Recruit Queen's International Students
International students make up 15% of the Queen’s student population offering a rich global talent pool for recruiters.
While studying, international students have the right to work in the UK, up to a maximum of 20 hours per week.
These rules change once they graduate, and recruiting organisations need to have an understanding of UK visa regulations to make a decision on the employment of internationals.
Relevant Visas
There are two visas that can be utilised in the employment of an international graduate:
- Graduate Route Visa - allows international graduates to stay in the UK for up to two years (or three if they have a PhD) to work or look for work. No sponsorship required.
- Skilled Worker Visa - enables international workers with the necessary skills to work in the UK for licenced UK employers. These employers act as sponsors for a long-term work visa which is initially granted for a period of up to five years (dependent on the duration of the Certificate of Sponsorship.
Further sources of information for navigation of international worker visas
Recruiting International Graduates, A Guide for employers – International Student Employability Group