Study in United Kingdom.
One-year master's degrees, two years of post-study work, and universities that top every ranking — the UK remains the fastest route to a world-class degree.
2,300+
courses on NELO
Sep, Jan
intakes
Graduate Route
post-study work
£15k–£28k
tuition/yr
Why study here
Speed
Most UK master's degrees take 12 months, not two years. That's a year less tuition, a year less rent, and a year sooner into your career.
Recognition
A UK degree is understood by every employer on earth. Four of the world's top ten universities are here — and dozens more in the top 200.
Work rights
The Graduate Route lets you stay and work for 2 years after graduation (3 for PhDs), no sponsor required, with a clear ladder to the Skilled Worker visa and settlement.
Visa & post-study work pathway
Rules current as of 2026 — always confirm on the official government site before you apply.
Apply after your CAS arrives; ~£490 fee + health surcharge £776/yr; decision typically ~3 weeks. Work up to 20 hrs/week in term time.
2 years (3 for PhD) of unrestricted work after graduating. Apply from inside the UK.
Sponsored role paying the going rate for your occupation; time on it counts toward settlement.
Typically after 5 years on Skilled Worker.
Cost of living
The Student visa requires proof of maintenance funds: £1,483/mo for London, £1,136/mo elsewhere, for 9 months.
Top student cities
London
Everything, at a price; the world's classroom.
Manchester
Big-city life, small-city costs, huge tech scene.
Edinburgh
Festival city with ancient-university gravitas.
Birmingham
Central, diverse, and the UK's youngest big city.
Application timeline
12 months out
Shortlist with AI Match, book English test.
9 months out
Apply — most UK unis have no fee via NELO.
6 months out
Offers arrive, choose, pay deposit.
4 months out
CAS issued, apply for visa.
2 months out
Visa decision, book flights, apply for housing.
Arrival
September (or January) — welcome week, we'll still be here.
FAQ
Yes — up to 20 hours/week in term time, full-time during vacations.
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