HIGHERIN’S TOP EMPLOYERS 2025/2026
Your next career move starts here! Finding the right employer can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help.
Whether you’re looking for your first apprenticeship after school or placements and internships during university, these are the TOP employers for work experience right now:
How are the rankings made?
The rankings are made up by reviews from students who've completed work experience and shared their honest thoughts with us over the past year.
We check every review, then use our algorithm to rank employers based on what really matters to you: the skills you'll develop, responsibilities you'll take on, support you'll get, company culture, and your overall experience.
Check out the winners below:
Top 100 Undergraduate Employers
These are the best 100 employers who offer internships and placements, as voted for by university students
Top 40 Small-to-Medium Sized Schemes
These are the top 40 small-to-medium sized schemes, as voted for by university students
Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers
In partnership with the Department for Education, these are the Top 50 Small to Medium Sized Apprenticeship Employers making a huge impact on apprenticeships across England.
Top Apprenticeship Employers
We’ve partnered with the Department of Education to bring you this year’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers.
