As a student, there are two main consulting pathways into BCG: internship programmes and full-time graduate roles.
As requirements differ by location, for full details on eligibility criteria, application timelines and role availability, please refer to the local offices’ careers pages, linked in the international applications section below.
Internship opportunities are typically aimed at
penultimate-year students. Roles include
Summer Associates (SAs)
(~8–12 weeks, Jun–Aug) and
Visiting Associates (VAs) (year-round, variable length).
In these roles, you'll play a pivotal role in collaborative teams, identifying, developing and implementing solutions for client challenges. You’ll embark on a journey of exploration and innovation, pushing boundaries to drive impactful change.
Full-time roles
Full-time (FT) roles are typically open to
final-year students and recent graduates. Roles include
Associates (bachelor’s and master’s students) and
Senior Associates (typically PhD students and junior experienced hires).
Our entry-level consulting roles offer structured training, rapid skill development, collaboration with diverse teams to analyse complex challenges and deliver actionable solutions, and clear progression with continuous learning.
Office Hiring Trend
Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany and Austria, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy (Interns), Nigeria, Southeast Asia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, The Nordics
Australia and New Zealand, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Caspian Region, Chile, Colombia, Greater China, Israel, Italy (Summer internship programme), Japan, Kenya, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Poland, The Middle East, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States
International Applications
With offices in more than 100 cities across over 50 countries, BCG offers a truly global perspective. Explore the cards below to find the offices that may be the best fit for you, including available roles and application timelines.
Application Window: VA roles (graduates only): applications considered on a rolling basis.
SA roles (Bachelor's and Master's students): applications typically open in December, for a 10-week internship starting 1 July.
Notes: Russian and English required (C2 professional proficiency), in parallel with local languages.
VA roles open to graduates only, enrolled students can apply after graduation.
Application Window: Year-round, typically with four recruiting cycles per year - each cycle has a specific application deadline and interview period. Key deadlines
here.
Application Window: Year-round, typically with three to four recruiting cycles per year - each cycle has a specific application deadline and interview period. Next deadline
here.
Application Window: Year-round for Interns (Masters Students).
Campaign-based for Summer Internship Program (1st- 2nd year Bachelor students), typically in January.
Open Roles: No roles currently open
Notes: Italian required (C2 professional proficiency)
Application Window: Undergraduates can apply for either the March or October graduate recruitment programme, recent graduates can apply year-round.
No VA in Nairobi.
Application Window: Year-round. Each intake has a specific application deadline and interview period, listed
here for internships and
here for Associate roles.
Key to a successful application is choosing an office in which you can communicate business ideas fluently. Find below the language requirements for BCG offices around the world.
Athens
Australia offices
Calgary
Copenhagen
Helsinki
Ho Chi Minh City
Johannesburg
Kuala Lumpur
Lagos
London
Manila
Middle East offices
Nairobi
New Zealand
Oslo
Singapore
Stockholm
Tel Aviv
Toronto
US offices
Amsterdam: Dutch
Bangkok: Thai
India: Indian languages
Jakarta: Bahasa Indonesia
Geneva: French
Zurich: German
Azerbaijan: Russian (Azerbaijani preferred)
Austria: German
Bogota: Spanish
Brazil: Portuguese
Brussels: Dutch or French
Budapest: Hungarian or Romanian
Buenos Aires: Spanish
Casablanca: French
China: Business Mandarin
Egypt: Arabic
Germany: German
Hong Kong: Mandarin
Italy: Italian
Istanbul: Turkish
Japan: Japanese
Kazakhstan: Russian
Lima: Spanish
Lisbon: Portuguese
Luanda: Portuguese
Mexico: Spanish
Montreal: French
Paris: French
Prague: Czech or Slovak
Santiago: Spanish
Seoul: Korean
Spain: Spanish
Taipei: Mandarin
Uzbekistan: Russian
Warsaw: Polish
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, there is a separate application for each office, you may apply to up to four offices at once, though we recommend applying to three.
You will be required to select your 1st and 2nd choice office preferences in your profile.
Your application preferences need to match profile preferences, so make sure they are up to date and don’t change between applications.
Once you apply all offices will be able to see your application but only 1 office can move forward with your application. The order which you rank the offices in your profile will be the order we can review your application.
You can track your application status on the BCG Careers Portal, which provides updates such as "Application Under Review," "Interview," and "Offer Extended." This ensures transparency and allows you to stay updated on your recruitment journey.
The local recruiting team will also email updates at each stage of the recruitment process.
Yes, you can reapply to the same office. However, we expect candidates to gain significant experience before reapplying, typically waiting a year after your last interview or application rejection. Exceptions include unsuccessful summer internship candidates applying for full-time positions.
We believe in the ability to develop and improve talent and are happy to see candidates return to recruitment processes.
We strongly recommend applying to the office where you wish to work full-time. Transferring offers is rare and usually requires restarting the recruitment process with your preferred office.
BCG will assist employees with obtaining the necessary work permits, when applicable. Ultimately, visa approval is up to the local government. While we provide extensive support throughout the visa process, we cannot guarantee visa approval.
For more location-specific questions on visa sponsorship, please reach out to the UKI recruiting team (contact details below).
In almost all circumstances, yes. Only on very rare occasions are BCGers able to work in a region where they do not speak the local language. Please look at the language requirements for each office in the Language Requirement Section above.
Think carefully about where you genuinely want to live and work after university. Start by considering your long-term career goals and whether certain geographies align with your industry interests (e.g. tech, finance, public sector). Factor in language fluency and visa eligibility, as many offices require local language proficiency. Office culture also varies—large regional hubs offer breadth of PAs (e.g.London, New York), while smaller offices may offer a tight-knit environment and faster visibility. Finally, attend events hosted by our international offices to meet BCGers, learn more about the exciting work we deliver across regions and make an informed choice.
Cover letters are optional, but they complement your CV and allow you to share your interest and motivation, including why BCG, why the location, why consulting and why you.
Focus on using your cover letter not to repeat information that we have already read on your resume, but to add additional context.
You can attach a cover letter in your candidate profile in the "Resumes and Other Documents" section.
If your question is specific to a local office, we recommend checking the office websites linked above. If you are still unable to find the answer, we recommend trying to contact a local recruiter from that office.
In some cases, your school's career services may also be able to support you with finding the answers to your questions about BCG
