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What is the status and expiry details of my post-study work visa (PSW) in the UK?
The UK Post-Study Work visa is called the Graduate Route visa. It allows international students to stay and work in the UK after completing their degree. The duration of this visa is: 2 years for most Master’s and Bachelor’s graduates (current rule) Expected to reduce to 18 months for new applicants from 01 January 2027 onward
Read full answer →What is the duration of the post-study work permit (PSW) in the UK for one-year and one-and-a-half-year programs?
The post-study work duration depends on the qualification completed, not whether the course was 1 year or 1.5 years. For eligible Master’s graduates, the Graduate Route currently gives 2 years of stay-back rights (expected to reduce to 18 months for new applicants from 01 January 2027 onward).
Read full answer →For UK two year courses with placement, is the total stay-back period 3.5 years including student visa and post-study work visa?
Yes, approximately. If your course duration is 2 years, and you then receive a 2-year Graduate Route visa under current rules, your total time in the UK could be around 4 years including studies and post-study work. If the post-study visa changes to 18 months in future ((expected to change from 01 Jan 2027), the total would be around 3.5 years.
Read full answer →Is the one-year master's program in the UK true and do they provide a two-year post-study work visa?
Yes, most Master’s programs in the UK are 1 year in duration, which is one of the biggest advantages of studying there. After completing an eligible Master’s degree, international students currently receive a 2-year Graduate Route post-study work visa. However, for new applicants from 01 January 2027 onward, this is expected to reduce to 18 months.
Read full answer →Can you help me understand the post-study work permit (PSW) options in the UK for a Master's degree?
In the UK, international students can stay back on the Graduate Route visa for 2 years after a Master’s degree (it will be reduced to 18 months for new applicants from 01 Jan 2027 onward). PhD graduates get 3 years of stay back. During this time, you can work full-time and later switch to a Skilled Worker visa for long-term stay.
Read full answer →All Questions (5 total)
- What is the status and expiry details of my post-study work visa (PSW) in the UK?
- What is the duration of the post-study work permit (PSW) in the UK for one-year and one-and-a-half-year programs?
- For UK two year courses with placement, is the total stay-back period 3.5 years including student visa and post-study work visa?
- Is the one-year master's program in the UK true and do they provide a two-year post-study work visa?
- Can you help me understand the post-study work permit (PSW) options in the UK for a Master's degree?
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