Once we complete our course, can we stay and work in the UK?

Yes. In the UK, international students can currently stay back and work after completing their degree through the Graduate Route visa. At present, this allows students to stay and work in the UK for up to 2 years after successfully completing their course. However, based on recent policy announcements, this duration is expected to reduce to 18 months for students graduating from 01 January 2027 onwards. The Graduate Route gives you flexibility to work full-time, switch jobs, or look for opportunities without requiring immediate employer sponsorship. After this period, if you wish to continue staying in the UK long-term, you would generally need to switch to a Skilled Worker visa, which requires a job offer from an employer who is licensed to sponsor international workers.