Student programmes - Create your own

Our programmes

Work Placement

Great things happen when talent meets opportunity. Our three to nine month work placements across Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Belfast let the best and the brightest students join forces with KPMG.

It’s a chance to make a difference in your community, become a force for change on meaningful client projects, and learn valuable life-long skills.

To find out how to make an application to the KPMG Work Placement Programme, ask your College Placement Officer today, or kick-start your career now by applying now!

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Summer & Global internship

Our gradireland award winning Internship Programme allows you to become an integral KPMG team member, using your knowledge and skills on big client engagements that really matter - so you can get the most from your summer.

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Not sure yet?

Figuring out which programme is the best fit for you can take time.

Why not sign up to our Student Programmes Talent Pool which will provide you with updates on our events, activities and our programmes?

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Reasons to join KPMG in Ireland

Here are just some of the ways that we can kick-start your professional life.

We prioritise giving our students real responsibility by working shoulder to shoulder with the major players, to see the nuts and bolts of how they work.

Our Aspire, Ignite - Strive programme is here to guide you. Designed for Work Placements, this experience goes beyond just work—it’s all about you.

Dive into a holistic adventure that blends social opportunities to connect and network, wellness support to maintain a balanced lifestyle, Corporate Citizenship activities that empower you to give back to your community, career development to build your future, and DEI initiatives to celebrate diversity and inclusivity.

Aspire, Ignite – Strive is your chance to level up with real-world experience, insider career tips, wellness perks, volunteering, and unforgettable socials—from panel chats to sports days and everything in between.

Sports & Social Clubs

KPMG has plenty of Sports & Social clubs to get involved in – from tag ruby to running to cricket and more! These clubs are open to all employees, which is an amazing opportunity to expand your network and have fun!

Wellbeing

Part of our Aspire, Ignite – Strive programme focuses on your wellbeing in KPMG. We have lots of wellbeing initiatives to avail of such as:

Early finish Fridays during the summer months and bank holiday weekends.
Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Digital doctor 24/7
VHI Employee Assistance Programme
Breathwork & Stress Management Workshops

KPMG interns and placements have the opportunity to secure an early offer to the KPMG Graduate Programme. Once you’ve completed our Graduate Programme, you can progress to Manager within 12 months - the fastest promotion route to Manager on the market.

At KPMG, you have the opportunity to complete your ACA exams and become a Chartered Accountant with the support of our award winning Business School. KPMG also offers graduates the opportunity to complete their Tax exams and a STEM pathway with training certifications.

In KPMG, Corporate Citizenship is at the heart of our organisation, and we work with some of Ireland’s most dedicated charities and voluntary bodies.

In 2024 KPMG had 17,000+ volunteer hours and raised 1.8 million through employee fundraising and donations.

All Placements & Interns have the opportunity to get involved in Corporate Citizenship activities such as beach clean ups, and many other initiatives which provides them with the opportunity to achieve their full potential at KPMG.

Inclusion, diversity, and equity (IDE) are part of who we are at KPMG. We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. Each year we have our ‘Multicultural Week,’ and PRIDE celebrations organised by our amazing IDE Committee.

At KPMG, we believe that we can play a role in providing a solution to a sustainable future. We are focused on our internal sustainability & journey to net carbon zero by 2030, which is supported by our employees from all departments.

Our dedicated client focused ‘Sustainable Futures’ team also help our clients plan and execute their own programmes addressing ESG topics, decarbonisation, and climate risk.

We recognise the transition from college to the professional world can be intimidating, but KPMG have many supports in place to assist in your transition into KPMG life and see you through your work placement and beyond:

Personalised support from a dedicated Performance Manager who’ll guide your growth with regular check-ins and feedback.
A friendly Buddy to help you settle in, answer questions, and make sure you feel part of the team from day one.
A clear development plan designed to help you set goals, track progress, and make the most of your placement.

KPMG invests €19.8 million into our award-winning KPMG Business School annually. Our Business School offers a wide range of training courses specifically designed for those who join our student programmes. Our Aspire & Ignite Programme is a holistic, development series for Placements and Interns.

This is aimed at helping students learn key skills for their future career, developing their personal self and bridging the gap between work and life. The workshops are run on a weekly and monthly basis with other Interns and Placements in the firm.

Do work that matters

Audit & Assurance

Join Ireland’s No.1 Audit practice – we audit more top companies in Ireland & UK than the rest.

Tax Consulting

Join Irelands No.1 Tax practice and market leader with the largest R&D practice and leading tax advisors in Aviation & Finance.

Deal Advisory

Think like an investor and join the M&A leaders. Begin looking at how opportunity to buy, sell, grow, partner, fund or fix a company can add and preserve value.

Consulting

We are leading in Business & Tech advisory for Financial Services, Cyber and Applied Intelligence. Join us to develop business and technical solutions to your client's most complex issues.

KPMG Law

KPMG Law are a dynamic and innovative new law firm which specialises in corporate law, M&A, financial services regulation, employment and data privacy. KPMG Law provides a broad range of legal, advisory, and company secretarial services to corporate clients - both in Ireland and internationally.

Beyond Accounting: Opportunities for STEM Students

Launch your STEM career with real-world impact, cutting-edge tech, and limitless growth.

At KPMG, your STEM background is more than a qualification—it’s your launchpad to solving complex, high-impact challenges.

Whether you're contributing to climate risk assessments or shaping industries through AI compliance and governance, you’ll apply your analytical mindset and technical expertise from day one.

📊 You’ll gain vast sector experience in business areas such as Consulting, Future Analytics (Deal Advisory), Tax Technology, Information Risk Management Audit across housing, transport, energy, and technology

🤝 Broaden your technical and strategic skillset through hands-on client engagement and project work. With unlimited access to emerging technologies—including AI—and support from experienced mentors, buddies, and senior leaders, you’ll be empowered to grow every step of the way.

🌿Our Student & Graduate Programmes offer more than just career development. From wellness workshops and our free online digital doctor to social activities and purpose-driven initiatives in our Aspire, Ignite & Strive Intern and Placement programmes, you’ll find connection, support, and meaning in everything you do.

🎓And when you're ready to take the next step, you can fast-track to Manager in as little as 13 months from reaching Senior Consultant level—gaining leadership experience in data analysis, cyber security, and strategy.

Future opportunities

At KPMG, we invest in you in the long-term so your opportunities don’t end with the programme.

Early offer

Amazing opportunity to secure early offer to join Graduate Programme.
12 months

Those who complete the KPMG Graduate Programme can progress to manager within 12 months, the fastest route on the market.
85%

of our graduates passed their final Tax exams, Part 3. This is 27% higher than the national average.

€19.8 million

invested in KPMG Business School, who are responsible for your training & development.
94%

of our graduates passed their FAE exams in 2025. More students pass their ACA exams in KPMG than any other firm.
95%

of our graduates passed their CAP1 and CAP2 exams this year.