Microsoft Graduate Scheme and Graduate Jobs UK: 1 Open (Nov 2026)

Updated 3 Nov 2026

Microsoft holds a Worker sponsor licence with an A rating, covering the Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker and Skilled Worker routes. There is one open graduate role and 27 other open roles, with roles listed in London, Cambridge, Reading and Atherstone.

Graduate & entry roles open: 1
All open roles: 27
Cities: 4

Microsoft graduate jobs and entry-level roles open now

Microsoft Research Cambridge Internship Program - Machine Intelligence
This research internship explores foundational machine learning with the Machine Intelligence team in Cambridge, including hypotheses, experiments and technical outputs. It suits a relevant PhD student with machine learning research experience, a publication at a top tier venue and strong communication skills.
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Microsoft on the UK sponsor register

Holds a UK sponsor licence: yes
Rating: Worker (A rating)
Routes: Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker
Registered town: Reading

Microsoft graduate roles: what they involve

The open internship is with the Machine Intelligence team at Microsoft Research Cambridge. It involves foundational machine learning research, including learning algorithms, model architectures, intelligent systems and efficient AI, with work shaped by responsible AI, collaboration and scientific excellence.

The role suits someone currently enrolled on a relevant PhD, such as machine learning, computer science, mathematics, statistics or physics. The description asks for one or more publications at a top tier machine learning or related venue, clear communication, hypothesis development, experimental analysis and the preparation of technical reports, papers, presentations or research code releases.

How to apply to Microsoft’s graduate scheme

For the research internship, expect the application to focus on your academic background, research interests, publications and evidence of analysing experimental results. Prepare a focused CV and supporting information that clearly connects your experience with the research themes and requirements in the description.

The usual UK process may include an application, an initial review, interviews and further assessment relevant to the work. The description provided does not set out the full process, so check Microsoft’s careers site for the current stages, required documents and any role specific instructions before applying.

Microsoft sponsor licence and international applicants

The sponsor register lists Microsoft as a Worker sponsor with an A rating. Its listed routes are Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker and Skilled Worker, and the register entry is associated with Reading. This confirms that the employer holds a licence for those routes, not that every vacancy is eligible for sponsorship.

If you need immigration permission, read the individual advert carefully and ask Microsoft which route, if any, applies to the role and your circumstances. Check the latest eligibility and application guidance on GOV.UK, because the Home Office sets the rules and the employer must confirm the position for the vacancy.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Microsoft sponsor visas for its graduate scheme?

Microsoft holds a Worker sponsor licence covering the Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker and Skilled Worker routes. That does not mean the graduate role is sponsored, so check the advert and ask Microsoft whether the specific vacancy can support your immigration route.

How many graduate roles are open at Microsoft?

There is one open graduate role in the facts provided. It is a Machine Intelligence internship with Microsoft Research Cambridge, although the description does not provide a location field.

Where are Microsoft’s open roles in the UK?

The listed locations are London, Cambridge, Reading and Atherstone. The facts show 27 other open roles in total, alongside the one open graduate role.

How to read this page

A sponsor licence means the employer is allowed to sponsor visas. It does not mean every role it advertises will be sponsored. Check the advert, and the salary rules for the Skilled Worker visa on GOV.UK, before you apply.

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