What is the Graduate Route Visa?

The Graduate route is an unsponsored route which currently allows international students to stay for 2 years (or 3 years for PhD students) after graduation. To be eligible, a student must hold valid leave under the Student route and have successfully completed an undergraduate, postgraduate or doctoral degree with a Higher Education Provider with a track record of compliance.

Applicants to the Graduate route do not need to provide evidence of their financial ability to support themselves in the UK, have a job offer or be earning a particular salary.

You can find further information about the Graduate route on the University’s Visa Support webpages.

Last reviewed: 29.08.2025