The University of Sheffield
Careers Service

International students

This section of the website contains careers information specifically for International students. The rest of the Careers Service website contains excellent information, (such as on-line talks, case studies, DVDs, example CVs, downloadable handouts and much more) which are relevant for international students. Use the main sections of our website to help with all aspects of your career planning and applications.

Working during your studies

Most international students from outside the European Economic Area are allowed to work up to a maximum of 20 hours a week during term time and unlimited hours during the vacation periods for their course.


Graduate jobs in the UK

If you wish to stay in the UK to work after you graduate you will need to make sure you have an appropriate work visa.


Graduate jobs outside the UK

Many international students wish to return home when they have completed their studies in Sheffield, others wish to look for work internationally and consider employment in a range of overseas countries.


Postgraduate study for international students

Use resources to help you find out about postgraduate study and the funding available.


International students' blog

myInternational career

Keep up to date with news, key vacancies and items affecting international students. A gateway to information about careers in 64 different countries.

Students blog

Globe net

Briefing booklets
Other resources
DVDs


A Management School student who went on to work for a major employer in London.

A Masters Engineering student, who now has a graduate job in the UK with a major engineering company.

Get tips from international students about career planning and looking for work.