Everything You Need to Know About the UK’s New Graduate Route

The United Kingdom has announced the opening of its new graduate immigration route that will now allow international students to stay back and work in the UK for up to 3 years after the successful completion for their degree program. 

There have been a lot of confusion among international aspirants who are planning to study at UK this year. So, through this blog, our aim is to clear it out with authentic information. Read on and know it for yourself as we answer some of the pressing questions on the UK’s New Graduate Route. 

Common FAQs on UK’s New Graduate Route

1. Who is eligible for a Graduate Route?

International students graduating from the UK university with a valid tier 4 student visa on or after July 1, 2021, will be eligible for UK’s New Graduate Route. 

2. What is the exact duration applicable for the Graduate Route in the UK?

International students successfully completing their bachelors and masters in UK, will be applicable to get up to 2 years according to the new Graduate Route. 

3. Do students need a job offer to apply for a Graduate Route?

No, International students don’t need a job offer from the UK employer to apply for the Graduate Route. 

4. Is there any cap on the number of students who can access the Graduate Route? 

No, there is no cap on the number of students who can benefit from the Graduate Route. 

5. Do students need to make a new application for the Graduate Route? 

Yes! International students need to apply for a separate Graduate Route visa before their student visa expires. 

6. Is there any fee for the lodgement of Graduate Route Visa? 

Yes. International students will need to pay a separate visa fee along with the health surcharge for the Graduate Route. 

7. Does the university to which a student is enrolled needs to sponsor the application? 

No, there is no requirement for any sponsorship to apply for the Graduate Route. 

8. What will happen when the Graduate Route Visa expires?

At the end of the two-year period, students will require to leave the United Kingdom or if they want to stay in the UK, they will have to apply for a different visa applicable to work in the UK. 

For example, Tier 2 visa allows international students to work in the UK. Students can apply for the same. 

9. Is the Graduate Route affected by Covid-19 outbreak? 

The global pandemic has forced international students to study remotely. Students who are studying remotely can be applicable to the New Graduate Route if they arrive in the UK before mentioned dates: 

• September 2021, if the course began in the 2020-21 academic year

• April 2022, if the course begins in the 2021-22 academic year

10. Where can I find more information on the New Graduate Route?

KC Overseas Education is always keeping an eye on the important news for international postgraduate students. Aspirants can get the latest update and much more at www.studies-overseas.com.

They can even consider meeting us in person as our counsellors will provide them with more information and resolve their queries. Students can book a free counseling session with us and plan their study overseas dream. So, what are you waiting for? Book a free session today itself. 


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