Opening dates
Visit EYs work experience, school leaver, undergraduate and graduate programme pages to check. If they are not open, you’ll be able to register your interest.

Closing dates
Unless stated on the individual programme page (make sure you check), applications close as soon as the set number of roles have been filled - so it’s better to apply sooner rather than later!

EY has a few ways of helping you decide where you may fit best:

• EY Pathfinder
  If you’re interested in applying to EY, but unsure what to apply to, EYs Pathfinder can help you by matching your strengths to their business areas in just seven scenario-based questions.

• Programme Pages
  Visit individual programme pages to find out more about the role and the work you’ll be doing.

• Chat to EY online
  Speak to those who are currently on EYs student programmes across the UK. Hear their insights and experiences by asking your questions.

• Events
  We regularly run events so you can get the chance to speak to people at EY and recruiters and find out more about working at EY and their culture.

• Careers advisor
  Meet with your campus or schools’ career advisor or talk to your lecturers or peers. They will have insights and advice to help you make your career choice.

Unfortunately, no. EY want you to apply to the programme that interests you the most. If you need any help choosing the right programme, take a look at EY Pathfinder.

If you go through the process and want to apply to another programme, you can withdraw but you will need to start from the very beginning of the process - EY is unable to offer any swaps throughout the recruitment process.

If you are rejected from any stage of the process, in line with EYs policy, you will need to wait six months before making another application to an EY student vacancy.

EY can’t give you exact dates, but these are often in:

• Business Academy - end of July.

• Discover EY - throughout April

• Five-week summer internships - late June

• One-year industrial placements - end of July

• Apprenticeships & graduate programmes - mostly in August/September but there are some with start dates at different times of the year. Check the individual programme pages for more information.

These may change and if you’re successful through the process, you’ll be notified of the exact dates during the onboarding process.

These are all different depending on what programme you join and where. We don’t discuss salaries before an offer is made, so this is all the information EY can give to you.

You’ll need to let EY know as soon as possible and make your request in writing, and it will need to be approved by the individual business area to that you’re applying. EYs team will be able to discuss this with you if you wish to defer.

What degree do I need to join the graduate programme?
Most programmes are open to graduate with an honours degree in any subject. Only a small number require a specific degree, so please check the requirements on the individual programme page.

What are EYs academic requirements? If I don’t meet them, can I still apply?
EY operate an open access policy and don’t screen out any applications on your academic performance at A-Level or Degree alone. However, you will need a minimum of grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths to be eligible to apply.

For some of EYs roles there are additional specific requirements due to the nature of the role or programme. Please check the individual programme pages for further guidance.

Whilst EY welcome applications from candidates of all academic backgrounds, we are looking to recruit individuals who will succeed at EY in the role and future qualifications. We have completed several studies on academic attainment at A Level (or equivalents), candidate performance in the online assessments in the EY recruitment process, and how that predicts future performance at EY.

Throughout the recruitment process, EY, therefore, assesses your suitability for an EY role by considering your scores in the online assessments alongside your academic attainment at A Level or equivalent. We combine this with your scores obtained in the online assessments, and expect a minimum threshold to be achieved.

This approach is designed to ensure EY joiners are successful in the role and, where relevant, in the achievement of their professional qualifications. It is important to EY, and they have a duty of care which is taken very seriously, to ensure their joiners are set up for long-term success.

If you are applying to one of our Business or Degree Apprenticeship positions, and are yet to obtain your A levels, Highers or equivalents, it is very important that you provide accurately predicted grades on your EY application form. An EY Apprenticeship offer is conditional on you obtaining the top three A Levels/top five Highers (or equivalents) that you predicted on your EY application form. If you do not meet your predicted grades, there is a risk your offer will be withdrawn. On results day, we will verify your results to determine if you are still eligible for your offer of employment.

If I finished my studies a few years ago, can I still apply?
EY are more than happy to accept applications from people who have already graduated.

Can I still apply for an undergraduate position in the UK if I need a visa?
Unfortuantely, EY are unable to sponsor work visas for internships & fixed term placements.

That said, if you’re already in full-time education in the UK on a Tier 4 (General/Student) visa, you might be able to take up temporary work during your holidays or as part of your studies, under current regulations. EYs summer internships run for five weeks, and the Home Office has stated that you’ll need to give EY proof of your term times, so they can confirm you’ll only be working in your holidays and in-line with your visa conditions.

There are no special deadlines for applications for EY summer internships, only the ones shown on the programmes pages. All you’ll need is the necessary right to work in the UK, by the time it starts.

If you’re not sure of your right to work in the UK, please visit the UK Home Office website for more information.

Can I apply for a graduate position in the UK if I need a work permit?
Yes, you can. EY welcome applications from non-UK nationals but there are some restrictions you’ll need to know about when you apply. First of all, you need to make sure you meet the visa, eligibility criteria for people looking to work in the UK, before you start on a programme. You can find out more about working visas from the UK Home Office - Visas and Immigration Website

Then, depending on the start date of the programme you want to apply for, you’ll need to submit your EY graduate programme application to us before the following dates:

• April intake Graduate Programmes - October 2022

• August intake Graduate Programmes - February 2023

• September intake Graduate programmes - March 2023

These deadlines give us plenty of time to meet with you during the recruitment process and, if you’re successful, for us to apply to your visa.

If you require visa sponsorship, only some graduate programmes in certain locations can support all the conditions set out by the Home Office Code of Practice. They are:

• Any graduate programme in Assurance, Strategy and Transactions, Consulting, Technology and Tax (other than Northern Ireland)

• Law in London

Unfortunately, EY can’t support any applications for programmes other than those listed above because of salary benchmark set by the UK government.

