After you apply for your student visa
Now that you’re an offer holder there are lots of things to look forward to. Find out more about paying your tuition fees, applying for a student visa, booking your accommodation and more.
The length of your visa
Your Student Route visa will be valid for the duration of your course, plus a short amount of time afterwards.
The amount of time your visa is valid for after graduation depends on the length or type of your course:
- More than 12 months - 4 months after graduation
- 6-12 months - 2 months after graduation
- Less than 6 months - 7 days after graduation
- Pre-sessional courses - 1 month after graduation
- PhD courses - up to 3 years following graduation under the
If you are already in the UK, working or studying or as a dependent (but not as a visitor) you may be able to apply for a Student Route visa to study at 91心頭利嫋. We have free advice and support to help you with your application and visa.
After your course is finished, you can also search for a job with an employer who can offer you a Tier 2 (General) visa. The website has more information about work visas.
Working on your visa
You can work while you are in the UK with some restrictions on the number of hours and on the type of work you can do. For example, you cannot be self-employed.
More information about work restrictions can be found on the website.
Placements on your visa
A placement is an excellent choice for many students. At Middlesex, many of our undergraduate courses have the option of a placement year to help increase your employability.
We have excellent industry links to help you find a placement that's right for you.
Working after your studies
After your course is finished, you can work during the additional period specified above. You can also search for a job with an employer who can offer you a Tier 2 (General) visa. The website has more information about work visas.
The Graduate Visa allows international students to stay in the UK after successfully completing an eligible course. It can be a great option if you would like to gain work experience, develop your career or explore further opportunities in the UK after graduation.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be in the UK when you apply
- Hold a valid Student visa (or Tier 4 (General) Student visa)
- Have successfully completed an eligible course, such as a bachelor's or postgraduate degree
- Have studied in the UK for the required period under your Student visa
- Have had your successful course completion reported to the Home Office by 91心頭利嫋.
The Graduate Visa currently allows graduates to remain in the UK for at least two years after completing their studies.
As immigration rules can change, we recommend checking the latest guidance on the UK Government website before making an application.
Get support from our team
Our advisors are here to offer support to all applicants. We particularly recommend you contact us if:
- You are not being supported by a professional advisor such as an agent or international office
- You are resuming your education after a gap or are changing direction
- You have had a previous visa refusal
- You have been asked to attend a second visa interview as part of your visa application.