For many students, UK studies are just the first step. The Graduate Route offers a chance to gain UK work experience after completing your degree.
Who Is Eligible for the Graduate Route?
You typically need to complete an eligible course in the UK, hold a valid Student Visa and apply from inside the UK before your current visa expires.
Graduate Route = stay back, work freely, and later explore skilled routes based on your experience.
1. Duration of Stay on the Route
Most bachelor’s and master’s graduates can stay up to two years, while PhD graduates may get up to three years on the Graduate Route.
2. Work Flexibility & Job Types
You can take full-time or part-time jobs, work at any skill level and even switch employers without needing fresh sponsorship on this route.
3. Planning Your Next Step After Graduate Route
The route itself doesn’t lead directly to settlement, but it gives you time to gain experience and later switch into skilled worker or other long-term categories.