AIB: does its uk graduate programme 2027 sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyAIB UK Graduate Programme 2027

Unconfirmed. AIB publishes no sponsorship policy for its uk graduate programme 2027, so we cannot state a firm answer. The AIB UK Graduate Programme is a 23-month contract based in Belfast with rotations across AIB UK teams including Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Banking, Asset Based Lending and Business Banking, with a data and analytics focus. It starts in September 2027 and the salary is 26,500 pounds. It requires a 2:1 and says applicants must be resident in the United Kingdom and fully authorised to work or hold a valid work permit for the full duration. It does not say AIB will sponsor a visa.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Below the threshold
Opportunity
graduate scheme
Pay
£26,500
2027 cycle
Applications open now, closing 26 October 2026
Confidence
high
The catch: The posting asks for existing authorisation to work or a valid work permit for the full programme, and the 26,500 pound salary is below typical Skilled Worker thresholds, so sponsorship is unlikely to be practical. The programme may close before 26 October 2026 if demand is high.

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What AIB publishes about this programme

Checked against AIB's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: published
  • Pay: published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: not published

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-10-01.

Common questions

Does AIB sponsor visas for its uk graduate programme 2027?

Unconfirmed. AIB publishes no sponsorship policy for its uk graduate programme 2027, so we cannot state a firm answer. The AIB UK Graduate Programme is a 23-month contract based in Belfast with rotations across AIB UK teams including Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Banking, Asset Based Lending and Business Banking, with a data and analytics focus. It starts in September 2027 and the salary is 26,500 pounds. It requires a 2:1 and says applicants must be resident in the United Kingdom and fully authorised to work or hold a valid work permit for the full duration. It does not say AIB will sponsor a visa.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme sits below the Skilled Worker salary threshold, which is itself a reason sponsorship is not possible.

What is the catch international students miss with AIB?

The posting asks for existing authorisation to work or a valid work permit for the full programme, and the 26,500 pound salary is below typical Skilled Worker thresholds, so sponsorship is unlikely to be practical. The programme may close before 26 October 2026 if demand is high.

When do applications open for the AIB uk graduate programme 2027?

Applications open now, closing 26 October 2026. Checked on 2026-10-01 against AIB's own site.

How should I confirm AIB's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on AIB'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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