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.
We have a range of resources and support to help you consider options in the UK and in your home country.
Resources for you
Start by using our guides:
- 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 in different countries, CV guides, interview tips and access to job vacancies and employer information. (Free access for UoM students and graduates)
- 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.
Study abroad
- Go Abroad Spend time abroad as part of your degree.
- Summer School opportunities
- Postgraduate study abroad
