Working in the UK after your studies
As an international student, you must apply for a visa if you wish to stay in the UK to work after your studies.
You do not need to apply for a visa if:
- you’re an Irish citizen
- have indefinite leave to remain in the UK
- have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme
If you’re a citizen of the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, you must apply for a work visa if you arrived in the UK after 31 December 2020 and you’re not eligible for the EU Settlement Scheme.
Please always check the latest government visa guidance as immigration rules are subject to frequent changes.
Working on a student visa after study
Information about working after your studies on a Tier 4 or Student Visa.
Start-up visa
How to apply for a Start-up visa if you want to start a business in the UK for the first time.
Skilled worker visa
How to apply for a Skilled Worker Visa to allow you to work in the UK after study.
Health and care worker visa
How to apply for a Health and Care Worker visa to allow you to work in the UK after study.
Global Talent route
How to apply for the Global Talent visa route if you want to work in the UK in a specific sector such as science, engineering, humanities, medicine, technology or arts and culture.
Graduate Immigration Route
Information about the UK government’s graduate work visa for international students with a Student or Tier 4 visa.
Temporary worker visa
Basic information on temporary work visas for short-term work, training and work experience in the UK.
New work visas 2022
Basic information about new work visa routes which have been announced for 2022.
Contact ISSAC
For individual advice about post study work options, contact our International Student Support & Advice team. We cannot check work visa application forms or advise potential employers.
Contact the Careers Service
Our Careers Service can help you understand the UK job market and make an informed decision about whether working in the UK is right for you and your career. They advertise careers events and post-study work visa talks via Career Connect.