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



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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 £26 billion from its over 450,000 international student’s tuition fees and other investments last year. 

·       Fulfill its plans to grow its STEM industry fields. 


Implications for Nigerians?

·     With the high level of visa refusals for students seeking to study in the US and Canada, the UK now becomes a desirable study destination as the UK aims to attract 600,000 international students by 2030 and to greatly increase the value of its education exports. 

·       There might be changes in visa rules with some deeper levels of assessment to identify genuine and credible students. It would be necessary to ‘ramp’ up visa interview preparations and documentations. It is also important to follow public announcements for any future changes which usually happens in April.

·       This allows more time for students to stay in the UK after graduation for up to two years in order to look for work related to their degree or course. Although this may work well for some, it might not for others who may assume they have ‘time’ to relax hence delay the search for jobs until last minute and not get one before their visa expiration date. Attending Careers fairs and networking would help.

·       It allows more time to seek other ways to extend ones stay leading to ‘settlement’ if desired. Other routes could be the Start-up route, Innovators route, Exceptional talent route among others. You can speak to us for more details.

·       More students can now fulfill their dreams to study Medicine and Law as a first degree course as these courses are 2nd degree courses in countries like the USA or Canada.


Did you know that although there was a 41% decline in the number of Nigerian students studying in the U.K. over the five year period of the post study ban, Nigeria is still the only African country among the top 10 countries that sends students to the UK to study? Others are China, India, United States, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Italy, France, Germany and Greece.
  

To discuss your study abroad options and post study work possibilities, scholarships and financial planning, please call or WhatsApp +44(0)7496854781 TODAY!


Who are we?


I-excel Education Consulting Ltd. is a full-fledged professional education consulting firm with offices in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. It prides itself in professionals with tested and global experience in providing qualitative educational advisory services, visa guidance and counselling as well as local and foreign school placements.

Visit our website on www.i-excelconsultingng.com

Credits: Information was sourced from StudyEU, ICEF Monitor, The PIE news and Kingston University

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