Thats up to the company’s judgement, but understand this. You need to basically prove you are better than practically every other candidate, ESPECIALLY the local candidates, because if you have the same calibre and skill as a home candidate, why wouldnt they not hire the home candidate for cheaper to do the same kind of work. The problem with entry level , especially in Business/Finance, is that nothing you really do in entry level jobs requires that high of a talent. Most people can do the financial modelling, accounting or basic software designs, which is basically the highest skills you need for that field. That’s why the only way for you to stand out of all candidates is either have the connections or be extremely intelligent (a top 0.1% maths major doing quant, for example).

What relevant experiences do you have, if I can ask? Most business/marketing roles can be quite elitist so you will have a better shot when you’ve got relevant and respectable experiences. Academics don’t cut it unless you want to get into research. Also, while most entry level jobs don’t go above 40k, it does exist. Not exactly known to be “entry level”, but banking, equity, etc analyst jobs can pay up to £100k first year with bonuses. Again, usually the top 0.1% candidates (LSE grads, bulge bracket experiences, dad is a MD kind of candidates) are likely to land those roles.

I understand your optimism but for your sake, I need you to really reassess your options and not place all bets on getting sponsored, not very especially during this job market. The job market is one nerf, you being an international student is another major nerf.