UAE Post-study work - Post-study work visa

There is no UAE-wide MoHRE rule requiring students to hold a minimum GPA such as 2.2 for a work permit. A standard permit generally needs the worker to be at least 18, and a university may set its own academic condition, so check both.

If you apply by December 31, 2026, you can typically stay and work in the UK for 2 years after a bachelor's or master's degree, reducing to 18 months from January 1, 2027. The UAE has no automatic post-study work visa and relies on job seeker, sponsored or self-sponsored visas.

In Canada, a master's of at least 8 months can get a PGWP valid for 3 years, as can other programmes of 2 years or more, while programmes of 8 months to under 2 years get the same length. The UAE has no automatic post-study work visa.

After a master's in New Zealand, you can get a post-study work visa of up to 3 years, with full-time work and no employer sponsorship needed. The UAE has no specific post-study work visa, only a job seeker visa of around 2 to 4 months and then employer sponsorship.

For a master's starting in the UK in January 2027, the post-study work visa would typically be 18 months under current rules. The UAE has no direct post-study work visa, so your stay depends on getting a job, a job seeker visa or a longer-term residency route.

Germany offers an 18-month residence permit to seek qualified employment after graduating from a recognised German university. The UAE has no dedicated post-study work visa, but graduates typically get a grace period of up to 180 days and may apply for a jobseeker visa. Rules are subject to change.

The UAE Job Seeker Visa is issued for 60, 90 or 120 days as a single entry visa with no sponsor required. Eligible graduates need a bachelor's degree from a top 500 ranked university within the last 2 years to qualify.

Yes, UAE graduates get up to 180 days on their student residence to transition, then can move to an employer sponsored work visa, a 5-year Green Visa for eligible skilled roles, or a 10-year Golden Visa for graduates with a 3.5 GPA or higher from a top ranked university.