Sky: does its finance graduate programme sponsor a UK visa?

NoFinance Graduate Programme

No. Sky does not sponsor its finance graduate programme for international students who need a visa. The three year Finance Graduate Programme runs three rotations across finance and commercial teams based at Osterley, London, with full funding and paid study leave toward a CIMA qualification. It is open to final year students or graduates of any discipline. The page is explicit that Sky does not offer visa sponsorship for this programme, and candidates must hold the right to work in the UK or Ireland by the start date.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
graduate scheme
Pay
£35,000
2027 cycle
No published date as of 23 September 2026
Confidence
high
You'll need to have the appropriate right to work in the UK or Ireland by the start date. Sky does not offer sponsorship for this programme.
Sky, from its own careers pages
The catch: Open to final-year students or graduates of any discipline, but the no-sponsorship line rules out anyone who would need a Skilled Worker visa.

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Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-23.

Common questions

Does Sky sponsor visas for its finance graduate programme?

No. Sky does not sponsor its finance graduate programme for international students who need a visa. The three year Finance Graduate Programme runs three rotations across finance and commercial teams based at Osterley, London, with full funding and paid study leave toward a CIMA qualification. It is open to final year students or graduates of any discipline. The page is explicit that Sky does not offer visa sponsorship for this programme, and candidates must hold the right to work in the UK or Ireland by the start date.

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 Sky?

Open to final-year students or graduates of any discipline, but the no-sponsorship line rules out anyone who would need a Skilled Worker visa.

How should I confirm Sky's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Sky'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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