International work and study
The skills and knowledge gained through an international education or international experience are highly valued by employers and can take you all over the world.
In this section we provide information on finding opportunities to work, study and gain experience outside the UK and working in the UK for international students.
Working in the UK as an international student
Your Careers Service is here to help you to build your skills, understand the job market and understand the options open to you. We are here to help you from your first year onwards; we can help you to look for jobs and experience, build your skills and grow in confidence. You may find that UK careers services operate a little differently to what you are expecting. This is because employers hire graduates in varying ways around the world. UK careers services don’t liaise with individual employers on your behalf because UK employers want you to apply to them directly.
However, at The University of Manchester, we provide both online and in-person services, including paying for you to access specialist external services, to help you learn how to write effective applications and perform well during interviews and assessments.
Resources for you
Start by using our E-learning guide Visas and the UK Job Market for International Students. Working in the UK and understanding your visa options which contains information on the UK job market, what employers are looking for and how to target the right employers to secure a visa. This includes the Target the Right UK Employer (eCareersGrad) Module providing lists of top UK companies sponsoring international students, searchable sponsorship listings by sector and company for targeted applications and interactive quizzes and video profiles of international students and graduates.
- Timeline for First Year International Students
- Timeline for Final Year International Students (Undergraduate)
- Timeline for Postgraduate International Students (PGT)
- Events for International Students
- Introduction to the UK job market
- Common vocabulary used in the UK job market
- Work during study Find part time jobs, internships and other options to gain experience during your degree.
- Working in the UK after graduation Finding graduate employment and UK work visa options.
- International networks Connect with alumni and employers all over the world.
Working outside the UK
Opportunities to gain international experience and find graduate jobs outside the UK.
- GoinGlobal Explore living and working overseas with access to job and employer information.
- International graduate jobs Finding graduate jobs outside the UK.
- International summer internships Finding formal internships or professional experience.
- International vacation work Includes TEFL, summer activity schemes, hospitality and tourism.
- International work placements For students doing a degree with a year in industry or year abroad (language students).
- International networks Connect with alumni and employers all over the world.
- International volunteering Opportunities for students including Team Uganda and how to find other trusted partners.
- Global Graduates Spend a week meeting with alumni in one of our host cities across the world.
- Return & Connect This platform helps international students and graduates from Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and China to access internship and graduate employment opportunities in their home countries.
Study abroad
- Go Abroad Spend time abroad as part of your degree.
- Summer School opportunities
- Postgraduate study abroad
