Career in London - advice for a student

Hi guys, Currently first year studying International Business Administration bachelor in Rotterdam (top 15 uni in Europe) as an international student. Dreaming about IB/PE career in London. Planning to get a MSc in finance in top tier European university (LSE, LBS, Oxford, Cambridge, Bocconi).

I'm looking for an advice: 1. What internships should i get (and how)? 2. Is it possible to get accepted for MSc in finance in top tier European university with bachelor from Rotterdam? 3. How to find a job in IB/PE in London after getting MSc from top tier uni (for example MSc in Finance and PE from LSE) and what are my chances?

Thank you in advance.

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I'm not sure, but there is a decent sized IB scene in Amsterdam so you should look into that. There are plenty of European students in London so I don't think your dutch residency should be an issue

 

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