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National Highways: does its year in industry sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyYear in Industry (2027-28 placements)

Unconfirmed. National Highways publishes no sponsorship policy for its year in industry, so we cannot state a firm answer. The placements page and early careers page say nothing about visas, sponsorship or nationality.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Below the threshold
Opportunity
placement
Pay
£23,620 per annum
2027 cycle
Closed: applications for the 2027-28 placements closed on 19 October 2026
Confidence
medium

National Highways Year in Industry: at a glance

National Highways' Year in Industry programme is for undergraduates whose degree includes a placement year. Placement students work on projects supported by industry professionals in their chosen area, with programmes in Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment; Digital and Data; Finance; and Project Management. Support comes through on-the-job learning, training and hands-on experience, with senior colleagues guiding students through the placement. Source

Start date
June“you must be currently studying in the penultimate year of an undergraduate degree and available to work from June”Source
Who can apply
Undergraduates in the penultimate year of their degree who are available to work from June; other entry requirements vary by programme“For all placement programmes, you must be currently studying in the penultimate year of an undergraduate degree and available to work from June. Other entry requirements vary depending on the programme.”Source
Starting pay
£23,620 per annumSource
Degree requirement
currently in the penultimate year of an undergraduate degree“For all placement programmes, you must be currently studying in the penultimate year of an undergraduate degree and available to work from June.”Source
Recruitment stages
  1. Online application form
  2. Online assessment
  3. Telephone or Teams interview
  4. Virtual assessment day
“First, you’ll complete an online application form, where we’ll ask why you’re interested in National Highways and the early careers programme you’re applying for.”Source
The catch: The deadline is close: 2027-28 placements close on 19 October 2026 and some roles may close early. The page does not give the placement length in months, only that it is a placement year starting from June, and the nine-week summer internship is a separate programme.
National Highways early careersVerify on gov.uk

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What National Highways publishes about this programme

Checked against National Highways's own careers pages on 2026-10-24. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

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

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Verdict last checked 2026-10-12. Application dates last checked 2026-10-24. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does National Highways sponsor visas for its year in industry?

Unconfirmed. National Highways publishes no sponsorship policy for its year in industry, so we cannot state a firm answer. National Highways runs Year in Industry placements for undergraduates whose degree includes a placement year, across Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment, Digital and Data, Finance, and Project Management. Students work on live road projects with support from industry professionals and earn £23,620 per annum. Applicants must be in the penultimate year of an undergraduate degree and available to start work from June. The placements page and early careers page say nothing about visas, sponsorship or nationality.

What is the National Highways year in industry?

National Highways' Year in Industry programme is for undergraduates whose degree includes a placement year. Placement students work on projects supported by industry professionals in their chosen area, with programmes in Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment; Digital and Data; Finance; and Project Management. Support comes through on-the-job learning, training and hands-on experience, with senior colleagues guiding students through the placement.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme sits below the Skilled Worker salary threshold, which is itself a reason sponsorship is not possible.

What is the catch international students miss with National Highways?

The deadline is close: 2027-28 placements close on 19 October 2026 and some roles may close early. The page does not give the placement length in months, only that it is a placement year starting from June, and the nine-week summer internship is a separate programme.

When do applications open for the National Highways year in industry?

Closed: applications for the 2027-28 placements closed on 19 October 2026. Checked on 2026-10-24 against National Highways's own site.

When does the National Highways year in industry start?

June, according to National Highways's own careers information.

Who can apply for the National Highways year in industry?

Undergraduates in the penultimate year of their degree who are available to work from June; other entry requirements vary by programme, according to National Highways's own careers information.

What does the National Highways year in industry pay?

£23,620 per annum, according to National Highways's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the National Highways year in industry?

currently in the penultimate year of an undergraduate degree, according to National Highways's own careers information.

What are the recruitment stages for the National Highways year in industry?

Online application form, Online assessment, Telephone or Teams interview, Virtual assessment day, according to National Highways's own careers information.

How should I confirm National Highways's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on National Highways'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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