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BASF: does its commercial graduate programme sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyCommercial Graduate Programme (UK)

Unconfirmed. BASF publishes no sponsorship policy for its commercial graduate programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. BASF UK runs a two-year Commercial Graduate Programme with rotations across Industrial Businesses, Agricultural Solutions, its in-house distributor BTC and Automotive Refinish Coatings, including time at the Milton Keynes head office. The BASF UK page says applications are not open at the moment and to check back later in the year. The page is not dated for a specific intake, so treat it as the standing UK scheme rather than a confirmed 2027 cohort. BASF UK pages say nothing about visa sponsorship.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
graduate scheme
2027 cycle
No published date as of 1 October 2026; the page says applications are not open at the moment and to check back later in the year
Confidence
medium
The catch: The page is a feature article that mentions the programme requires a year out in industry, so it is aimed at students who have done a placement. It prints no cohort year, so do not assume it is the 2027 intake.
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About the commercial graduate programme

Degree requirement
Minimum 2:1 plus a year out in industry“we're looking for graduates who have a minimum of a 2:1 level/qualification and have completed a year out in industry as part of their course”Source

What BASF publishes about this programme

Checked against BASF'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: not published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: not published

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-10-01.

Common questions

Does BASF sponsor visas for its commercial graduate programme?

Unconfirmed. BASF publishes no sponsorship policy for its commercial graduate programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. BASF UK runs a two-year Commercial Graduate Programme with rotations across Industrial Businesses, Agricultural Solutions, its in-house distributor BTC and Automotive Refinish Coatings, including time at the Milton Keynes head office. The BASF UK page says applications are not open at the moment and to check back later in the year. The page is not dated for a specific intake, so treat it as the standing UK scheme rather than a confirmed 2027 cohort. BASF UK pages say nothing about visa sponsorship.

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 BASF?

The page is a feature article that mentions the programme requires a year out in industry, so it is aimed at students who have done a placement. It prints no cohort year, so do not assume it is the 2027 intake.

When do applications open for the BASF commercial graduate programme?

No published date as of 1 October 2026; the page says applications are not open at the moment and to check back later in the year. Checked on 2026-10-01 against BASF's own site.

What degree do you need for the BASF commercial graduate programme?

Minimum 2:1 plus a year out in industry, according to BASF's own careers information.

How should I confirm BASF's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on BASF'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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