Working in the UK after your studies
We do not advise about Tier 2 or Tier 5 visas. For information about Tier 2 and Tier 5 visas, see UKCISA: Working after studies and UKVI Work visas
We can advise about and support applications for Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur (GE) visa and Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme (DES) visa:
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur (GE) visa
Please see Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur (GE) visa information (PDF, 130kB) for details.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur (GE) is a UKVI initiative under which the University of Bristol can endorse a limited number of entrepreneurs. It is designed to encourage students who have genuine and credible viable business ideas and entrepreneurial skills to remain in the UK and establish their businesses in the UK. It is a one year visa, with the possibility of extending for a further year subject to progress.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme (DES) visa
Please see Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme (DES) visa information (PDF, 117kB) for details.
The Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme (DES) gives students who have almost finished their PhD an additional 12 months of Tier 4 immigration permission to remain in the UK to look for work. You must have a current Tier 4 student visa to participate in the scheme, and you can only apply from inside the UK. You must also obtain a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) from the University of Bristol.
If your PhD has already been awarded at the Examinations Board, you will not be eligible to apply for the Doctorate Extension Scheme.
Careers service
The Careers Service offers help and advice about working in the UK. We recommend that you start planning early if you wish to work in the UK after your studies.