Study in the UK for free and get a work visa

Studying in the UK for ""virtually free"" is challenging, but there are ways to reduce costs and improve your chances of staying on a work visa after graduation.

1. Fully Funded Scholarships (Study for Free)

Several scholarships cover tuition and living expenses:

• Chevening Scholarship – Covers full tuition and living costs for master’s degrees.

• Commonwealth Scholarship – For students from eligible countries.

• GREAT Scholarships – Funded by the UK government and universities.

• Gates Cambridge Scholarship – Covers full costs for postgraduate study at Cambridge.

2. Study Fields That Lead to Work Visas

To stay in the UK after studies, choose a field in high demand (Shortage Occupation List):

• Healthcare & Social Work (Nursing, Medicine, Social Care)

• Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical)

• IT & Cybersecurity (Software Development, AI, Data Science)

• Teaching (Maths, Physics, Computer Science)

3. Pathway to Stay After Graduation

• Get a Graduate Visa (2 years work permit).

• Secure a Skilled Worker Visa (job with a licensed sponsor).

• After 5 years on a Skilled Worker Visa, apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).

4. Alternative: Degree Apprenticeships (Work + Study for Free)

• Some companies offer degree apprenticeships, where they pay for your degree and give you a job.

• Example: IBM, Deloitte, Rolls-Royce offer IT, Engineering, and Finance apprenticeships.

To stay in the UK long-term, study a funded degree in a high-demand field and secure a Skilled Worker Visa after graduation.