Working in the UK after study
Where do I start?
Use our E-learning guide Get Ready International Students which contains information on the UK job market, what employers are looking for and how to target the right employers to secure a visa.
Visa options
Please use the UKCISA and the UK Visas and Immigration websites for a full list and detailed explanation of the visa options and requirements and guidance on applying.
- Graduate Visa University of Manchester Student Support information
- Graduate Visa UKCISA website information.
- Skilled Visa (formerly Tier 2) UKCISA website information.
- Start-up visa Visa endorsed by the University to start a business in the UK. N.B. This route closes spring 2022, exact date TBC.
- Other visas Including Global Talent and Tier 1 Investor visa.
Temporary worker visas
- Includes Government Authorised Exchange visa and Youth Mobility visas For short term work experience in the UK (usually up to 12 months)
- Government Authorised Exchange schemes - list of sponsors
FAQs
Immigration queries and legal advice
We can provide basic information and signposting to visa options to work in the UK after study, but we are not legally authorised to give guidance on visas or support with visa applications.
If you have an enquiry or issue concerning your student visa please contact the University's Student Immigration Team.
If you need specialist advice on visas you can search for an immigration solicitor by location and legal issue you need help with on the Law Society’s website.
Immigration advice appointments via zoom
If you have an issue concerning your immigration status, appointments are available with Latitude Law, a specialist immigration law firm based in Manchester.
Consultations are available to all students who are experiencing immigration concerns, or who need advice with future immigration applications. These sessions are held via Zoom.
Please note that if your enquiry relates to your Student visa application or another route which requires the support of the University of Manchester (eg Start-Up visa), you should contact the University's Student Immigration Team instead.
- Appointments with Latitude Law are 30 minutes and are free.
- You will need to pre-book your appointment with Latitude Law and can do so by e-mailing UoMenquiries@latitudelaw.com with the following information:
- Your name
- Your telephone number
- The expiry date of your current status
- You level of study (eg undergraduate degree) and when your course is expected to complete
- A brief summary of what you would like to discuss (eg “I am graduating this year and intend to marry my British partner and remain in the UK”.