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Career support for international students

Make the most of your time in the UK and prepare for your future.

About working in the UK as an international student

Navigating the UK job market can be difficult and very competitive. The Careers Service can help you find work as an international student, including where to search for jobs, how to write applications, create a CV suitable for jobs in the UK, and learn interview techniques. We offer online resources, one-to-one support and events to meet employers.

Support for students

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    Career support for students

    Helping you explore career options, reach your potential and succeed after graduation.

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    Jobs and work experience

    Explore work experience opportunities and get expert guidance for applications and interviews.

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    Working in the UK

    Find out if you're eligible to work in the UK during or after your studies.

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Job search support

We’ve partnered with a specialist job search platform for international students called Student Circus. This provides you with visa job listings, internships, and placement opportunities.

To access Student Circus you need to register for an account. By providing your personal information to them, you are doing so at your own risk. Any use of Student Circus’ website will be subject to Student Circus’ terms and conditions, including their privacy policy. Please make sure you read these documents before providing your personal information. Some requested fields of information are mandatory, and others are optional. 

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Support for graduates

Whether you are looking to stay in the UK, work overseas or explore postgraduate study, our careers team can help you search for jobs and give you advice.

If you have any questions about the graduate visa, attend one of our information meetings. They include a presentation and the chance to ask questions. You will learn more about these topics:

  • what is the graduate visa?

  • eligibility 

  • dependants

  • fees and costs

  • required documents

  • things to be careful about

  • finding work after your studies

Search for upcoming Visa Information Sessions on My Career Hub.

For further support go to Career support for graduates.

Find jobs after you graduate.

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    Living in the UK

    Find out what to expect from life in the UK.

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    Studying in the UK

    See what it's like to attend university here.

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    Jobs Hub

    Get advice and support from the Careers Service on campus.

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Need more help?

Find out ways you can contact the Careers Service.

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