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VisaMar 2026 · 5 min

UK Graduate Route, explained for 2026 applicants

Two years to live and work in the UK after you graduate, no job offer needed. Exactly how it works and who qualifies.

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What this means in practice

Where rules vary by university or change year to year, we flag it — and keep these pieces updated as policies shift. Below is a quick comparison of the kind of data these posts often carry.

ProgrammeTuitionIntakeWork rights
Public Bachelor's€0 – €1,500/yrSep / Oct20 hrs/week
Public Master's€0 – €4,000/yrSep / Apr20 hrs/week
Private / MBA€12K – €30K/yrRolling20 hrs/week
PhD (funded)SalariedYear-roundFull-time research

The steps we'd take

  • Shortlist six to ten universities from real placement data.
  • Prepare SOPs, LORs and CVs reviewed sentence by sentence.
  • Submit and negotiate scholarships directly with admissions desks.
  • Handle the visa end-to-end, through to arrival.
No student should give up on their dream because of an entrance exam, where they come from, or their financial situation.

Deadlines move every cycle. Always confirm the current intake dates with your counsellor before you build your timeline.

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