Brexit and Post-Study Work Visa: Will It Return for Students

The post-study work visa for international students in the UK was reintroduced in 2019, not specifically as a result of Brexit but as part of broader immigration policy changes aimed at making the UK more attractive to international students. The visa allows international students who have completed a degree at a recognized UK university to stay in the country for up to two years (three years for doctoral graduates) to work or look for work at any skill level.

Brexit, which formally ended the UK's membership in the European Union, did not directly affect the reintroduction of this visa. However, Brexit did lead to changes in the way the UK handles immigration more broadly, particularly for EU citizens. The post-study work visa is one part of the UK's attempt to maintain its appeal for international students despite leaving the EU.

So, to answer your question: Brexit itself did not directly bring back the post-study work visa, but the UK government did make changes to immigration rules that have allowed international students more opportunities to stay and work in the UK after graduation.