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SUMMER 2026 PROGRAMS

Four career tracks. Four global cities. One summer that changes everything.

Learn a real skill, intern at a company, live somewhere you'll remember forever. Explore what's possible, or let us match you in 30 seconds.

Rolling admissions to fill final spots

4,500+

Alumni from top universities.

85%

of iX Alumni land Fortune 500 jobs.

80+

Global internship partners.

100+

Expert teachers in our network.

Featured program

This summer's spotlight.

Cape Town: Management Consulting

Learn the frameworks used by the top firms, then intern with a real company between Table Mountain and the ocean.

6 weeksDates coming soon!Applications open soon!
EXPLORE BY CAREER TRACK

Choose what you want to become.

Explore each track: what it is, the curriculum, what you'll walk away with, and where you can do it. No experience required.

Management Consulting

Think like a strategist.

Frame business problems, structure analysis, and deliver recommendations the way the top firms do. Taught by ex-McKinsey, BCG, and Bain consultants.

Alumni now at
BCGBainDeloitteAccentureOliver Wyman

Curriculum arc

Week 1-2
Foundations
Business frameworks, case methodology, consulting toolkit.
Week 3-4
Live client work
Small teams on real projects from partner firms.
Week 5-6
Deliver + defend
Final presentations, interview prep, resume workshops.

What you'll walk away with

Case interview frameworks
Market sizing & analysis
Client communication
Financial modeling basics
Data-driven storytelling
AI-augmented research

Internship partners

ONEBIOSouthSouthNorthIthemba LabsLocal strategy firmsStartup Lisboa
Investment Banking

Master the numbers.

Financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring, the technical foundation that separates analysts who get hired from those who don't.

Alumni now at
Goldman SachsJ.P. MorganMorgan StanleyBank of AmericaCitiGuggenheim

Curriculum arc

Week 1-2
Modeling fundamentals
Build three-statement models from scratch in Excel.
Week 3-4
Valuation + industry
DCF, comps, and precedent transactions on live companies.
Week 5-6
Deal simulation
Full M&A pitch built and defended like an analyst.

What you'll walk away with

Three-statement modeling
DCF & comparable valuation
M&A deal analysis
Excel mastery
Industry research
Pitch deck creation

Internship partners

Rand Merchant BankInvestecStanlibBoutique IBsPrivate equity shops
Data Science + AI

Build with AI, not about it.

Python, SQL, machine learning, and LLM integration, structured around real datasets and problems from our industry partners.

Alumni now at
GoogleMetaAmazonMicrosoftPalantirHedge funds

Curriculum arc

Week 1-2
Python + SQL foundations
Hands-on with real datasets from day one.
Week 3-4
ML + LLMs
Classification, regression, and LLM-powered workflows.
Week 5-6
Capstone + deployment
Ship a full data project and defend your approach.

What you'll walk away with

Python & pandas
SQL for analytics
Machine learning models
LLM integration
Data visualization
End-to-end ML pipelines

Internship partners

JumoAeroboticsData-driven startupsResearch labsFintech partners
Pre-Med Global Health

Medicine beyond the textbook.

Clinical shadowing, global health systems exposure, and applied learning, a meaningful, stand-out addition to any med school application.

Alumni now at
Harvard MedJohns HopkinsStanford MedColumbia P&SPenn MedNYU Grossman

Curriculum arc

Week 1
Orientation + ethics
Clinical observation protocols and global health context.
Week 2
Clinical immersion
Shadow physicians across primary care and specialties.
Week 3
Project + reflection
Research project and med school application prep workshop.

What you'll walk away with

Clinical observation
Global health systems
Public health research
Med school app prep
Medical ethics
Cultural competency

Internship partners

Cape Town clinicsPublic hospitalsNGO health partnersResearch labs
Pre-Law

Where law meets the real world.

A foundation for aspiring lawyers: legal reasoning, case analysis, and applied experience. This track is launching soon.

Graduates pursue
Law schoolClerkshipsCorporate lawPolicyIn-house counsel

Curriculum arc

Week 1
Legal foundations
Legal reasoning, case briefs, and the common-law method.
Week 2
Applied practice
Shadow legal professionals on real matters.
Week 3
Capstone + reflection
Build a case memo and law school application prep.

What you'll walk away with

Legal reasoning
Case analysis
Legal research & writing
Argument construction
Contract fundamentals
AI in legal work

Internship partners

Local law firmsLegal aid NGOsCorporate legal teams
EXPLORE BY destination

Pick where you want to go.

See which programs run in each city, then dive into the one that fits you.

Cape Town
South Africa
Climate
Winter · 15-20°C
Currency
ZAR
Alumni
2,800+
“Tech meets nature. Live between Table Mountain and the ocean while interning at real companies.”
Programs available in Cape Town
Lisbon
Portugal
Climate
Summer · 20-28°C
Currency
EUR
Alumni
400+
“Europe's most dynamic startup scene: historic streets, modern work, endless sun.”
Programs available in Lisbon
New York
United States
Climate
Summer · 22-30°C
Currency
USD
Alumni
200+
“The world's most vibrant business hub. Live and work where deals actually happen.”
Programs available in New York
Online
Anywhere
Climate
Remote
Currency
Alumni
800+
“Full iX curriculum and a guaranteed internship, from wherever you are. Same rigor, your schedule.”
Programs available online
How To Apply

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Step 1

Choose a program that suits you.

Pick a program that fits your goals or helps you discover new career interests.

Step 2

Apply for your chosen program.

Answer a few questions so we can review your application.

Step 3

Get invited to a 1-on-1 interview.

You’ll be invited in 3 days. Interviews are 20 minutes and require no preparation.

Step 4

Secure your spot.

If accepted, you’ll access a place on the iXperience 2026 program.

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