Stay in the UK after you graduate

Many options are available for international graduates looking to stay in the UK after graduation. Below, we detail the UK government's Graduate route visa and the Skilled worker route specifically.

However, we recommend you do your research on the GOV.UK website to work out which visa best suits your current situation. There are lots of other options available, including short-term and long-term visas, and visas for specific types of employment, such as for healthcare workers.

What is the Graduate route visa?

The UK’s Graduate route visa allows international students to apply to stay in the UK and work, or look for work, upon graduation.

Learn more about the Graduate route

Learn more about the Graduate route on GOV.UK and visit the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) website for additional guidance on the Graduate route, including where, when and how to apply, requirements and conditions, FAQs and more. Additionally, you can view the UK government's Graduate route guide for further information.

There are many options for international graduates who wish to remain in the UK after their studies. The most common options are the Graduate route and the Skilled Worker route.