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Working during and after your studies

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  1. Am I able to work in the UK after I graduate?

    You are able to work in the UK for two months after your course ends. If you wish to remain longer you will need to apply for the relevant visa.

  2. Can I work in the UK during my studies?

    During term-time, you must work 20 hours per week, as per the conditions of your Student Route visa.

  3. Do I need permission to work if I am an EU or EEA student?

    If you have applied for the EU Settlement Scheme and you have been granted pre-settled or settled status, you have the same working rights as a British citizen.

  4. What is the Graduate Visa Route?

    On successful completion of a relevant qualification award in the UK, the Graduate Visa Route is a post-study immigration option that allows eligible graduates to stay in the UK to explore work opportunities.

  5. How can I apply for the Graduate route visa?

    You must apply online for a Graduate visa before your Student visa or Tier 4 (General) student visa expires.

  6. My current student visa expires before 1 July 2021. Can I apply for the Graduate Route visa?

    If you are a student who has either successfully completed their relevant course and has a valid Student Route or Tier 4 visa when the Graduate route applications open on 1 July 2021, you can apply for the Graduate route visa.

  7. How much does a Graduate route visa application cost?

    According to the Home Office, the application fee will be £822.

  8. What type of visa must I currently have so I can apply to switch to the Graduate Route visa?

    When you apply, your current UK immigration status must be valid permission as a Student