International students can work in the United Kingdom while studying if they meet the study and visa conditions. After graduation, eligible students may stay to work or look for work under the Graduate Route.
Students on a full-time degree can work up to 20 hours a week during term time. Full-time students can work full-time during official holiday breaks.
Students on short courses of less than 6 months may not be allowed to work. Students must not be self-employed or run a business while studying.
After graduation, international students who successfully complete a degree from a UK higher educational institution can stay and work or look for work under the Graduate Route. This is available for up to two years.
Doctoral graduates can stay for up to three years. Students need the Student visa (Student Route) to study in the UK.
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Yes. International students can work while studying if they are enrolled in a full-time degree and follow the visa rules.
Eligible graduates can stay and work or look for work under the Graduate Route for up to two years, or up to three years for doctoral graduates.
Students on short courses of less than 6 months may not be allowed to work.
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