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Government Operational Research Service: does its sandwich student scheme sponsor a UK visa?

NoSandwich Student Scheme

No. Government Operational Research Service does not sponsor its sandwich student scheme for international students who need a visa. The GORS sandwich placement scheme places numerate undergraduates in a participating government department for a year in industry, starting in the summer, before they return for their final year.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
placement
Pay
Median starting salary around £28,000 (London) or £25,000 (national)
2027 cycle
Applications usually run from around January to March on Civil Service Jobs; no 2027 dates published yet
Confidence
medium

Government Operational Research Service Sandwich Student Scheme: at a glance

The Government Operational Research Service (GORS) sandwich placement scheme is for students completing a year in industry during their degree who are interested in government analysis. Placement students spend a year in one of the participating government departments and join GORS, which has over 1,500 members. Successful applicants can express three location preferences, with roles across the UK. Source

Duration
One year“Starting in summertime, you’ll spend a year working in one of the participating government departments.”Source
Start date
Summer“Starting in summertime, you’ll spend a year working in one of the participating government departments.”Source
Who can apply
Students on a degree with at least 50% numerate modules who will return to university for their final year after the placement, and who meet Civil Service nationality and immigration requirementsSource
Locations
Across the UKSource
Starting pay
Median starting salaries around £28,000 (London) or £25,000 (National); varies by location and department“Current median starting salaries across departments are around £28,000 (London) or £25,000 (National) for students.”Source
Degree requirement
Degree with at least 50% numerate modules, returning to university for a final year“your degree has at least 50% of modules that are numerate”Source
Recruitment stages
  1. Online application form
  2. Interview (usually virtual, with a short presentation)
“There are two stages to the application process - an online application form, and an interview.”Source
“You will need to demonstrate that you meet the relevant immigration requirements and their eligibility under the Civil Service Nationality Rules (CSNRs).”
Government Operational Research Service, from its own careers pages
The catch: The page lists the eligible groups (UK, Irish, Commonwealth nationals with the right to work, EU and EEA nationals with settled or pre-settled status and certain others) and does not mention sponsorship. Higher vetting levels need a three year UK footprint, which can limit the department you are placed in. No 2027 dates are published yet.
Government Operational Research Service early careersVerify on gov.uk

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What Government Operational Research Service publishes about this programme

Checked against Government Operational Research Service's own careers pages on 2026-10-21. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: published

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-10-21. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Government Operational Research Service sponsor visas for its sandwich student scheme?

No. Government Operational Research Service does not sponsor its sandwich student scheme for international students who need a visa. The GORS sandwich placement scheme places numerate undergraduates in a participating government department for a year in industry, starting in the summer, before they return for their final year. At least half of the degree's modules must be numerate. Recruitment runs once a year on Civil Service Jobs, usually from around January to March, with an online application followed by a virtual interview and a short presentation. Median starting salaries are around £28,000 in London and £25,000 elsewhere. Eligibility is limited to the groups allowed under the Civil Service Nationality Rules and offers depend on security clearance.

What is the Government Operational Research Service sandwich student scheme?

The Government Operational Research Service (GORS) sandwich placement scheme is for students completing a year in industry during their degree who are interested in government analysis. Placement students spend a year in one of the participating government departments and join GORS, which has over 1,500 members. Successful applicants can express three location preferences, with roles across the UK.

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 Government Operational Research Service?

The page lists the eligible groups (UK, Irish, Commonwealth nationals with the right to work, EU and EEA nationals with settled or pre-settled status and certain others) and does not mention sponsorship. Higher vetting levels need a three year UK footprint, which can limit the department you are placed in. No 2027 dates are published yet.

When do applications open for the Government Operational Research Service sandwich student scheme?

Applications usually run from around January to March on Civil Service Jobs; no 2027 dates published yet. Checked on 2026-10-21 against Government Operational Research Service's own site.

How long is the Government Operational Research Service sandwich student scheme?

One year, according to Government Operational Research Service's own careers information.

When does the Government Operational Research Service sandwich student scheme start?

Summer, according to Government Operational Research Service's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Government Operational Research Service sandwich student scheme?

Students on a degree with at least 50% numerate modules who will return to university for their final year after the placement, and who meet Civil Service nationality and immigration requirements, according to Government Operational Research Service's own careers information.

Where is the Government Operational Research Service sandwich student scheme based?

Across the UK, according to Government Operational Research Service's own careers information.

What does the Government Operational Research Service sandwich student scheme pay?

Median starting salaries around £28,000 (London) or £25,000 (National); varies by location and department, according to Government Operational Research Service's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Government Operational Research Service sandwich student scheme?

Degree with at least 50% numerate modules, returning to university for a final year, according to Government Operational Research Service's own careers information.

What are the recruitment stages for the Government Operational Research Service sandwich student scheme?

Online application form, Interview (usually virtual, with a short presentation), according to Government Operational Research Service's own careers information.

How should I confirm Government Operational Research Service's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Government Operational Research Service'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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