Student work conditions
Eligible students may work up to 25 hours per week when their visa conditions allow it. Check your own eVisa; this is not an automatic right for every course.
Official guidanceOFFICIAL-SOURCE UPDATES
Informed choices.
Clearer planning.
Selected developments to discuss before choosing a programme or planning your application.
REVIEWED 10 NOVEMBER 2026
What to check before you commit.
Graduate visa timing matters
GOV.UK lists two years for applications on or before 31 December 2026 and 18 months from 1 January 2027. Doctoral graduates have a three-year duration, subject to eligibility.
Official guidanceCheck PGWP eligibility before choosing
Post-graduation work permit eligibility involves programme, language and, where applicable, field-of-study requirements. A college admission alone does not establish PGWP eligibility.
Official guidanceReviewed 10 November 2026. These are selected planning notes, not a complete policy update. Official rules and individual visa conditions apply.