Imagination Technologies: does its graduate programme sponsor a UK visa?
Only in part. Imagination Technologies sponsors its graduate programme for some tracks or offices, not all. Imagination Technologies recruits every year for graduate roles in its GPU, AI and Ethernet departments, which is a narrower and more specialised set of teams than most technology graduate schemes. The stated core requirements are software skills in C and C plus plus and hardware skills in digital design. Its headquarters is Kings Langley, with further UK offices in Cambridge, Bristol and Manchester, and a hybrid framework that supports remote working. The same early careers FAQ that covers placements confirms Imagination can support the work visa process for successful applicants where possible.
- Sponsors grads?
- Some tracks
- Pay vs threshold
- Not published
- Opportunity
- graduate scheme
- 2027 cycle
- We typically begin advertising for roles towards the end of the calendar year, into the new year and will then plan to fill these roles by the end of the first quarter of the new year.
- Confidence
- high
“For successful applicants, we can support the work VISA process where possible.”
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Verdict last checked 2026-09-23.
Common questions
Does Imagination Technologies sponsor visas for its graduate programme?
Only in part. Imagination Technologies sponsors its graduate programme for some tracks or offices, not all. Imagination Technologies recruits every year for graduate roles in its GPU, AI and Ethernet departments, which is a narrower and more specialised set of teams than most technology graduate schemes. The stated core requirements are software skills in C and C plus plus and hardware skills in digital design. Its headquarters is Kings Langley, with further UK offices in Cambridge, Bristol and Manchester, and a hybrid framework that supports remote working. The same early careers FAQ that covers placements confirms Imagination can support the work visa process for successful applicants where possible.
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 Imagination Technologies?
Imagination states this once on its early careers page, covering successful applicants generally rather than per programme. It also confirms it hires students on a student visa, which is rarer still in this sector.
How should I confirm Imagination Technologies's sponsorship before applying?
Read the specific vacancy on Imagination Technologies'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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