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Support for International Students

As an international student you can benefit from personalised support from Employability & Graduate Futures including expert 1-1 advice, tailored online resources and networking events.

As an international student it is important that you engage with us early on in your studies to develop your career plan and gain an understanding of the UK job market and recruitment timelines.

Student Circus

Student Circus is an online jobs platform specifically for International Students helping you connect with opportunities and employers who proactively recruit International Students.

Register for Student Circus

Coaching & Advice

International students can benefit from one-to-one support from our Graduate Development Coach's through our coaching & advice consultations. We can help you with your career plans, job search strategy and anything else career-related. Our Graduate Development Coach's can also give you feedback on applications for the UK job market.

Please note that we cannot give visa advice.

Booking an Advice Consultation

International Students can access and book appointments via Handshake, all appointments are online for your convenience and with a dedicated Coach.

When booking an advice appointment, you will be able to select the best date and time that suits you. Once your appointment has been confirmed, you will receive an email notification and joining instructions. You may be asked to register and create a profile before you can book an appointment.

Access expert advice and coaching

Our team of Graduate Development Coach's are here to provide you with expert advice and coaching for your career progression

Book an Appointment

Working in Northern Ireland & the UK

Working during your studies

If you're an international student on a Tier 4 student visa/Student route visa, you can do paid, unpaid or voluntary work up to 20 hours a week during term-time and your vacation restrictions will depend on your course structure.

Please check out: UK Government Student Visa and NI Direct website for the most update information.

At Ulster University, we offer all students the opportunity to undertake part-time work within the University via UUTemps.

Working in Northern Ireland & the UK after graduation

If you're an international student looking to work in the UK after graduation, it's important you research the options and check the visa regulations.

The Graduate Route visa was introduced in 2021, this allows International Graduates who attended Northern Ireland and UK Universities to stay in the country for a further two years while they search for a Graduate Job.

Please check out: UK Government Graduate Visa for the most update information.

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