At the end of your studies

A Student visa includes extra time at the end of your course (wrap up period). If you studied a full time degree of 12 months or longer, your Student visa length will include a 4-month wrap up period. You should use this time to prepare for your next steps (to leave the UK or apply for a new visa).

The Student visa includes extra time after your programme:

Type of programme and lengthExtra time (wrap up period) included after CAS course end date 
A full-time programme of 12 months or longer 4 months 
A full-time programme of 6 months or longer but shorter than 12 months 2 months 
A pre-sessional English programme of less than 6 months 1 month 
A programme of less than 6 months in length (that's not a a pre-sessional English course) 7 days 

Working on a student visa

Work you can accept during a Graduate visa application

Keep your eVisa account updated before international travel.

If you have a valid visa (6 months +), you must check that your passport in linked to your online eVisa account.

Follow our eVisa guidance 

Travelling at the end of your studies

Advice on travelling at the end of your studies, including re-entering the UK before your results are released, before your graduation and following the graduation ceremony.

Re-entering for work or further studies

If you are re-entering the UK and you wish to apply for a work or study visa, it is advised that you carry some form of documentation to evidence your intentions.

Overstaying

You must arrange to leave the UK, or make an application to extend your stay, before your visa expires. 

Applying for a visa to attend graduation

Students who are not currently in the UK may need to apply for a standard visitor visa to attend graduation.

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