[vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-9 vc_col-md-9″ css=”.vc_custom_1452702342137{padding-right: 45px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”no_stripe”][stm_post_details][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1630933780014{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]With the Graduate Route visa, students set to graduate in summer 2021 onwards will be able to remain in the country for up to 2 years. This new rule applies to both bachelor’s and master’s degrees, regardless of your area of study. Applications for the Graduate Route visa are now open.

You don’t need to be sponsored by an employer to be eligible for the visa, so you don’t need to already have a job when you apply. There are also no restrictions on the kind of job you can do during these 2 years, and no minimum salary requirements. You could look for roles related to your degree, or gain experience working in other areas. Either way, it’s a fantastic opportunity to build your CV and kick-start your career!

The new route is also very flexible: you don’t need to be employed continuously in the same job on the Graduate Route visa, so if you decide to take some time out, or change jobs, it won’t count against you.

The Graduate Route is slightly different for PhD students. You will be able to work in the UK for up to 3 years after completing your doctoral degree.

The visa is part of the government’s aim to increase opportunities for international graduates in the UK and bring 600,000 international students into the country’s universities by the year 2030. This confirms the UK’s commitment to welcoming students from all over the world, and creating fantastic opportunities for them to boost their career prospects with an international education.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][stm_sidebar sidebar=”527″][/vc_column][/vc_row]