UK Government to Allow Two-Year Graduate Visa for 'High-Compliance' Universities

UK creates two-tier post-study work visa system affecting thousands of African graduates

The United Kingdom will allow international students graduating from selected universities to remain and work in the country for two years, partially reversing a planned reduction in its post-study work visa.

UK government to allow two-year graduate visa for 'high-compliance' universities

The government has said it will allow graduates from some universities ‘where there are strong labour market outcomes’

UK proposes 2-year post-study work visa for foreign graduates of selected universities

The UK has proposed extending the post-study work visa to two years for foreign graduates of selected universities with strong labour-market outcomes.

UK government to allow two-year graduate visa for ‘high-compliance’ universities

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Graduates from selected UK universities will now be permitted to stay on two-year visas under updated Government plans.The post-study visa will be extended from 18 months to two years for

Breaking: UK to extend graduate visa to two years for graduates of "high-compliance universities"

The UK government will extend the graduate visa to two years for international graduates of “high-compliance universities” with strong labour market outcomes, according to its 2026 Budget.