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• 07 Jan, 2021
• Part 3

What you can and cannot do when youare on a student visa in the UK

You can:

• 1. Study
• 2. Work as a student union sabbatical officer

You may be able to work - how much depends on what you’re studying and whether you’re workingin or out of term-time.

You cannot:

• 1. Claim public funds (benefits) and pensions
• 2.Work in certain jobs, for example as a professional sports person or sports coach
• 3. Be self-employed
• 4. Study at an academy or a local authority-funded school (also known as a maintained school)

Post-study work visa:

In a major boost for Indian students, the UK Government has announced a new two-year post-studywork visa, expanding opportunities for talented international students to build successful careers inthe UK.

Often referred to as a ‘Post-Study Work visa’ in India, the new graduate route will launch in 2020/21for past intakes of students to university. After two years, they will be able to switch to the skilledwork visa if they find a job which meets the skill requirements of the route.

Almost 22,000 student visas were granted to Indian nationals in 2019 – a 42% increase on theprevious year and almost 100% higher than the year ending June 2016.

More than 56,000 Indians received skilled work visas – a 5% increase compared to the previous year,which is also the largest increase for any country.

All these figures come directly from the UK Government and clearly show the opportunities availablefor students after graduation.

Speak to our experts at Bloom abroad services if you have any questions. We will guide youtowards a bright future.