International student support
We offer international students bespoke support to help you get a job whilst you are studying as well as to help understand your options after graduating.
International Student Portal
We have useful resources specifically for international students to help you navigate the UK job market when applying for jobs after university.
Access the International Student Portal on Shortlist.Me before you graduate.
How to get a job in the UK
Here you can find resources that will help you learn about the processes involved in getting a job in the UK:
- Careers resources for international students and researchers
- Getting a National Insurance number
- Finding sponsored jobs for international students
- Presenting your qualifications to employers - guidance for international students
- Grad Link - a specialist careers site for international students and graduates who have or are studying in the UK
- UK Council for International Student Affairs.
UK working rights
The below resources will help guide you through your UK working rights if you are looking for work during or after your degree.
- GOV.UK
Working, jobs and pensions information about UK employment law, student jobs, work experience, volunteering, national minimum wage, hours, holiday entitlement and unfair dismissal. - All About Careers
Useful advice for work placements and national minimum wage. - Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)
This organisation provides free and confidential advice on employment rights and issues.
Chinese students
If you are returning to China, you can search for a job using the China Portal.
We are Surrey, one community, with our home and international students