What is the Transport for London graduate scheme application process?

Transport for London's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Step 1 - Online application, then Step 2 - Online test, Stage One, then Step 2 - Online test, Stage Two, then Step 3 - Assessment centre.

Does Transport for London use a recorded video interview?

Yes. Transport for London lists a recorded video interview stage ("Step 2 - Online test, Stage Two"), on Cappfinity.

Which assessment providers does Transport for London use?

Transport for London names Cappfinity on its own careers pages.

Does Transport for London sponsor visas for graduates?

States outright it cannot currently meet the Home Office's sponsorship eligibility criteria

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Last checked 2026-10-22 against Transport for London's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Transport for London. How we check

At a glance

TfL Graduate Schemegraduate scheme
OpenVisa sponsorship: No4 stages
TfL Apprenticeships (degree-level route not specified; roles currently closed)apprenticeship
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages
Apprenticeships and graduate schemes (roles closed for the current cycle at time of research)apprenticeship
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages
Engineering & Technology Year in Industryplacement
OpenVisa sponsorship: No4 stages
Mechanical Engineering Year in Industryplacement
Rolling, closes when filledVisa sponsorship: No
Civil Engineering Year in Industryplacement
Rolling, closes when filledVisa sponsorship: No
Spatial Planning and Development Year in Industryplacement
Rolling, closes when filledVisa sponsorship: No
Summer Internshipinternship
OpenVisa sponsorship: No
Stuart Ross Communications Internshipinternship
Rolling, closes when filledVisa sponsorship: No
Quantity Surveying Summer Placementinternship
Rolling, closes when filledVisa sponsorship: No
Women in Bus and Coach Summer Internshipinternship
Rolling, closes when filledVisa sponsorship: No

TfL Graduate Scheme

How Transport for London recruits

September 2026 intake closed; 2027 process as currently published. 4 stages, from Transport for London's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Transport for London names them.

Step 1 - Online application
Application form
Online application with personal details, programme choice (one per campaign), qualifications and certificates; eligibility screening questions.
“Use our online application to enter your personal details and select the programme you wish to apply for.”
Source
Step 2 - Online test, Stage One
Situational judgement test, Cappfinity
Strengths-based assessment: multimedia introduction to TfL and hypothetical scenarios where you rank preferred responses. Cappfinity prep hub recommended.
“We'll introduce you to TfL through a variety of multimedia sources. You'll be presented with a range of hypothetical scenarios that ask you to rank in order your preferred response.”
Source
Step 2 - Online test, Stage Two
Recorded video interview, Cappfinity
Realistic programme scenarios, some answered by video recording and some by ranking responses; TfL advises up to 5 minutes preparing each video question.
“Some questions will ask you to respond through a video recording, while others will require you to rank the response options in your preferred order.”
Source How to prepare for a one-way video interview
Step 3 - Assessment centre
Assessment centre
Virtual or in-person assessment centre, typically an interview plus a group exercise, presentation or technical task; 48 hours to confirm, fixed dates, outcome within a week.
“You will take part in a range of activities, typically an interview alongside a group exercise, presentation or a technical task.”
Source

TfL Apprenticeships

Same 4-stage process as the tfl graduate scheme above. Programme details

Apprenticeships and graduate schemes

Same 4-stage process as the tfl graduate scheme above. Programme details

Engineering & Technology Year in Industry

Same 4-stage process as the tfl graduate scheme above. Programme details

Visa sponsorship

TfL Graduate Scheme
States outright it cannot currently meet the Home Office's sponsorship eligibility criteria
“TfL is currently unable to provide sponsorship to candidates for these roles as the Home Office's eligibility criteria for sponsorship will not be met. TfL keeps its approach under review in line with changes to UK immigration rules.”
TfL Apprenticeships
TfL's own apprenticeships page shows current roles closed, with no live programme to check eligibility against.
“Our roles are now closed. Please register your interest for future roles.”
Apprenticeships and graduate schemes
TfL's apprenticeships page was showing closed roles at time of research and states nothing about nationality, residency or visa sponsorship.
“Our roles are now closed. Please register your interest for future roles.”
Engineering & Technology Year in Industry
TfL's Engineering & Technology Year in Industry pays £27,029, and its 2027 advert says the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
“This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme.”
Mechanical Engineering Year in Industry
TfL's one-year Mechanical Engineering placement pays £27,029 and starts 6 September 2027, and the advert says the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
“This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme.”
Civil Engineering Year in Industry
TfL's one-year Civil Engineering placement pays £27,029 and asks for students on track for a 2:1, and the advert says the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
“This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme.”
Spatial Planning and Development Year in Industry
TfL's planning year in industry pays £27,029 with two pathways, Spatial Planning and Places for London, and the advert says the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
“This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme.”
Summer Internship
TfL's 12 week summer internships pay £27,029 pro rata, and every 2027 advert says the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
“This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme.”
Stuart Ross Communications Internship
TfL's 11-month communications internship for under-represented groups pays a £27,029 bursary from 6 September 2027, and the advert says it is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
“This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme.”
Quantity Surveying Summer Placement
TfL's 12-week quantity surveying summer placement pays £27,029 pro rata from 14 June 2027, and the advert says it is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
“This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme.”
Women in Bus and Coach Summer Internship
TfL's 12-week Bus Operations internship for women and non-binary students pays a £27,029 pro rata bursary from 14 June 2027, and the advert says it is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
“This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme.”

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Common questions

What is the Transport for London graduate scheme application process?: Transport for London's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Step 1 - Online application, then Step 2 - Online test, Stage One, then Step 2 - Online test, Stage Two, then Step 3 - Assessment centre.
Does Transport for London use a recorded video interview?: Yes. Transport for London lists a recorded video interview stage ("Step 2 - Online test, Stage Two"), on Cappfinity.
Which assessment providers does Transport for London use?: Transport for London names Cappfinity on its own careers pages.
Does Transport for London sponsor visas for graduates?: States outright it cannot currently meet the Home Office's sponsorship eligibility criteria

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