Employ.ed on Campus (Semester)

Employ.ed on Campus Semester Internships are for second, third and penultimate-year undergraduate students of any University of Edinburgh School, based in the UK. If you have done an Employ.ed on Campus internship before you are not eligible to apply again.  

By participating in this internship programme, you will:  

• gain paid work experience at the University
• take part in activities designed to offer you structure and support to maximise your internship experience
• complete an Edinburgh Award, where you will enhance your employability, develop your self-awareness by reflecting on your progress, and learn how to articulate your experience to future employers.

Edinburgh Award

Read about Employ.ed Semester Intern experiences: 

• My Semester as an Employ.ed on Campus Intern at the Careers Service 
• Building Confidence and Technical Skills Through My Employ.ed Internship

You can find semester internships advertised on MyCareerHub. Search Employ.ed on Campus. As internships can be advertised at any time of the year, we recommend checking MyCareerHub regularly for new vacancies.

• You will be required to upload a CV and cover letter for each internship you apply for.
• Interviews are held with the host departments, and internships can begin at any point during the semester. Each internship is a minimum of 100 hours in length.
• You will be required to add your National Insurance Number (NI number) to your Employ.ed on Campus application. All staff employed in the UK, whether UK, European or international citizens, need a NI number. If you don’t have a NI number, then you will need to apply for one. Further information on how to apply can be found on the Human Resources page:

National Insurance Number