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Year in Enterprise (YIE)

Complete your placement with NTU Enterprise!

If you're keen to establish a business instead of completing a more traditional sandwich placement, why not apply to the Year in Enterprise placement programme supported by the NTU Enterprise team? Our placement gives you a valuable opportunity to learn about enterprise and what it means to be an entrepreneur.

Be part of a dynamic cohort of entrepreneurs at the Dryden Enterprise Centre

NTU Enterprise offers an amazing opportunity to work with our team of advisors, mentors and experts to develop and launch your business. Whether you’re freelancing, self-employed or looking to launch a limited company, we can give you the support you need.

Instead of a regular placement, you will:

  • Get the chance to kickstart your business while you're still at university
  • Build your entrepreneurial skills with the help of experts
  • Build networks and valuable connections with other businesses and peers
  • Get a feel for the world of enterprise in our home for SMEs at the Dryden Enterprise Centre

Am I Eligible?

  • The programme is for any NTU student from any discipline who is interested in pursuing a business idea (including freelancing) as part of their placement year.  The only exception is international students, as unfortunately we can’t provide placements for anyone with Student Visa status.
  • To be eligible you will need to have a business idea. You may have started to explore the idea already and may have registered a business - but you must still be in the start-up phase.

How does the application process work?

The application process is competitive including submission of an application form outlining your business idea, followed by an informal interview. We also require your course tutor to approve your application – they must complete a form before the deadline.

The placement year runs from 22 September 2025 - 31 July 2026

  • Applications for the 2025/2026 placement programme are now open
  • Deadline for completion of Tutor Approval Form is Friday 18 April 2025
  • Deadline for applications is Friday 25 April 2025
  • Interviews take place on Monday 12 May 2025

Applications for Year In Enterprise 2025/26 are now open.

If you're interested in applying for the Year in Enterprise Student Placement please complete and submit the Year in Enterprise 25/26 Application Form

What do I need to consider?

If you're interested in exploring this opportunity, here are some things to consider:

  • You must be an undergraduate student at NTU, eligible to undertake a placement year. Unfortunately, the offer isn't available to our international students with Student Visa status
  • You must check if our offer meets the requirements of your placement year - this can be done with your tutor
  • The programme involves workshops, events, mentoring and peer support. You will be required to attend all activities in-person at the Dryden Enterprise Centre on NTU City Campus. We will not be offering online sessions
  • The year’s placement includes a 12 week intensive start-up programme – attendance is compulsory. Following this, there will be monthly workshops, events and 1:1s
  • As part of the placement, you will receive a free Flexi-Membership at the Dryden Enterprise Centre. You’ll also have the opportunity to pitch for Santander grant funding to get your business off the ground!
  • It will be fast paced and hard work, requiring self-motivation and commitment – we hope you’re up for the challenge!

If you're interested in participating and meet the above criteria it is essential that you download and read the Information for Applicants 25/26 before you apply.