HS2 Ltd: does its hs2 graduate programme sponsor a UK visa?
No. HS2 Ltd does not sponsor its hs2 graduate programme for international students who need a visa. A two-year graduate programme of six-month rotational placements in project controls, engineering and commercial roles, based in London and Birmingham. HS2's graduate FAQ, last updated 5 February 2026 for the September 2026 intake, says applicants need ongoing right to work that is not time-bound and that Graduate visa holders cannot be accepted. The 2027 intake is not yet published, so this reflects the latest published rules.
- Sponsors grads?
- No
- Pay vs threshold
- Not published
- Opportunity
- graduate scheme
- Pay
- London basic £26,871 plus 15% flexible allowance; Birmingham basic £24,022 plus 15% flexible allowance (2026 intake)
- 2027 cycle
- 2027 intake not yet published; the 2026 programme closed on 22nd March 2026 (applications window)
- Confidence
- medium
“Due to the nature of our organisation, HS2 cannot sponsor any applications as we do not hold the required sponsorship license from the UK Home Office and candidates are not allowed to sponsor themselves.”
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What HS2 Ltd publishes about this programme
Checked against HS2 Ltd's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.
- Visa sponsorship policy: published
- Application dates: published
- Pay: published
- Locations: not published
- Degree requirement: not published
- Recruitment stages: not published
Sources
- https://www.hs2.org.uk/about-us/documents/graduates-at-hs2-faqs/
- https://hs2.org.uk/careers/future-talent/
Verdict last checked 2026-10-01.
Common questions
Does HS2 Ltd sponsor visas for its hs2 graduate programme?
No. HS2 Ltd does not sponsor its hs2 graduate programme for international students who need a visa. A two-year graduate programme of six-month rotational placements in project controls, engineering and commercial roles, based in London and Birmingham. HS2's graduate FAQ, last updated 5 February 2026 for the September 2026 intake, says applicants need ongoing right to work that is not time-bound and that Graduate visa holders cannot be accepted. The 2027 intake is not yet published, so this reflects the latest published rules.
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 HS2 Ltd?
The FAQ is for the 2026 intake; check it is repeated for 2027. Graduate visa holders are also excluded because of the two-year limit.
When do applications open for the HS2 Ltd hs2 graduate programme?
2027 intake not yet published; the 2026 programme closed on 22nd March 2026 (applications window). Checked on 2026-10-01 against HS2 Ltd's own site.
How should I confirm HS2 Ltd's sponsorship before applying?
Read the specific vacancy on HS2 Ltd'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.
Other public sector schemes
- NHSNo
- Civil ServiceNo
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeNo
- GCHQNo
- Teach FirstNo
- Police NowNo
- FrontlineNo
- Unlocked GraduatesNo
- BBCNot published
- Bank of EnglandSome tracks
- Local Government AssociationNo
- HM Revenue and CustomsNo
- Met OfficeSome tracks
- Environment AgencyNo
- Transport for LondonNo
- Network RailNo
- Nuclear Decommissioning AuthorityNo
- National Crime AgencyNo
- OfgemNo
- Bank of EnglandSome tracks
- GCHQNo
- Transport for LondonNot published
- Police NowNo
- DstlNo
- GCHQNo
- Royal Air ForceNot published
- Network RailNot published
- UKAEANot published
- Transport for LondonNot published
- UKAEANot published
- Network RailNo
- Transport for LondonNot published
- Civil Service Fast StreamNo
- GCHQNo
- MI5No
- MI6No
- Financial Conduct AuthoritySome tracks
- OfgemNo
- HM TreasuryNot published
- HM Revenue and CustomsNo
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeNo
- Environment AgencyNo
- Met OfficeNot published
- Competition and Markets AuthorityNot published
- Local Government AssociationNo
- Birmingham City CouncilNot published
- Manchester City CouncilNot published
- Glasgow City CouncilNot published
- University of OxfordNot published
- King's College LondonNo
- Imperial College LondonNot published
- University of BirminghamNo
- Teach FirstNo
- FrontlineNo
- Unlocked GraduatesNo
- Police NowNo
- Wellcome TrustSome tracks
- National Audit OfficeNo
- Government Actuary's DepartmentNot published
- Channel 4Not published
- Channel 4Not published
- NHS EnglandNot published
- NHS Education for ScotlandSome tracks
- Health Education and Improvement WalesNo
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation TrustNo
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS TrustNot published
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustNot published
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustNot published
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustNo
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustNot published
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustNot published
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustNot published
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation TrustNot published
- Greater London AuthorityNot published
- Information Commissioner's OfficeNo
- Information Commissioner's OfficeNo
- National TrustNo
- Liverpool City CouncilNo
- Sheffield City CouncilNot published
- Manchester University NHS Foundation TrustSome tracks
- Manchester University NHS Foundation TrustSome tracks
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustNot published
- University of BristolNot published
- Nottingham City CouncilNot published
- Sanctuary GroupNot published
- Sanctuary GroupNot published
- Home GroupNot published
- Canal & River TrustNot published
- Transport for WalesNo
- Ordnance SurveyNot published
- British LibraryNot published
- The Hyde GroupNot published
- Scottish WaterNot published
- Scottish WaterNot published
- Scottish WaterNot published
- London Borough of HackneyNo
- London Borough of HackneyNot published
- Cornwall CouncilNot published
- Surrey County CouncilNot published
- The Guinness PartnershipNot published
- The Guinness PartnershipNot published
- AbriNot published
- British Broadcasting CorporationNo
- British ArmyNo
- Royal NavyNo
- Metropolitan PoliceNo
- Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)Not published
- Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)Not published
- Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)Not published
- Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)Not published
- Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group)No
- Midland HeartNot published
- Midland HeartNot published
- Low Carbon Contracts CompanyNot published
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