What is the Kainos graduate scheme application process?

Kainos's own careers pages describe 2 stages: Application, then Assessment.

Does Kainos sponsor visas for graduates?

Kainos requires an unconditional right to work, not subject to sponsorship or an expiry date, for all its Early Careers roles.

Kainos early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-12 against Kainos's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Kainos. How we check

At a glance

Kainos Academy, graduate programme with placements and the Earn as you Learn apprenticeshipgraduate scheme
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No2 stages
Graduates and Placementsgraduate scheme
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No2 stages
Earn as you Learn apprenticeship, Apprentice Technologist (BSc Part-Time Computing Systems degree with Ulster University)apprenticeship
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No

Academy, graduate programme with placements and the Earn

How Kainos recruits

Current early careers cycle (2027 dates not yet published). 2 stages, from Kainos's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Kainos names them.

Application
Application form
Online application for a live vacancy with personal details, a CV upload and a short questionnaire. A cover letter is optional.
“As part of your application, you'll be asked to provide your personal details, upload your CV and complete a short questionnaire.”
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Assessment
Assessment centre
An assessment where you meet members of the team to discuss skills, experience and interest in the role. Assessment day dates are listed in each job description.
“Assessment – You'll meet members of our team to discuss your skills, experience and interest in the role.”
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Graduates and Placements

Same 2-stage process as the academy, graduate programme with placements and the earn above. Programme details

Visa sponsorship

Academy, graduate programme with placements and the Earn
Kainos requires an unconditional right to work, not subject to sponsorship or an expiry date, for all its Early Careers roles.
“To apply for an Early Careers role, you must have unconditional right to work in the country where the role is based at the time of application, as defined by GOV.UK. Your right to work must not be subject to an expiry or renewal date, restrictions on the type of work you can do, minimum salary requirements, or sponsorship.”
Graduates and Placements
Kainos requires an unconditional right to work, not subject to sponsorship or an expiry date, for all its Early Careers roles.
“To apply for an Early Careers role, you must have unconditional right to work in the country where the role is based at the time of application, as defined by GOV.UK. Your right to work must not be subject to an expiry or renewal date, restrictions on the type of work you can do, minimum salary requirements, or sponsorship.”
Earn as you Learn apprenticeship, Apprentice Technologist
Kainos pays Belfast apprentices to study a part-time BSc in Computing Systems at Ulster University, but early careers roles need unconditional right to work with no sponsorship.
“Your right to work must not be subject to an expiry or renewal date, restrictions on the type of work you can do, minimum salary requirements, or sponsorship.”

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Common questions

What is the Kainos graduate scheme application process?: Kainos's own careers pages describe 2 stages: Application, then Assessment.
Does Kainos sponsor visas for graduates?: Kainos requires an unconditional right to work, not subject to sponsorship or an expiry date, for all its Early Careers roles.

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