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UK Post Study Work - 5 Implications for International Students (Nigerians)

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Hello again and welcome back to my monthly blog. I’m hopeful it can become weekl y. 😊 . It is no longer news that the UK government announced the return of the two-year post study work visas for international students who have successfully completed a course in ANY subject at undergraduate, postgraduate or PHD level with a UK higher education institution. This press release was issued on the 10th of September 2019 by the Department of Education and it would benefit students who start courses in 2020-21. Prior to this time, undergraduate and postgraduate students had only four months to stay and look for a job so this is some 'relief' for them. But what does this imply for the UK and international students - in this case Nigerians? Implications for the UK? ·        UK employers have a greater pool of talent to select from, helping to meet the skills needed for the country following Brexit. ·        Boost in the National economy rising from its previous