Anew report from AGCAS is the first to shine a light on the lived experiences of international graduates seeking UK employment.
HEPI recently highlighted employers’ perceptions of the Graduate route visa, suggesting that many were not even aware of its existence, never mind using it to meet their staffing needs and skills shortages.
Our research provides evidence for the HE sector on the facilitators and barriers to international graduate success in the UK jobs market.
International graduates have two years (three for PhD graduates) on Graduate route visas before they have to seek sponsorship to remain in the UK. These two-to-three years enable international graduates to gain work experience, develop their skills and explore their longer-term employment options.
