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What are the post-study work permit durations for the UK and Ireland for Bachelor's and Master's graduates?

04 Jun 2026 · Answered by Shairal Pathak · 1 min read
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In the UK, you can stay and work for up to two years after a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or three years after a doctorate. In Ireland, it’s 12 months after an honours bachelor’s degree and up to 24 months after a master’s or doctorate, all without needing sponsorship or a work permit.

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