EY Internships 2026
EY (Ernst & Young) is one of the Big Four professional services firms and a top destination for accounting, finance, business, and technology students. EY runs one of the largest internship programs in professional services, placing thousands of summer interns across assurance, tax, strategy and transactions, consulting, and technology services. EY internships run 6–10 weeks during the summer, exposing interns to real client work under the supervision of managers and senior staff. The firm has invested heavily in technology transformation — their EY Technology services practice is one of the fastest-growing divisions. Interns earn $28–$36/hour and participate in EY's global intern program, which includes intern-only training, social events, and access to EY's AI tools and platforms.
Program Highlights
Interns earn approximately $28–$36/hour depending on service line and office location
EY's Better Me, Better Us, Better World philosophy creates a culture that emphasizes well-being and purpose alongside professional development
The EY Badges program provides interns access to digital credentialing in skills like data analytics, AI, and sustainability
EY's global network means interns work on engagements that may involve international teams and cross-border client work
Return offer rates average 80–88% across service lines for interns who meet performance expectations
Typical Internship Roles at EY
Assurance Intern — auditing financial statements, testing internal controls, and documenting client work under senior oversight
Tax Intern — preparing corporate, individual, and partnership tax returns; researching tax issues; and supporting client advisory work
Strategy and Transactions Intern — M&A due diligence, valuation analysis, and deal structuring support for corporate transaction clients
Consulting Intern — digital transformation, supply chain, risk management, and performance improvement engagements
Technology Consulting Intern — ERP implementations, cybersecurity, cloud advisory, and technology risk for major corporations
Application Tips
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Apply in September–October through EY's campus recruiting program. On-campus recruiting events and coffee chats significantly improve your chances.
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EY interviews are behavioral-focused. Prepare structured STAR responses for questions about leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.
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Research EY's key service lines and identify one where you have genuine interest. Interviewers respond better to candidates who know why they want Assurance vs. Consulting vs. Tax.
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CPA-track accounting students: EY is the most accommodating Big Four firm for CPA exam support, including exam reimbursement and study time benefits.
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EY's technology practices are actively growing and less competitive than assurance. If you have tech skills, consider consulting or technology risk tracks.
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