SYSTRA: does its level 3 and degree apprenticeships sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyLevel 3 and Degree Apprenticeships (STEM Engineering)

Unconfirmed. SYSTRA publishes no sponsorship policy for its level 3 and degree apprenticeships, so we cannot state a firm answer. SYSTRA UK says it takes on apprentices every year, with 20% learning time and 80% on-the-job experience. Options include a Level 3 Digital Engineering Apprenticeship leading to technical pathways at Level 4 and beyond, plus degree apprenticeships. The page does not mention visas.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
apprenticeship
2027 cycle
No published date as of 1 October 2026
Confidence
medium
The catch: Apprenticeship funding rules usually need settled residency; the employer page does not say how it treats visa holders.

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About the level 3 and degree apprenticeships

Degree requirement
Level 3: five GCSEs including Maths and English. Level 4 / Degree Apprenticeship: A-levels (subjects dependent on discipline) or equivalent BTEC qualifications“Entry requirements are five GCSEs, including Maths and English”Source
Recruitment stages
  1. Application
  2. Online video interview (Shortlister)
  3. Final interview
“If you submit a successful application, you will have an online video interview via the platform ‘Shortlister’. If you pass this process, we will invite you to the final interview.”Source

What SYSTRA publishes about this programme

Checked against SYSTRA's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: not published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: published

More early careers programmes at SYSTRA

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-10-01.

Common questions

Does SYSTRA sponsor visas for its level 3 and degree apprenticeships?

Unconfirmed. SYSTRA publishes no sponsorship policy for its level 3 and degree apprenticeships, so we cannot state a firm answer. SYSTRA UK says it takes on apprentices every year, with 20% learning time and 80% on-the-job experience. Options include a Level 3 Digital Engineering Apprenticeship leading to technical pathways at Level 4 and beyond, plus degree apprenticeships. The page does not mention visas.

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 SYSTRA?

Apprenticeship funding rules usually need settled residency; the employer page does not say how it treats visa holders.

When do applications open for the SYSTRA level 3 and degree apprenticeships?

No published date as of 1 October 2026. Checked on 2026-10-01 against SYSTRA's own site.

What degree do you need for the SYSTRA level 3 and degree apprenticeships?

Level 3: five GCSEs including Maths and English. Level 4 / Degree Apprenticeship: A-levels (subjects dependent on discipline) or equivalent BTEC qualifications, according to SYSTRA's own careers information.

What are the recruitment stages for the SYSTRA level 3 and degree apprenticeships?

Application, Online video interview (Shortlister), Final interview, according to SYSTRA's own careers information.

How should I confirm SYSTRA's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on SYSTRA'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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