Please also be aware that the Home Office regularly change immigration rules. If that happens, and the changes affect the viability of your application before your start date, EY reserve the right to change how they process applications, in line wit the new regulations. Having a valid right to work status in place in time for the start of the graduate programme is a mandatory condition of you being able to work with EY.

If you’re unsure about your eligibility to work in the UK, please visit the UK Home Office - Visas and Immigration website.

First of all, you need to be sure about which programme you want to apply to. Then, go to that programme page and click the ‘Apply now’ button. You’ll then be taken to EYs job portal where you can start your application by creating an account.

If you require any adjustments or do not have access to technology, or the right setting to complete the online/virtual parts of the progress, you can call us on +44(0)800 289 208 between Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm UK time or email EYs Student Recruitment team and we’ll be happy to help.

Read more about EYs approach to adjustments.

How can I check I’m in the correct year of study to be eligible?
For most of our programmes, it means that you must have completed the required academic qualification before the programme starts and if you haven’t, your application could be rejected. If you’re still not sure, please see the below criteria:

Business Academy
When applying, you need to be in year 12/5th year completing three A levels, five Scottish Highers or equivalent qualifications.

Business Apprenticeship
When applying, you need to be on track to achieve, or have achieved, three A-Levels, five Scottish Highers or equivalent, before the start date in September 2023. If you're now working, you'll have attained three A levels, five Highers or equivalent qualifications.

Degree Apprenticeship
Eligible applicants still studying, must be completing three A levels, five Scottish Highers or equivalent qualifications. If you are now working, you’ll have attained three A levels, five Highers or equivalent qualifications.

Discover EY
These events are for undergraduates in their first year of university (or year two of a four-year course), or penultimate year of university. Each one has unique criteria so check the details of the programme you’re interested in. Students from UK universities are eligible.

Summer Internship
When applying, you should be on track to achieve an honours degree and also be in your penultimate year. You can also apply if you’ve already graduated with an honours degree but are doing a one-year master’s degree or taking a gap year from September 2023. Due to UK policies, you must be based in the UK for the entire duration of the programme.

Industrial Placement
When applying, you should be on track to achieve an undergraduate honours degree and be in your penultimate year of study. This programme is for those requiring a placement year during their degree.

Graduate programme
When applying, you should be on track to achieve, or have achieved, an honours degree in Summer 2023. All course elements of your Degree or Masters Degree must have been fully completed ahead of the start date in August or September 2023.

I require adjustments to the selection process - should I declare it?
It’s really up to you. We want to treat everyone equally and fairly, and if you’d like to tell us about your circumstances, we can help with adjustments or support during the recruitment process. There’s a dedicated section on our application form for this and we ask that you contact our Student Recruitment team either by phone or email before completing any assessments. Any conversations we have with you about this will be confidential.

You don't need to share any detail that you don't want to - we are purely interested in the adjustments and support you require so we can help you as best as we can.

If you would like us to apply any adjustments to the process, you must tell us before you complete any assessments. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to let you re-sit any assessments if you request adjustments after completion.

If you’d like to discuss your application first, please contact us on +44(0)800 289 208 between Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5.30pm UK time or email the Student Recruitment team and we’ll do what we can to answer your questions.

What does the contextual information statement mean?
We are proud to have partnered with RARE, so that your application can be assessed in the context of your socio-economic background. This allows us to better understand and give you the maximum possible credit for your achievements, assessing whether you have overachieved in light of your wider personal circumstances. If you’re happy to supply us with this information, you will be asked to complete a short information form, as part of your application form. You can also choose to opt out of sharing this information. Please note, supplying us with this information will not negatively impact your application. Find out more about RARE’s Consent and Privacy notice.

Do I need to disclose a criminal conviction if its spent?
You don’t need to disclose spent convictions to potential employers under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, but you do need to declare unspent convictions. Cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings can all be considered spent after their rehabilitation period has ended, which is decided by the sentence or when you receive an out-of-court disposal.

That said, some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Chartered Accountancy is one of them, so if you’re applying for a programme that leads to membership of a Chartered Accountancy body, you must disclose all spent or unspent convictions. At EY, that means you’ll need to declare spent convictions when applying.

Find more information about disclosing criminal records to employers.

Withdrawal or changing programmes
Reinstating your application
If your application has been inactive for 10 days, we'll assume you're no longer interested in continuing and withdraw you from the process. If this is incorrect, we can reinstate your application up to the stage you were last at providing the role is still accepting applications.

Changing programmes
If you're in the process and want to apply to another programme, you can withdraw but you will need to start from the very beginning of the process – we're unable to offer any swaps throughout the recruitment process.

Withdrawing from the process
Please contact us if you’d like to change the programme you’ve applied to or withdraw from our process.

For all the above queries, please contact us on +44(0)800 289 208 between Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5.30pm UK time or email the Student Recruitment team.

If I’m not successful, can I reapply?
Yes, if your application is unsuccessful at any of the assessment stages, however you'll need to wait to apply again after six months from the date you were rejected out of the process. When you apply a second time, you’ll need to use a new email address because of restrictions in our system. If you are rejected from any stage in the process, in line with our policy, you will need to wait six months before making another application to an EY student vacancy. You will also be required to declare on your application that it is your only application in a six-month period.

If your application has been unsuccessful because the roles have been filled, we can’t accept another application from you this time around but we’ll be in touch if a vacancy becomes available. Depending on the role and programme you’ve applied to and where you are in the recruitment process, we may be able to offer you the option to divert your application to another role and/or location. We will be in touch with you directly if you are eligible for this. And lastly, if you’ve chosen to withdraw your application or the area you applied to is full, then there’s no time constraint before you can apply again.