Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group): does its defence equipment & support apprenticeships sponsor a UK visa?

NoDefence Equipment & Support Apprenticeships

No. Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group) does not sponsor its defence equipment & support apprenticeships for international students who need a visa. The apprenticeship FAQ says the NAD Group does not offer visa sponsorship and will not sponsor your visa for any of its apprenticeships. Anyone who needs a sponsored visa to work in the UK cannot use these apprenticeships to get one.

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

Every programme and stage at Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group)

“The NAD Group will not sponsor your visa for any of our apprenticeships.”
Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group), from its own careers pages
The catch: Specific apprenticeship names and current vacancies are not detailed on the careers overview page; candidates must check the dedicated apprenticeships section or vacancies portal.

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What Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group) publishes about this programme

Checked against Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group)'s own careers pages on 2026-10-24. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

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

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Sources

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Common questions

Does Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group) sponsor visas for its defence equipment & support apprenticeships?

No. Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group) does not sponsor its defence equipment & support apprenticeships for international students who need a visa. The apprenticeship FAQ says the NAD Group does not offer visa sponsorship and will not sponsor your visa for any of its apprenticeships. All roles also need Security Check (SC) clearance as a minimum. Anyone who needs a sponsored visa to work in the UK cannot use these apprenticeships to get one.

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 Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group)?

Specific apprenticeship names and current vacancies are not detailed on the careers overview page; candidates must check the dedicated apprenticeships section or vacancies portal.

When do applications open for the Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group) defence equipment & support apprenticeships?

No published date as of 9 October 2026. Checked on 2026-10-24 against Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group)'s own site.

How should I confirm Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group)'s sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Ministry of Defence (DE&S, NAD Group)'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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