Working

You may want to study in the UK while you’re an international student, or you might be thinking about working in the UK after you graduate. Read about the essentials and how to make sure you’re complying with any visa conditions.

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    Student work

    Working in the UK as a student can be a rewarding experience. It’s important to understand and comply with your immigration rights and restrictions and any limits to working that your institution might have.  

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    Working after studies

    After you finish your studies on the Student route, you may want to apply for immigration permission to work in the UK. Find out more about the immigration options that might be available to you.  

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    Graduate route

    If you want to work in the UK after completing your degree or other relevant qualification, you may be eligible for the Graduate route. This allows you to stay and work, or look for work, in the UK at any skill level for up to two years (three years for PhD or doctoral qualification graduates). 

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    Skilled Worker route

    You may want to stay in the UK to work after you graduate. The Skilled Worker route is a sponsored visa route that requires a qualifying job offer from an employer with a sponsor license.  

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    Working in the UK

    The essentials of working in the UK as an international student, covering rights to work, tax obligations, and how to secure employment, ensuring you're fully compliant with UK laws and visa conditions.

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