There are frequent changes to the rules affecting international students and graduates wishing to work in the UK so for the most comprehensive and up to date information you should check the UKVI (UK Visas & Immigration) website. UKCISA presents changes to immigration rules in more student-friendly language.
If you are an international student wanting to work in the UK – whether vacation work during or after your studies - you need to be clear about the requirements and rules as applied by both the UK Government and the University. See the International Students webpages for how the UKVI rules are likely to apply to you as a Cambridge student and immediately after you have completed your studies.
This blog series explains the new visa options and how to explain them to employers.
Once you know how the rules apply to you the Careers Service can offer help in finding a job in the UK (if appropriate), in your home country or elsewhere.
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The UK govt released a White Paper May 12th, 2025, proposing shortening the graduate visa to 18 months. Important: This is a proposal only and has not been legally implemented*; any future change if implemented will not affect current** international students. |
You can use the Careers Service after you leave
After you have left Cambridge, wherever you are living, you can use the Careers Service. You will always have access to our website, the Handshake system, our enquiries staff and our advisers. For the first two years after you leave you have priority in terms of booking an appointment. After two years you can have a careers appointment during the vacations.