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UK Graduate Route Visa: 2 Years Post-Study Work Rights Explained

28 February 2025

The UK Graduate Route was introduced in 2021 and allows international graduates to stay in the UK for 2 years (3 years for PhD graduates) to work or look for work. There is no requirement to have a job offer before applying. You must have completed a degree at a UK higher education provider licensed by the Home Office.