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Transport for London: does its summer internship sponsor a UK visa?

NoSummer Internship

No. Transport for London does not sponsor its summer internship for international students who need a visa. The 2027 adverts, dated 20 October 2026, state that the roles are not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme and that candidates need the right to work in the UK for the full length of the scheme.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Below the threshold
Opportunity
internship
Pay
£27,029 pro rata, per annum (Engineering & Technology internship)
2027 cycle
Open now (adverts dated 20 October 2026), no fixed closing date and roles may close early; assessment centres 3 and 4 December 2026 (Mechanical Engineering), 16 December 2026 (Civil Engineering) and 13 January 2027 (Engineering and Technology); internships start 14 June 2027
Confidence
high

Transport for London Summer Internship: at a glance

TfL runs 12-week summer internships in London, including Engineering & Technology (Systems, Electrical or Technology Engineering streams) and Mechanical Engineering, with hybrid working. Interns work on live projects with TfL's engineering teams, and the page says they may be considered for a graduate position through a fast-track process. Source

Duration
12 weeksSource
Locations
LondonSource
Starting pay
£27,029 pro rata, per annum (Engineering & Technology internship)Source
Degree requirement
Minimum 2:2 BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc in electrical, electronic, systems or mechatronic engineering or a closely related subject accredited by the IET (Engineering & Technology internship)“Candidates must already hold or be on track to achieve a minimum of 2:2 BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc in electrical, electronic, systems or mechatronic engineering or a closely related subject accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).”Source

Every programme and stage at Transport for London

“This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme.”
Transport for London, from its own careers pages
The catch: Summer internships are separate from the year in industry programmes TfL also runs. There is no fixed closing date and each advert warns it may close soon depending on the level of interest.
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What Transport for London publishes about this programme

Checked against Transport for London's own careers pages on 2026-10-22. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

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

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Common questions

Does Transport for London sponsor visas for its summer internship?

No. Transport for London does not sponsor its summer internship for international students who need a visa. Transport for London runs 12 week summer internships starting 14 June 2027, including Engineering & Technology, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering, each paying £27,029 pro rata. The 2027 adverts, dated 20 October 2026, state that the roles are not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme and that candidates need the right to work in the UK for the full length of the scheme. Applicants may make one application a year across TfL's graduate, year in industry and summer schemes.

What is the Transport for London summer internship?

TfL runs 12-week summer internships in London, including Engineering & Technology (Systems, Electrical or Technology Engineering streams) and Mechanical Engineering, with hybrid working. Interns work on live projects with TfL's engineering teams, and the page says they may be considered for a graduate position through a fast-track process.

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 Transport for London?

Summer internships are separate from the year in industry programmes TfL also runs. There is no fixed closing date and each advert warns it may close soon depending on the level of interest.

When do applications open for the Transport for London summer internship?

Open now (adverts dated 20 October 2026), no fixed closing date and roles may close early; assessment centres 3 and 4 December 2026 (Mechanical Engineering), 16 December 2026 (Civil Engineering) and 13 January 2027 (Engineering and Technology); internships start 14 June 2027. Checked on 2026-10-22 against Transport for London's own site.

How long is the Transport for London summer internship?

12 weeks, according to Transport for London's own careers information.

Where is the Transport for London summer internship based?

London, according to Transport for London's own careers information.

What does the Transport for London summer internship pay?

£27,029 pro rata, per annum (Engineering & Technology internship), according to Transport for London's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Transport for London summer internship?

Minimum 2:2 BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc in electrical, electronic, systems or mechatronic engineering or a closely related subject accredited by the IET (Engineering & Technology internship), according to Transport for London's own careers information.

How should I confirm Transport for London's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Transport for London'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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