GAIN UK for International Students
Wherever you’re studying, we want to support your journey into investment management.
GAIN launched in UK in 2019 with a simple belief: that young women and non-binary people deserved a real way into investment management – not just a door left slightly ajar, but a wide open one.
Since then, we’ve reached over 50,000 students, placed hundreds into paid investment internships, and built a community that spans the whole industry. And we’ve learned something along the way: the gender gap in investment isn’t just a UK problem. It’s everywhere.
So we’re going global. In 2024 we launched GAIN Sweden – our first international chapter – and in 2025 and beyond, we’re opening up more of what we do to students outside the UK, wherever you are.
GAIN programmes open to students worldwide…
Applications open: April 2026
University Investment Challenge — Global
The University Investment Challenge is a practical, team-based competition where you’ll analyse companies, build investment cases, and present your thinking to professionals in the industry.
Applications open: September 2026
School Investment Challenge – Global
The School Investment Challenge introduces young women and non-binary students to the fundamentals of investing through engaging, competitive team-based challenges.
Note: Our Internship Programme and Insight Programme are currently UK-based only.
GAIN On Demand
The investment management course built for you. Free, online and on your schedule.
Built for students from GCSE age through to postgraduate. Three courses. 35 lessons. 30 hours of expert-led learning.
You don’t need a finance background. You just need to be curious.
Ready to get started? Here’s what’s available to you right now!
While our internationally open programmes are gearing up, there’s plenty you can do today to build your knowledge, get connected, and hit the ground running when applications open.
Our Podcast
The GAIN podcast is packed with industry insight and tips on how to apply for, secure, and thrive in investment management roles (from internships to grad roles).
Free Resources
Browse videos, webinars and guides covering investment fundamentals, career advice, and industry insight – all free, all on demand.
GAIN Sweden
Based in Sweden? GAIN Sweden runs its own programmes, events and community for Swedish students. Head over to see what’s available to you.