This article looks at International students studying in the UK and options for those skilled in IT after their studies. UK universities have a huge pull factor from International students and it is highly sought after with respect to its competitors.
MBA courses in particular are strong in the UK as well as other emerging technology oriented courses such as Big Data/ Data Science & Artificial Intelligence. This presents very fruitful opportunities for both students and UK companies looking at highly skilled talent.
The numbers:
2003-2013 numbers of International students increased by 63%
Over 664,000 students study for UK Higher education qualifications outside of the UK
In the past 5 years the amount of UK research funding from abroad has increased 65%
International Higher Education in Facts and Figures 2016
www.universitiesuk.ac.uk
International Higher Education in Facts and Figures 2016 explores the latest trends in international higher education and research.
These statistics taken from Universities UK clearly portray a strong and sustained influx in international students and thus great talent pool within the UK. Not only does it strengthen the UK and universities economically but also enriches culture.
For many after investing and studying in the UK the end goal is to find employment and start a career here. Despite bags of enthusiasm, qualifications and generally previous work experience, this can prove difficult. Contacting the careers office & attending career workshops and eventsis a good start.
Many of the large consultancies and companies have graduate schemes and set aside sponsorship for skilled graduates however competition is rife.
The benefit of being on a student visa is that for a company to employ and sponsor they are not required to complete the Resident Labour Market Test. This is ideal both administration wise as well as time wise. In addition if outside of studies students are able to work full-time to allow them to showcase their skills (otherwise part time 20 hours per week whilst studying).
For those with vast IT experience prior to their studies do contact us directly @ consult@mavisas.co.uk for the chance to work on exciting IT projects and grow an exciting career.
In summary options are available post studying and planning early and networking is the absolute key. Thanks for reading
Mason Alexander