As title suggests, I know it is a very tought timing rn, but what banks this cycle is still going to sponsor internationals. I go to a target, from what I have heard last year was brutal.
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s a breakdown of banks and their sponsorship tendencies for international students in recent cycles. While the 2028 SA cycle specifics aren't available yet, trends from the 2023 SA cycle can provide some guidance:
Banks That Definitely Sponsor (International status almost does not lower your offer rate):
Banks That Sponsor but May Affect Offer Rates:
Banks With Limited Sponsorship (Quotas or biases, requiring exceptional effort to stand out):
Banks With Very Limited Sponsorship (Rare cases, often diversity-focused):
Notes:
Given the competitive environment, leverage your target school status, network aggressively, and focus on banks with a history of being international-friendly. Keep an eye on updates as policies can shift year-to-year.
Sources: Banks Sponsoring International Students - 2023 SA, Banks Sponsoring International Students - 2023 SA, Banks sponsoring international students - 2022 SA
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Most bulge brackets + banks like Evercore, CVP, Baird, Cantor, Rothschild, Macquarie, Ducera, Lincoln (I'm sure theres more)
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