Is the total duration including stay back in the UK three years for a Master's?
16 Jun 2026 · Answered by Prakhar Pragy Dixit · 1 min read
No, the total duration for a master's program in the UK, including the stay-back period, is not three years. If you start your program in January 2027, the Graduate visa allows you to stay for 18 months after completing your course. This means that the time spent studying plus the stay-back period will be less than three years. If you have further questions about your specific situation, your LeapScholar counsellor can guide you.
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