For many prospective students, part of the attraction of studying abroad is the potential to live and work in that country after graduation. In a cultural mixing pot like the UK, where the contribution of international students is highly valued, it’s understandable that the option to stay longer is a top priority for many. In this article, we explore post-study visa options in the UK and the application process. The UK graduate visa
A new scheme has been unveiled by the UK Home Office to streamline the international postgraduate student visa application process. After trialling the scheme at four universities (the University of Bath, Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College London), it has been revealed that a further 23 universities will be involved in rolling out the new visa plan – creating a list of 27 institutions that will be able to offer the new visa process.
When Dhruv Krishnaraj came to the UK to study a master’s degree in 2015, he was excited by the prospect of finding work in the country – like a lot of international students. However, he soon discovered that it was not as easy as he was hoping it would be. There was little support available for him, and he was often applying to companies with limited knowledge of their visa policies. He noticed that there was little help for international students
Learn which countries it is most difficult to apply for a UK student visa from. We spoke to Lizzie Huckle, Senior International Student Adviser at City University, London about where it's most difficult for students to apply for a UK student visa, why this is and what you can do about it if you are from one of these countries. Watch the video below from our Google Hangout with Lizzie Huckle (there’s also a quick summary after the video).
Learn about the rough timeline that international students should follow when applying for a student visa in the UK. We spoke to Lizzie Huckle, Senior International Student Adviser at City University, London about application dates, processing times and deadlines students should expect when applying for a UK student visa. Watch the video below from our Google Hangout with Lizzie Huckle (there’s also a quick summary after the video).
Find out about the most common problem experienced by international students when immigrating to study in the UK. We spoke to Lizzie Huckle, Senior International Student Adviser at City University, London about the main immigration-related problem experienced by international students, and what the most common solution to this problem is. Watch the video below from our Google Hangout with Lizzie Huckle (there’s also a quick summary after the video).
Learn about the interview process for international students applying for a UK student visa. We spoke to Lizzie Huckle, Senior International Student Adviser at City University, London about what students can expect when they’re required to complete an interview as part of their visa application process in the UK. Watch the video below from our Google Hangout with Lizzie Huckle (there’s also a quick summary after the video).
Learn about the specific documents you'll need to include in your student visa application when studying abroad in the UK. We spoke to Lizzie Huckle, Senior International Student Adviser at City University, London about the financial documents you'll need and new application requirements for a UK student visa. Watch the video below from our Google Hangout with Lizzie Huckle (there’s also a quick summary after the video).
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