WTW: does its internship sponsor a UK visa?

Only some tracksInternship

Only in part. WTW sponsors its internship for some tracks or offices, not all. WTW welcomes applications from all candidates but does not accept visa sponsorship for all roles; students should check the job description for eligibility.

Sponsors grads?
Some tracks
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
internship
2027 cycle
2027 internship adverts open now, closing dates vary by role: Retirement Actuarial Trainee Consultant (Leeds) 30 October 2026; Work & Reward Consulting (London) 4 November 2026; Software Developer (Reigate) 15 November 2026; Actuarial Consultant and Data Scientist (P&C Insurance, London/Reigate) 20 November 2026; Retirement Actuarial Trainee Consultant (Reigate) 30 November 2026; one application per programme year
Confidence
high

WTW Internship: at a glance

WTW's UK internship and graduate programmes cover a range of business areas, and some roles need specific degree disciplines. Applicants complete an application form and a video interview, then attend an assessment centre or interview. WTW advises penultimate year students to apply to the Internship Program. Source

Start date
July to August (UK)Source
Who can apply
Penultimate year students are advised to apply to the Internship Program“We would advise that penultimate year students apply to our Internship Program whilst final year and recent graduates apply to the Graduate Program.”Source

How WTW recruits

2027 summer internship. 4 stages, from WTW's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-09. Test providers are named only where WTW names them.

  1. Online application form

    Application form

    Complete an online application form on the WTW careers website providing basic information and background.

    “Start by completing an application form on our careers website.”
  2. HireVue video interview

    Recorded video interview, HireVue

    Record a video interview using HireVue Assessments platform as part of objective review of candidates.

    “We use HireVue Assessments at WTW. As part of our objective review, it helps us consider which program might be appropriate for you and that we're providing you with a fair opportunity for success if you move forward.”
  3. Assessment centre or interview

    Assessment centre

    Depending on location and programme, attend an assessment centre or meet with WTW representatives for interview. This is an opportunity to meet people, ask questions and showcase skills.

    “Depending on your location and the program you're applying for, you'll be invited to an assessment center or an interview. Either way, it's your chance to meet our people, ask questions and showcase your skills.”
  4. Offer stage

    Offer

    If successful in earlier stages, candidates receive an offer and begin onboarding for their WTW career.

    “If you're successful during step three, we may make you an offer.”

Every programme and stage at WTW

“We welcome applications from all candidates, but we don't accept visa sponsorship candidates for all roles - make sure you review the job description to check whether you're eligible.”
WTW, from its own careers pages
The catch: Visa sponsorship is not available for all internship roles; review the specific job description to confirm eligibility.

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What WTW publishes about this programme

Checked against WTW'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: published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: published

More early careers programmes at WTW

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-10-09. Application dates last checked 2026-10-24. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does WTW sponsor visas for its internship?

Only in part. WTW sponsors its internship for some tracks or offices, not all. WTW runs a summer internship programme for undergraduate students. The programme offers real-world business experience across insurance, retirement, health and career divisions. Students can work in actuarial, consulting, data science, risk and broking roles. Applicants should be on track for a 2:1 degree. WTW welcomes applications from all candidates but does not accept visa sponsorship for all roles; students should check the job description for eligibility.

What is the WTW internship?

WTW's UK internship and graduate programmes cover a range of business areas, and some roles need specific degree disciplines. Applicants complete an application form and a video interview, then attend an assessment centre or interview. WTW advises penultimate year students to apply to the Internship Program.

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 WTW?

Visa sponsorship is not available for all internship roles; review the specific job description to confirm eligibility.

When do applications open for the WTW internship?

2027 internship adverts open now, closing dates vary by role: Retirement Actuarial Trainee Consultant (Leeds) 30 October 2026; Work & Reward Consulting (London) 4 November 2026; Software Developer (Reigate) 15 November 2026; Actuarial Consultant and Data Scientist (P&C Insurance, London/Reigate) 20 November 2026; Retirement Actuarial Trainee Consultant (Reigate) 30 November 2026; one application per programme year. Checked on 2026-10-24 against WTW's own site.

When does the WTW internship start?

July to August (UK), according to WTW's own careers information.

Who can apply for the WTW internship?

Penultimate year students are advised to apply to the Internship Program, according to WTW's own careers information.

How should I confirm WTW's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on WTW'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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