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KPMG UK: does its vacation scheme sponsor a UK visa?

NoVacation Scheme

No. KPMG UK does not sponsor its vacation scheme for international students who need a visa. KPMG welcomes international applications but does not offer visa sponsorship for vacation schemes. Applicants must already have right to work in the UK.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
vacation scheme
2027 cycle
No published date as of 9 October 2026
Confidence
high

KPMG UK Vacation Scheme: at a glance

KPMG UK runs four-week Vacation programmes in Audit and Tax for undergraduates, giving work experience in a specific business area on real projects alongside training from the firm's trainee curriculum. The programme is designed as a step towards a possible graduate offer, which would be for the same office location and business area as the vacation programme. Source

Duration
4 weeks“Our four-week Audit Vacation Programme is your chance to gain work experience in a specific audit business area”Source
Start date
July 2027Source
Who can apply
Students in their penultimate year of university or due to graduate in 2028“Our Vacation Programmes are open to students in their penultimate year of university or who are due to graduate in 2028.”Source
Degree requirement
On track for a 2:1 in any discipline, plus grade 5 (B) GCSE Maths and English Language and 120 UCAS points from your top 3 A level grades (or equivalents)“On track to achieve a 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline.”Source

How KPMG UK recruits

2027 intake. 4 stages, from KPMG UK's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-09. Test providers are named only where KPMG UK names them.

  1. Online Application

    Application form

    Submit academic background and general application details through KPMG's online system.

    • about 45 minutes
    “Explore and Apply”
    Source

  2. Online Assessments

    Online tests

    Two online assessments measuring ability to apply skills and reasoning required for the role.

    • about 60 minutes
    “Online Assessments”
    Source

  3. Video Interview

    Recorded video interview

    Record answers to six interview questions demonstrating skills, experience, and career motivations.

    • 6 questions
    • about 40 minutes
    “Record answers to six interview questions”
    SourceHow to prepare for a one-way video interview

  4. Launch Pad (In-person Assessment)

    Assessment centre

    Half-day immersive activities and assessments at KPMG office. Meet colleagues and complete final interview.

    “Meet us in-person for a day of immersive activities and assessments”
    Source

Every programme and stage at KPMG UK

“we are unable to offer sponsorship for Vacation, Insight or One Year Business Placement”
KPMG UK, from its own careers pages
The catch: KPMG does not sponsor visa holders for vacation schemes. Applicants must already have right to work in the UK or hold a student visa with working rights.
KPMG UK early careersVerify on gov.ukSee the licence record

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What KPMG UK publishes about this programme

Checked against KPMG UK's own careers pages on 2026-10-09. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: published
  • Application dates: not published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: published

More early careers programmes at KPMG UK

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-10-09. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does KPMG UK sponsor visas for its vacation scheme?

No. KPMG UK does not sponsor its vacation scheme for international students who need a visa. KPMG offers vacation schemes across multiple business areas including Audit and Tax for undergraduate students. Programmes run for varying periods and provide real-world experience on professional projects. KPMG welcomes international applications but does not offer visa sponsorship for vacation schemes. Applicants must already have right to work in the UK.

What is the KPMG UK vacation scheme?

KPMG UK runs four-week Vacation programmes in Audit and Tax for undergraduates, giving work experience in a specific business area on real projects alongside training from the firm's trainee curriculum. The programme is designed as a step towards a possible graduate offer, which would be for the same office location and business area as the vacation programme.

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 KPMG UK?

KPMG does not sponsor visa holders for vacation schemes. Applicants must already have right to work in the UK or hold a student visa with working rights.

When do applications open for the KPMG UK vacation scheme?

No published date as of 9 October 2026. Checked on 2026-10-09 against KPMG UK's own site.

How long is the KPMG UK vacation scheme?

4 weeks, according to KPMG UK's own careers information.

When does the KPMG UK vacation scheme start?

July 2027, according to KPMG UK's own careers information.

Who can apply for the KPMG UK vacation scheme?

Students in their penultimate year of university or due to graduate in 2028, according to KPMG UK's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the KPMG UK vacation scheme?

On track for a 2:1 in any discipline, plus grade 5 (B) GCSE Maths and English Language and 120 UCAS points from your top 3 A level grades (or equivalents), according to KPMG UK's own careers information.

How should I confirm KPMG UK's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on KPMG UK'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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