Current students

Working after studies

Once you have completed your course of studies at the University of Edinburgh, you may wish to stay on in the UK to work.

Tier 2 (Skilled) Worker visa

Most graduates who wish to stay and work in the UK will need to use the Tier 2 (Skilled) Worker route.

For information on whether you are eligible for a Tier 2 (Skilled) worker visa and the application requirements, please refer to our PDF guide below.

If you wish to remain in the UK to work after your studies, there are several other types of work visa which you may wish to consider.

Whether or not you are eligible to apply depends on several factors including your nationality and personal circumstances.

For more information please refer to our PDF guide below.

You don’t need to apply for permission to work in the UK.

However, your employer will probably ask you for proof of where you’re from - your passport will normally be sufficient.

There is no limit on the time you can live here or the type of work that you can do.

Entitlement to work is restricted for people from Bulgaria or Romania.

If you want to take up a job after your studies, you must apply for registration certificate BR2 before you can start working.

For more information please refer to our PDF guide below.

This article was published on Aug 2, 2012