After Graduation, What Next?
International students in the UK now have the option to stay longer after graduation.
International students who’ve completed an undergraduate degree (or above) should be able to apply.
The new Graduate route within the UK immigration system is meant to be flexible. That means you won’t need a job offer to apply. There’s no salary limit and you can change jobs whenever you want. However, if you find a job you like, you can apply for a Skilled Worker visa from inside the UK.
The cost to apply to the Graduate route is £700 for both two and three-year Graduate route applications. On top of this, there will be an extra Immigration Health Surcharge of £624 each year.
This gives you access to the UK’s National Health Service on generally the same basis as a UK permanent resident.
Other visa options
The Graduate route is welcome news for international students in the UK. However, it’s not the only option when it comes to UK work visas. For example, after graduating you might also be able to apply for a: