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Information about the International Graduates Scheme (UK) |
The international Graduates Scheme (IGS) enables non-EEA students who have successfully completed and obtained a degree, Master’s degree, PhD, or postgraduate certificate or diploma on or after 1 May 2007 to work in the UK for up to 12 months upon completion of their studies. If they want to remain in the UK beyond this time, they can switch into an appropriate immigration category to pursue their career, provided they meet the relevant requirements. |
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To be granted leave under the scheme, applicants must (amongst other things): |
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Have successfully completed a relevant course at a recognised or listed UK institution of Higher or Further Education on or after 1 May 2007. A relevant course is: |
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A Bachelor’s degree course |
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A Master's or PhD course |
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A postgraduate certificate or diploma. And must: |
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Have completed their course in the last 12 months (as shown by the date of expiry of leave as a Student to complete this course) |
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Intend to work during the period of leave granted under the scheme |
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Be able to maintain and accommodate themselves and any dependants without recourse to public funds; |
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Intend to leave the UK at the end of their stay (unless granted leave as a work permit holder, highly skilled migrant, business person, innovator or student). |
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IGS participants are eligible to switch whilst in the UK into employment and self-employment categories (work permit employment, Highly Skilled Migrant Programme, business persons or Innovators), providing they meet the requirements of the category.
Spouses, unmarried partners, civil partners and children who are already in the UK as the dependants of students are eligible to switch in line with the IGS applicant. If dependants are applying from abroad, then entry clearance is mandatory. |
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