TWES “Training and Work Experience Scheme”: It was initiated in 1999 TWES permits are normally issued for a person to do work based training for a professional or specialist qualification. In the UK with a British – based employer, that student can stay on and work full time through this particular scheme for a maximum period of 2 years, it states that if an international student (Non – European) is able to find a job relevant to his field of study. In UK, only an employer based can apply for a TWES permit. TWES permit cannot be applied by recruitment or employment agencies and other similar businesses.

IGS “International Graduate Scheme”: This scheme enables international students in the UK, who have acquired a bachelor degree or higher qualification in any subject from a recognized UK higher education institution to be able to apply to stay on work for up to one year. Extensions of the leave in the category will not be permitted and it will itself be a route to settlement. It will be a transitional route from studying in the UK into skilled work.

Fresh Talent Initiative: Fresh Talent initiative is like working in Scotland Scheme which is a part of the Scottish Executive’s. It encourages people to consider living and working in Scotland as well as supporting efforts to retain indigenous people who wish to begin, or to further, their careers in Scotland. HND, Degree Course, Master, PHDs at a Scottish University are being opened for all Non EEA nationals and has lived in Scotland during their studies to apply to stay in Scotland for up to two years after completing their studies to seek and undertake work.

HSMP “HIGHLY SKILLED MIGRANTS PROGRAMME”: Students of a small minority will be able to apply under this scheme. The program is designed for all individuals with exceptional personal skills and experience to seek and undertake work in the UK without a Work Permit. You can self assess your score before you and you must achieve 65 points under the criteria of the scheme to qualify. You need not necessarily have a job offer, although you must show the efforts you have made so far in finding work.

In the educational background and qualifications, graduate or specialist level work experience and past earnings are the areas where one can earn points. There is a 10-points allowance for an application with a partner who has a degree or has previously been employed in a graduate level job.

There is a separate criterion for work experience and past earnings to the standard assessment and an age allowance of 5 points, if you are under 28 years old.

MBA INITIATIVE: Students who have studied in any of the Top 50 Business Schools worldwide to work in UK for 12 months, this scheme permits them. Some of the universities are Bradford, University of Strathclyde, Manchester, etc. You should look at this section regularly, as the schemes and their terms and conditions change frequently, so to ensure you find out the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Students can earn around £5 – £7 per hour i.e. approx £400 – £560 per month (Rs. 33600 – Rs. 47040) during term.

Students can work up to 20 hours a week during term time and full time during vacations.

By looking in the local newspapers and job shops as well as the Universities and Colleges career cells, the students could look out for part-time jobs where information is available about vacancies. Students can work full time during vacations. However, please note that students cannot get expect part time employment by the University.

It is easier to get a work permit, in case your job category is in the shortage list. Some important fields in the shortage list are Teachers, Biomedical, Engineers, Dietician, Nursing, Community & Social Welfare workers, IT, etc.

You must ask the Entry Clearance Officer for permission to work, if you are going to the UK as a student for six months or less.

In the world, UK has one of the strongest economies, thus there is an immense opportunity available to students who are armed with an international qualification.

INDUSTRY IN UK: For the global market, UK universities have put a great deal of effort into preparing students. UK degrees are generally seen as developing independent thinking and skills which employers worldwide attach a great deal of value. UK has listed out certain key areas where there is a shortage of manpower hence international students have a good opportunity in areas like nursing, engineering, etc.