Skilled worker visa
The Skilled Worker visa route enables non-UK and non-Irish nationals to undertake a specific skilled role for the University.
Global talent visa
The Global Talent visa is available for talented and promising individuals in the fields of science, engineering, medicine and humanities, digital technology and arts and culture who wish to pursue their career in the UK.
Student visa and graduate visa
Most international students hold Tier 4 (General) student visas which allow a student to work, with limits on the number of hours per week and restrictions on the type of work permitted. A Graduate visa gives an individual permission to stay in the UK for at least two years after successfully completing a course in the UK.
Tier 5 visa
Under the Tier 5 visa route, academic institutions can sponsor those coming to the UK, on a temporary basis, to take part in various activities.
Indefinite leave to remain
If an individual has been in the UK for a qualifying period in an immigration category that leads to settlement, they may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
Contact the HR International Employment Services Team
The HR International Employment Services Team provide specialist global mobility advice and support, including a comprehensive UK staff immigration service to new and current staff at the University’s campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia, and in support of those working for the University worldwide.
Other types of visa
There are other types of visa which may provide right to work in the UK, the most common being: