It's probably easier than you think to recruit international students and graduates from York. They offer specific language skills, cultural awareness, overseas contacts and professional global experience to help your business grow. Whether you want to recruit an international student for an internship, vacation work or a longer term graduate position we can help.
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An international student could:
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Although Careers and Placements staff cannot give specific immigration advice, we might be able to answer any initial queries you have about recruiting our international students and direct you to further sources of help. For detailed questions about the immigration rules we recommend you consult an immigration specialist through the Immigration Law Practitioners Association
While studying, most international students at York automatically have permission to work for any employer - up to a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic semester, and full-time during the vacation period of their course. This maximum must not be exceeded in any one week.
They are also allowed to work full-time in the four months immediately following the end of their course while their Student visa is still valid.
They can undertake most types of work during this time although there are some restrictions. There is useful information explaining students' right to work on the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) website.
To advertise your existing vacancy to international students, upload your vacancy in the usual way in Handshake.
To discuss setting up and recruiting a student or graduate to conduct a project-based internship with your organisation, contact York Internships on careers-placements@york.ac.uk.
International students may also be able to do a placement or year in industry while on a student visa.
There are two main longer term options for international graduates to stay and work in the UK.
GOV.UK description of the Skilled Worker visa
Employing an international graduate short-term may help you complete a project that requires specific language skills, cultural knowledge, overseas contacts or knowledge of global business markets.
An international graduate will usually be able to work in the UK full-time for up to 4 months immediately following their course of study, on their existing Student visa.
There is no need to apply for any additional immigration permission or sponsorship and the student can start work full-time as soon as they reach the end date of their course. If you have a suitable vacancy simply advertise directly to University of York students and graduates through our vacancy advertising service in Handshake.
Sources of advice
Contact the Employer Engagement and Events Team
- Email: careers-employers@york.ac.uk
- Phone: +44 (0)1904 322498