Applications submitted on or before 31 December 2026 keep the full 2-year Graduate Route (3 years for PhDs). From 1 January 2027, the route shortens to 18 months. We plan course end-dates around this cliff.
| Apply by | Bachelor / Master’s | PhD | Sponsor needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
On or before 31 Dec 2026 | 2 yrs | PhD3 years | Sponsor needed?No — work any job |
From 1 Jan 2027 | 18 mo | PhD3 years | Sponsor needed?No — work any job |
For informatory and consultation purposes only — visa rules, fees, and intake windows change; verify with the relevant official source and book a personal consultation before acting.
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies issued by sponsor university.
Required from many countries; arranged at IOM-approved centres.
UK VAF prepared; appointment at TLS / VFS centre.
Biometric Residence Permit collected on arrival; right-to-work proven via share code.
Eight questions covering academic admit, IELTS-UKVI, financial proof, and Graduate Route fit. Note: applications submitted from Jan 2027 see Graduate Route reduced to 18 months.
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The 2-year Graduate Route is replaced by an 18-month variant for new applications submitted from 1 January 2027 onwards. Doctoral graduates retain 3 years. Application date — not course start — determines which rule applies.
You can switch from Graduate Route to Skilled Worker within the UK if you find a licensed sponsor at the salary floor (£41,700+ in 2026). We coach the switch from month one of the Graduate Route.
No — you’ve already met language requirements under the Student visa. Graduate Route has no separate language test.
Our team holds long-running relationships with 30+ UK institutions — from research-intensive universities to specialist boarding-school feeders and metropolitan modern campuses.
* Information shown for informatory purposes only and is subject to change. Final partnership status, intake availability, and entry requirements are confirmed during your consultation.
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