Mountbatten Program

What Mountbatten Program does

The Mountbatten Program is an international experiential education and cultural exchange organization founded in New York in 1984 and now operating in London and New York. It delivers 12-month structured work placement programs for non-UK and non-US graduates and young professionals, bundling a full-time corporate placement, visa sponsorship (UK GAE or US J-1), a monthly stipend, accommodation or housing support, and an optional postgraduate academic credential delivered in partnership with the University of Salford. The program operates as a two-sided marketplace: individual participants apply through a self-serve portal (my.mountbatten.org) on rolling or intake-based admissions, while host organizations are recruited through a dedicated business development function led by a Chief Partnerships & Development Officer. Named host organizations include Barclays, BlackRock, Citi, HSBC, Thomson Reuters, Credit Suisse, British Airways, Osborne Clarke, and others across financial services, investment management, banking, legal, media, and consumer sectors.

The core product portfolio comprises four tiers: London Work Placement (£7,550), London Work Placement plus Postgraduate Certificate (£10,750), London Work Placement plus Global MBA (£16,100), and New York Corporate Placement ($6,800), plus standalone UK GAE visa sponsorship (from £1,000) and US J-1 visa sponsorship (from $1,900) for candidates with self-secured placements. An Alumni Study Program and 8,000+ alumni network across 45+ countries provide post-program engagement. Pricing is collected upfront via application fee, deposit, and program fee, with a referral incentive ($100 to both referrer and referred upon successful placement). The business is a fee-for-service private organization operating through two entities: Mountbatten Programmes Ltd. (UK, Companies House registration 2247098) and GAP Activities Project, Inc. (DBA Mountbatten Program, New York). Marketing combines organic social (Instagram #mountbattenlife, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube), email newsletters, virtual information webinars, and university career fair attendance. Cohorts are admitted twice yearly (Spring and Autumn), and 97% of surveyed alumni report the experience advanced their career.

Name

Mountbatten Program

Legal name

Mountbatten Programmes Ltd.

Website

https://mountbatten.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Work Placement Programs

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAIAFAA

Provider-Run International Internship Programs (Multi-Country/Multi-Industry)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Internships, Co-ops & Work Placement Programs

Keywords

• International work placement
• Graduate exchange programs
• Visa sponsorship services
• Professional development programs
• Cultural exchange programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Program Fees - Work Placement: Participants pay program fees for placement services, visa sponsorship, orientation, ongoing support, and alumni network access. Fees are split into Application Fee, Initial Deposit, and Program Fee upon placement. The London Work Placement totals GBP £7,550.
2. Program Fees - Work Placement + PGC: Participants pay combined fees for placement services plus postgraduate tuition. The Work Placement + PGC option totals GBP £10,750, with tuition fee of GBP £3,200 for the PGC component.
3. Program Fees - Work Placement + MBA: Participants pay combined fees for placement services plus postgraduate tuition for the Global MBA. The Work Placement + MBA option totals GBP £16,100.
4. New York Corporate Placement Fees: New York program participants pay a Corporate Placement fee of $6,800, which includes visa sponsorship, accommodation, stipend, and health insurance.
5. Visa Sponsorship Services: The organization provides J-1 visa sponsorship from $1,900 and UK GAE visa sponsorship from £1,000 for individuals who have sourced their own host organization but need visa sponsorship services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Mountbatten Program offers 12-month international work placement programs in London and New York for recent graduates and young professionals. Programs combine full-time corporate placements with leading host organizations (e.g., BlackRock, HSBC, Citi, Barclays, Thomson Reuters) with optional postgraduate study (PGC or Global MBA from University of Salford). Each program includes visa sponsorship (UK GAE or US J-1), monthly stipend, health coverage, and access to an 8,000+ alumni network across 45+ countries.

Product overview

Mountbatten Program is an international experiential education provider offering structured work placement programs in London and New York for recent graduates and young professionals. The core portfolio consists of four main program tiers: (1) London Work Placement (£7,550) providing 12-month UK business placements with visa sponsorship; (2) London Work Placement + PGC (£10,750) adding an online Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration from University of Salford; (3) London Work Placement + MBA (£16,100) combining the placement with an online Global MBA; and (4) New York Corporate Placement ($6,800) offering 12-month NYC corporate placements with accommodation included. Supporting services include US J-1 Visa Sponsorship and UK GAE Visa Sponsorship for participants who already have placements secured. An Alumni Study Program enables former participants to pursue postgraduate qualifications post-program. The organization operates as a bridge between international talent and host organizations, facilitating cultural exchange, professional development, and cross-cultural understanding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• London Work Placement One-year work placement program in London for international graduates and young professionals, providing hands-on experience with UK host organizations. Includes UK GAE visa sponsorship, a monthly stipend of GBP £2,204, and NHS health coverage access. Total fees: GBP £7,550.
• London Work Placement + PGC One-year London work placement combined with an online Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration awarded by the University of Salford. Includes UK GAE visa sponsorship, monthly stipend, and NHS access. Requires minimum 12 months work experience. Total fees: GBP £10,750 (including tuition fee of GBP £3,200 for the PGC component).
• London Work Placement + MBA One-year London work placement combined with an Online Global MBA awarded by the University of Salford. Includes UK GAE visa sponsorship, monthly stipend, NHS access, and dual ILM accreditation. Requires minimum 2 years work experience. Total fees: GBP £16,100.
• New York Corporate Placement One-year corporate placement program in New York City for international graduates. Includes J-1 visa sponsorship, accommodation, monthly stipend, and health insurance. Total Corporate Placement fee: $6,800. Requires 12 months work experience (or 6 months if starting within a year of graduation).
• US J-1 Visa Sponsorship Exchange Visitor Program visa sponsorship for trainees and interns who have secured their own US host organization. Covers up to 20 months in the US (12 months as Intern, 18 months as Trainee). Includes visa support, health insurance, and J-2 sponsorship for dependents. From $1,900.
• UK GAE Visa Sponsorship Government Authorised Exchange visa sponsorship service for individuals who have secured UK work placements independently. Covers up to 12 months in the UK. Mountbatten is an A-rated sponsor providing compliance framework and professional support. From £1,000.
• Alumni Study Program Flexible 100% online postgraduate qualification program for alumni and returned New York participants, delivered and awarded by University of Salford. Offers PGC (6-12 months) or Global MBA (2 years) with modules in strategic leadership, digital transformation, and sustainability.
• Mountbatten Alumni Network Global network of over 8,000 alumni across 45+ countries providing professional connections, job opportunities, mentorship, and ongoing engagement with the Mountbatten community. Includes a LinkedIn alumni group (ID 8112365) and the Mountbatten Network Newsletter.

