International Graduates Scheme
The International Graduates Scheme has now closed to new applicants.
If you want to come and work in the UK as a graduate, or if you are already here and you want to switch into a work category, you must apply under our points-based system.
If you are already in the UK under the International Graduates Scheme (or the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme that preceded it), please read the transitional arrangements for migrants on the International Graduates Scheme or the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme.
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European Economic Area
The European Economic Area (EEA) consists of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, the Republic of Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK. Although Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are not members of the European Union (EU), their citizens have the same rights as EU citizens to enter, live in and work in the UK.