Tier 1 Post Study Work Visa

What is Tier 1 (Post-study work)?

The Tier 1 (Post-study work) category allows the UK to retain the most able international graduates who have studied here. It also enhances the UK's overall offer to international students. During their permission to stay here, post-study workers can look for work without needing to have a sponsor. The category provides a bridge to highly skilled or skilled work. If you are given permission to stay as a post-study worker, it is expected that you will switch into another tier of the points-based system as soon as you can.

What points you have to score to apply as a post-study worker

To apply under points-based system and be accepted into the post-study worker category, you must pass a points-based assessment. You must score:

• 75 points for your attributes, which are a United Kingdom qualification, study at a United Kingdom institution, your immigration status during United Kingdom study and/or research, and the date of award of the qualification.


• 10 points for English language.


• 10 points for available maintenance (funds).