Named customers14 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of SalfordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for the London Program. The University of Salford delivers and awards the Online Global MBA and Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) in Business Administration to Mountbatten London Program participants. The partnership enables participants to earn recognized UK postgraduate qualifications while completing their 12-month work placements. Alumni are also eligible to pursue these qualifications post-program. The University, located in Greater Manchester, traces its origins to the Royal Technical Institute (1896) and has been a leading university for over 50 years.
• AES (Anglo Educational Services)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership announced August 2023. AES (previously known as Anglo Educational Services) partnered with Mountbatten Program to enhance services for international educational exchange.
• BarclayscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading global investment bank and host organization for Mountbatten Program trainees. Provides 12-month work placements for international graduates in London.
• BlackRockcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal investment management corporation and host organization for Mountbatten trainees. Has hosted alumni including Sheersh Shikhar as Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst in the Retail Client Business team.
• CiticoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal financial services company and host organization providing work placements for Mountbatten trainees, including roles at Citi Private Bank.
• HSBCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultinational banking and financial services organization and host organization. Hosted trainee Julia Dath in graduate development role.
• Thomson ReuterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultinational media and information company. Hosted trainees including Talor Gilchrist (Proposition Marketing, Wealth Management) and Amanda Bunch (Finance and Risk, Digital Marketing).
• Fever TreecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium beverage company and host organization for Mountbatten trainees.
• Institutional InvestorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinancial media and publishing company and host organization for Mountbatten Program trainees.
• Credit SuissecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal investment bank (now merged with UBS) and historical host organization for Mountbatten trainees.
• British AirwayscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlag carrier airline and host organization for Mountbatten trainees seeking work placements.
• Osborne ClarkeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational law firm and host organization for Mountbatten trainees.
• Joss SearchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExecutive search firm and host organization for Mountbatten trainees.
• OctusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnology and data company. Host organization for Fawaz Muhammed (London, October 2024 intake) in Growth Marketing and Event Management role.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: Large global education company offering language training, study abroad, cultural exchange, and degree programs. Broad incumbent operating across the same international education exchange space but at much larger scale with a wider portfolio.

Direct peers

• IES Abroad: US-based study abroad and internship program provider with university partnerships and city programs across multiple countries. Comparable in combining academic credit with international work experience offerings.
• BUNAC: Work abroad and internship exchange organization with J-1 sponsor status. Historical peer in the international work-travel exchange space, offering similar visa-sponsored US/UK placement programs for graduates and young professionals.
• AIESEC: Global youth-run organization operating international internship and exchange programs across 100+ countries. Most direct comparable to Mountbatten in offering structured international work placements for students and recent graduates, though AIESEC is volunteer-led and global volunteer exchange rather than fee-for-service placement.
• Global Experiences: International internship provider operating across multiple cities with similar fee-for-service placement model. Comparable in target customer (recent graduates seeking international experience) and in employer matching mechanics.
• CRCC Asia: Provider of international internships primarily in Asia (China, Japan, Vietnam). Comparable business model of fee-for-service international work placements for graduates, though geographically concentrated in Asia rather than UK/US hubs.
• Absolute Internship: Provider of international internship programs in major cities including London and New York. Direct peer competing for the same graduate candidate pool with similar placement and visa services.
• The Intern Group: Provider of international internship programs in multiple cities (London, Madrid, Tokyo, NYC, etc.) with combined academic credit options. Direct competitor offering similar fee-based international placement + academic credential bundles.
• Intern Abroad HQ: Global virtual and in-person internship provider serving students and graduates. Comparable fee structure and target market, though more globally distributed than Mountbatten's two-city focus.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): Major US-based nonprofit offering study abroad, internships, and J-1 visa sponsorship programs globally. Closest peer in combining international educational exchange with government-designated visa sponsorship capability and tiered fee structures.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/MountbattenProgram
• Facebookfacebook.com/MountbattenProgram
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mountbatten-program
• Instagraminstagram.com/mountbatten.i
• Xx.com/MIGlobal

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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