SponsorshipNo Sponsor Required
You can work for any employer, in almost any role, without a formal certificate of sponsorship.
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- Graduate Route post-study work support
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Select your country to instantly personalise entry requirements, English waivers and scholarships.
🇮🇳 India
Undergraduate
HSC / Class XII — 65%+ from CBSE, ICSE or State Boards
Master's / MBA
Postgraduate
3 or 4-year Bachelor's with 55–60% (CGPA 6.0+/10)
Foundation / Pre-Masters
Pathway Programmes
Foundation Year or International Year One for <60%
Graduate Outcomes
Your career after graduation — Graduate Route, explained.
The UK Graduate Route lets international students stay, work and switch jobs after their degree — no sponsor needed. Here is exactly how it works, what is changing in 2027, and the roadmap from student to permanent residency.
Graduate Route Visa
Work for any employer
PhD: 3-Year Permit
No sponsor required
Sponsorship
FlexibilityUltimate Flexibility
Switch jobs, work part-time, or undertake freelance and self-employed projects on the same visa.
TimelineCareer-Ready Timeline
Crucial time to build your UK professional network and gain real market experience before sponsorship.
UKVI Policy 2026 / 2027
Graduate Route — duration by qualification & application date
BSc · BA · MSc · MA · MBA
Undergraduate / Master's Degree
Before 31 Dec 2026
2-Year Work Permit
From 1 Jan 2027
18-Month Work Permit
PhD · DPhil · Professional Doctorate
PhD / Doctoral Qualification
Before 31 Dec 2026
3-Year Work Permit
From 1 Jan 2027
3-Year Work Permit
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Important 2027 shift
Applications submitted on or after 1 January 2027 will grant an 18-month stay instead of 2 years for Undergraduate and Master's graduates. Plan your graduation reporting and application timing accordingly.
Application Fee
£937
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)
£1,035 / year
Roadmap to ILR
Student to permanent residency — the 5-step strategy
- 01
Student Visa
Complete an eligible UK degree at a licensed Student sponsor.
- 02
Graduate Route Visa
Gain UK work experience without sponsorship constraints.
- 03
Skilled Worker / Health & Care
Switch to a licensed sponsor, using 'New Entrant' lower salary thresholds.
- 04
5-Year Milestone
Spend 5 continuous years on an eligible work visa in the UK.
- 05
Indefinite Leave to Remain
Achieve permanent residency (ILR) — settle in the UK.
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Estimate your total university costs, living expenses, and available funding options.
Your Details
1 year5 years
I plan to work part-time during studies
Your Estimated Costs
Yearly Tuition£16,000Select a course
Yearly Accommodation£8,500university
Yearly Living£7,000Food, travel, bills
Total per Year£31,500All costs combined
Total Course Cost
£94,500
Over 3 years
+ Visa & IHS
£2,818
Living Cost Breakdown (London)
Accommodation
£8,500Food & groceries
£3,000Transport
£1,800Books & supplies
£880Health & personal
£1,320Monthly budget needed£2,625
Funding Options
University Scholarships
Most universities offer merit-based scholarships of £2,000–£5,000/year for international students.
Chevening / Commonwealth
Prestigious UK government scholarships for Master's students.
Student Loans (Home country)
Check if your government has bilateral student loan agreements with the UK.
UK Government Student Loan
International students are generally not eligible for UK SLC loans.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to study in the UK as an international student?
International tuition fees range from £14,000 to £18,000 per year for classroom-based courses, and £20,000+ for lab-based programmes like Medicine or Engineering. Living costs add £9,000–£15,000 depending on the city.
What is the UK tuition fee cap for home students?
For English universities in 2025/26, the maximum tuition fee for UK/home students is £9,250 per year. Scottish students studying in Scotland pay no tuition fees. Welsh and Northern Irish students have their own fee structures.
Can I get a student loan as an international student?
International students generally cannot access UK government Student Loans. However, some universities offer instalment plans, and certain countries have bilateral student loan agreements with the UK.
How much is the UK Student visa application fee?
The Student visa application fee from outside the UK is £490. You must also pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), which is £776 per year of study.
What is the minimum proof of funds required for a UK Student visa?
You must show you have enough money to cover your first year's tuition plus £1,023 per month of study (up to 9 months) for courses outside London, or £1,334 per month for London courses.
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