LONDON: International students, including those from India, who want to work in the United Kingdom after their graduation, will be able to get their visas extended for a year, from next month.
From May 1, any overseas student who has completed a bachelor’s degree or a postgraduate qualification at any recognised UK institution can apply for the extension, regardless of the course or degree result.
It’s the government’s way of giving something back to those who have forked out a lot of money to study in UK, Bill Rammell, the higher education minister said.
“It will provide them with valuable work experience to augment the knowledge and skills they have acquired at our universities and colleges,” he said.
The new scheme replaces one already running for science and engineering graduates on specific courses.
