Aberdeen: does its graduate programme sponsor a UK visa?
Unconfirmed. Aberdeen publishes no sponsorship policy for its graduate programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. The graduate programme rotates new joiners across multiple teams to build technical capability and a broad view of the firm, and sits alongside a school leaver traineeship and the summer internship as one of three early careers routes. There is no degree subject bar: the firm says applicants come from all kinds of degree backgrounds. The honest reading of the page is that direct entry is the minority route, because Aberdeen states that most graduate programme places will be filled by people who have successfully completed a summer internship. Selection mirrors the internship: application and CV, online tests, video interview, then an assessment centre. Benefits published include pension contributions, healthcare and a gym subsidy. Salary is not published and neither is a closing date.
- Sponsors grads?
- Not published
- Pay vs threshold
- Not published
- Opportunity
- graduate scheme
- 2027 cycle
- No published date as of 24 September 2026
- Confidence
- high
“You must have the right to work in the UK in order to take part in the programme.”
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Sources
- https://www.aberdeenplc.com/en-gb/careers/early-careers/faq
- https://www.aberdeenplc.com/en-gb/careers/early-careers/summer-internships-and-graduate-programmes
- https://www.aberdeenplc.com/en-gb/careers/early-careers
Verdict last checked 2026-09-24.
Common questions
Does Aberdeen sponsor visas for its graduate programme?
Unconfirmed. Aberdeen publishes no sponsorship policy for its graduate programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. The graduate programme rotates new joiners across multiple teams to build technical capability and a broad view of the firm, and sits alongside a school leaver traineeship and the summer internship as one of three early careers routes. There is no degree subject bar: the firm says applicants come from all kinds of degree backgrounds. The honest reading of the page is that direct entry is the minority route, because Aberdeen states that most graduate programme places will be filled by people who have successfully completed a summer internship. Selection mirrors the internship: application and CV, online tests, video interview, then an assessment centre. Benefits published include pension contributions, healthcare and a gym subsidy. Salary is not published and neither is a closing date.
Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?
The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.
What is the catch international students miss with Aberdeen?
Most graduate places are filled by returning summer interns, so a direct graduate application competes for what is left. The right to work line is a requirement, not a refusal to sponsor.
How should I confirm Aberdeen's sponsorship before applying?
Read the specific vacancy on Aberdeen's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.
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- NatWestSome tracks
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- BarclaysSome tracks
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