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Post-study


Planning what comes after you finish your studies? This page brings together key information on what to do next, including post‑study visa options, preparing for graduation, and your next steps after leaving Royal Holloway.

It’s a useful starting point for thinking about your future in the UK or beyond

  

Your Student Journey - Post-Study options

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Post Study Visas

Explore the most popular UK visa routes available after you graduate, including options like the Graduate visa, Skilled Worker and Innovator Founder visas.

Understand how and when to apply for these visas and begin planning your next steps in the UK.

The Graduate visa

Sometimes known as the PSW visa is a very popular option

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Post - Study Visa Options

Explore the Skilled Worker, Innovator Founder and Global Talent visas as well as routes to UK settlement

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Final Year Checklist

Read our practical checklist to help you prepare for finishing your studies, covering key tasks like updating your details, saving important documents, planning for graduation, and understanding what to do about visas, housing, and finances after your course ends

Final Year Checklist

A list of things to do as you complete your studies at Royal Holloway

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Graduation

Find out everything you need to know about your graduation, including when ceremonies take place, how to book your place, and what to expect on the day.

As an international student, understand whether you'll need a new visa to attend in person and how to invite friends and family to the UK for your big day! 

Graduation

Learn when the ceremonies are and how to book your place. Discover if you'll need a new visa to attend and how to invite friends and family to the UK.

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Careers and finding employment

Royal Holloway offers services to help you find employment from the moment you begin until 3 years after you complete your studies. 

This includes support for you as an international student whether you're looking to work in the UK or elsewhere in the UK. 

Careers

Get support landing your dream job anywhere in the world!

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Get in touch

The International Advice team is here to help you:

  • Visit us on campus in Room 132, Founder's East 11am to 4pm, Monday to Friday

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