Working in the UK Information about working in the UK on a student visa, and applying for a visa to work in the UK after your studies. You are here Home Student visas and immigration Working in the UK Working in the UK after your studies As an international student, you must apply for a visa if you wish to stay in the UK to work after your studies. Working in the UK after your studies Working in the UK on a student visa Information about student eligibility to work on a student visa, restrictions on the type of work and how to look for work. Work placements Information on doing a work placement as part of your course when you have a Student visa.