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From fees, visas and immigration to working and life in the UK, our free, independent international student advice is here for every step of your journey.
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Working in the UK
Read the essentials of working in the UK as an international student, covering rights to work, tax obligations, and how to secure employment, ensuring you're fully compliant with UK laws and visa conditions.
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Student route: eligibility and requirements
The Student route is a points-based visa system for all international students, including EU, EEA, and Swiss students, who want to study in the UK.
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Graduate route
If you want to work in the UK after completing your degree or other relevant qualification, you may be eligible for the Graduate route. This allows you to stay and work, or look for work, in the UK at any skill level for up to two years (three years for PhD or doctoral qualification graduates).
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Our international student advice
Our free guidance and one-to-one advice is provided by our expert team, who keep up to date with the latest legislation changes to ensure we provide you with the most useful information on your student journey.
As an independent charity we work closely with the Home Office, Department for Education and the Scottish Government to ensure our advice is up to date, as well as advocating for international students’ needs.
UKCISA's Advice and Training team are registered with the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) for their provision of immigration advice.
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