribute to meaningful business projects while learning from experienced professionals.

If you're interested in strategy, operations, business transformation, financial consulting, technology consulting, or organizational development, we'll help you find an internship that supports your professional development and prepares you for the next stage of your career.

Why choose this industry

Consultants help organizations make better decisions by combining research, analysis and strategic thinking to solve business problems. From improving operational efficiency and supporting digital transformation to identifying new market opportunities, consultants work across almost every industry and business function.

A consulting internship provides the opportunity to apply your analytical and problem-solving skills in a professional environment while gaining insight into how organizations tackle real business challenges. Working alongside experienced consultants allows you to strengthen your communication, collaboration and commercial awareness while developing practical experience that employers value.

Whether your ambition is to work in management consulting, strategy, operations, technology consulting or business advisory, practical experience can help you build the confidence, professional network and business acumen needed to launch your consulting career.

Responsibilities

Every internship placement is tailored to your interests, experience and host organization, with many of our consulting interns contribute to projects such as:

• Conducting market, competitor and industry research

• Analysing business data to identify trends and opportunities

• Supporting business case development and strategic recommendations

• Preparing reports, presentations and client documentation

• Assisting with financial and operational analysis

• Assisting with project planning, coordination and stakeholder communication

• Helping evaluate business processes and operational efficiency

• Supporting change management and organizational development projects

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve business challenges

Throughout your internship, you'll work alongside experienced consulting professionals while developing the analytical, communication and commercial skills valued across the consulting industry.

Areas you'll gain experience in

Consulting is a broad profession that spans multiple industries and business functions. Depending on your interests, experience and host organization, your internship may provide exposure to one or more specialist areas:

• Strategy Consulting

• Operations Consulting

• Financial Consulting

• Technology & Digital Transformation

• Risk & Compliance

• Human Capital & Organizational Development

Why choose The Intern Group

Choosing the right internship is about more than finding a placement, it's about finding an experience that helps you achieve your long-term career goals. When you join The Intern Group's award-winning internship program, you'll benefit from:

A personalised internship matching process
One-to-one career coaching
Professional development workshops
Ongoing support throughout your program
Access to our 15,000+ global alumni community

From your first conversation with our team through to completing your internship, we're here to support your personal and professional development.

Learn more about why The Intern Group is the best choice for a consulting internship >

Available destinations

Consulting is a global profession, with businesses increasingly relying on consultants to solve complex challenges across international markets. Completing an international consulting internship allows you to develop practical business experience while working in diverse professional environments and collaborating with teams from around the world. Depending on your career goals, you can complete your internship in leading global business hubs including:

• London

• New York

• Dublin

• Madrid

• Tokyo

• Hong Kong

• Bangkok

• Melbourne

• Medellín

• Online

Each destination offers unique opportunities to gain consulting experience across a variety of industries while building your international professional network.

Program options

In-person International Consulting Internship
Combine first-class professional experience and culture immersion with a consulting internship abroad in one of our 9 destinations around the world. 2,000+ talented professionals advance their career in exciting global cities every year with us.

Blended Consulting Internship

Blend the best of in-person and virtual experiences in one! Start with a 4-week consulting internship abroad, then continue the internship remotely with the same company for 2–8 weeks. Gain up to 12 weeks of international experience in the world of consulting with flexibility, accessibility, and lower travel costs.

Remote Consulting Internship

Make your resume shine and grow your network, wherever you are with a remote consulting internship. The greatest advantage of a remote internship is that you can complete it and gain real-world consulting experience from anywhere at any time - all you need is your laptop.

Digital Nomad Consulting Internship
Working as an intern in consulting via our digital nomad program allows you to travel to an exciting international destination and work remotely, giving you the best of both worlds. Live and work like a local!

Career advancement training

Consulting interns on our programs benefit from career development tools before, during, and after their internship. These resources help you prepare for your consulting placement, perform effectively while working with real organisations, and turn your experience into a strong advantage in future job applications.

You’ll access training in the form of videos, podcasts, articles, quizzes, and practical projects, and receive a certificate upon completion. Topics include critical thinking, communication, teamwork, digital skills, leadership, professionalism, career management, and global awareness, which are all highly relevant to consulting environments.

You’ll also gain access to CV improvement tools, along with tailored workshops such as interview preparation, CV reviews, and LinkedIn branding sessions.

After completing your international consulting internship, you’ll be able to receive guidance from experienced career coaches. These sessions cover topics such as presenting your consulting experience, personal branding, salary negotiation, interview strategy, and planning your next career steps in consulting or business.

Example host organizations

We partner with over 3,000 host organisations worldwide, connecting participants to consulting internships across a wide range of industries, career fields, and global locations. Our network is constantly growing, giving you access to relevant and high-quality opportunities with consulting firms, advisory teams, and organisations that rely on strategic insight.

While we cannot guarantee placement with a specific company, we do guarantee an internship offer in your primary or secondary career field. This ensures you gain hands-on consulting experience that strengthens your CV and improves your long-term career prospects.

Interested in making an impact? Explore our example consulting host organisations, where participants gain professional experience working on real business challenges, supporting strategy development, and contributing to projects that help organisations improve performance and solve complex problems.

Career outcomes

The impact of our consulting internship program extends well beyond the internship itself. According to our alumni outcomes survey, 82% of respondents secured their first full-time role in the same career field as their international internship, while 98% said the experience strengthened their CV or gave them a competitive advantage in job applications.

To see the long-term impact of an international internship in action, watch the stories below and discover where one of our consulting alumni are in their careers today:

Ready to Solve Real Business Challenges?

An international consulting internship is an opportunity to strengthen your analytical thinking, develop practical business experience and build the professional skills needed to succeed in consulting. If you're interested in strategy, operations, technology consulting or business advisory, we'll help you find an internship that aligns with your interests and supports your long-term career goals.