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UK Graduate Route Visa: What Changed in 2026

· StudyPermit Editorial Team

The Graduate Route lets eligible international graduates of UK universities stay in the country to work or look for work after finishing their degree.

The UK government has made adjustments to the route in recent years, and students planning to study in the UK should check the rules that will apply to them when they graduate, not just those in force today.

Points to check: the length of stay granted to your qualification level, whether your course and university qualify, and whether you hold a valid Student visa at the time of applying.

Because rules can change between the start of a course and graduation, we recommend reviewing the official GOV.UK guidance regularly and speaking with an adviser if you are unsure.

This article is a general summary and is not legal or immigration advice. Always confirm the latest requirements with the official government website before you apply, or talk to one of our counsellors.

Questions about these changes?

Talk to a counsellor about how the latest rules affect your plans.