Post Study Work Permit in UK

From globally recognized universities to innovative teaching approaches and the leading minds who deliver them, the United Kingdom provides what international students need to reach their potential. Post Study Work Permit in UK allows international students to stay back in the UK to search for work for two years after completing their graduate studies. The new visa rules came into effect from September/autumn 2020 or later.

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The graduate route is designed so that international students who have earned their degree from a recognized university in the UK can remain in the UK and look for work for at least two years. Graduates need not have a job offer to apply for a post-study work visa. Also, there are no minimum salary caps on numbers that allow students to work flexibly and build their careers in the UK.

Highlights of Post Study Work Permit in UK

  • 2 years of Post study work permit through graduate route
  • 3 years of Post study work permit for PhD graduate
  • Comprehensively funded PHD
  • Bachelors at 10,000 GBP/per annum
  • Masters at the cost of 15,000 GBP
  • MBA degree at a starting price of 31,450 GBP
  • Earn a generous salary of 4,680 GBP
  • Study without IELTS/ TOEFL and GMAT/ GRE
  • Work for 20 hours per week and 40 hours per week on holidays

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After the first year of graduation, PSW visa holders can work in any job until they find work to move towards a general work visa. This rule of Post Study Stay back Option in UK after graduation makes the UK the top choice for international students. International students looking for other countries in Europe will again seek to study in the UK. International Students are allowed to do any work other than their area of study during this period. Once the PSW visa expires, International students who are looking to stay longer in the UK need to apply for a skilled work visa or general work visa (Tier 2 visa). However, to get a Tier 2 visa , the available work visa, the international student must be earning at least £30,000 per year.

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Benefits of Post Study Work Permit in UK

Aside from standing as a top tourism and study destination, the UK has succeeded in luring a large share of the world's abroad workers. With a highly developed and market-oriented economy, the UK offers to employees not only vacant jobs and high salaries. The good working conditions where workers' rights are respected make it even more of an ideal country. But then, not everyone can move to the UK and get a job. There are various Limitations of Work permit issued in UK.

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All about Post Study Work Permit in UK

All the international students studying in the UK, nevertheless getting a graduate or a Masters degree, will get a Post Study Work Permit in UK of 2 years through the Graduate route. Duration of Post Study Work Permit in UK for the students completing their Ph.D on or after summer 2021 will stay and work in the UK for three years. International students with a Tier-4 Visa and an application of an approved UK higher education program fulfills the eligibility to apply for Post Study work permit in UK

How to apply for Post study stay back in UK?

Students completing their degree can automatically get their work permit for Students in UK by reaching out to the visa offices and submitting the following

  • Degree title and award
  • Duration of the course except in the case of a degree certificate
  • The date you finished the course, having sat all exams and presented all academic papers
  • The date you are anticipated to complete the course, which must be the desired date when all exams will have been taken and all academic papers submitted
  • Verification of 12 months study if you are studying a Ph.D. course is essential for Post Study Work Permit in UK

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FAQ

Will I have to leave the UK to apply?

Student accommodation is available on campus and students choose to share a rented apartment if they plan to reduce the expense by 40%. On campus accommodation can cost 150 GBP onwards per week while a shared accommodation off campus can cost you the same for a month.


When as an International student can I submit my application?

Apart from rent, students spend the maximum for food and travel. On an average, it can cost you 120 GBP onwards per month for food and 60 - 100 GBP per month for travel.


Does GoStudy assist with the Visa process?

You can start searching for a place to stay through our partners soon after you get an offer from the University.


Will GoStudy help in deciding the best course for me?

Yes, there will be a deposit amount which is usually the 6 months rent and in some cases a two month rent also. This amount will be refunded when you vacate.

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