Visa guidance after your studies

Get information on visa routes and working after you graduate, and visa requirements for relatives attending your graduation ceremony.

The University's Student Immigration Service can help you understand your visa options after your studies at the University of St Andrews.

Guides on visas

  1. Apply for a new student visa to continue studying in the UK

    Understand who can extend their stay in the UK with a new student visa and what to do if you cannot apply from the UK.

  2. Attending your graduation and the visa you and your guests may need

    You and your guests may need to apply for a standard visitor visa. Find out if this will be needed and what information you must provide.

  3. Graduate route

    Learn if the Graduate route will allow you to remain in the UK to work, or look for work.

  4. Other visa routes for working after studies

    Find out about options for switching from a student visa to a work visa after your studies.

  5. Working in the UK during and after your studies

    Find out if you can work in the UK and what restrictions apply.

  1. Apply for a new student visa to continue studying in the UK

    Understand who can extend their stay in the UK with a new student visa and what to do if you cannot apply from the UK.

  2. Attending your graduation and the visa you and your guests may need

    You and your guests may need to apply for a standard visitor visa. Find out if this will be needed and what information you must provide.

  3. Graduate route

    Learn if the Graduate route will allow you to remain in the UK to work, or look for work.

  4. Other visa routes for working after studies

    Find out about options for switching from a student visa to a work visa after your studies.

  5. Working in the UK during and after your studies

    Find out if you can work in the UK and what restrictions apply.