International Students
The Careers & Employability Service are ready to support you through every step of your career journey; from gaining part-time work alongside your studies to exploring your career options and securing your dream graduate job. To access support and to book 1:1 appointments, click the button below. This page will take you through a short set of statements to guide you towards the right support for you.Welcome to your Careers & Employability Service!
International Students Networking Club
The International Students Networking Club is a supportive, career‑focused community for students—especially international students—who want to build confidence, understand UK workplace culture, and strengthen employability skills. Through monthly themed sessions, you’ll connect with peers, learn from staff, employers, and alumni, and progress towards successful employment.
Student Circus
Student Circus is for international students who want to 
work in the UK after graduation. It hosts UK graduate opportunities for international students. It also contains a wealth of information about working in the UK. Ensure you sign up to the site whilst you are still at University and start looking for roles at the start of your final year of study.
Student Circus also run free webinars, click the button below to see their upcoming webinars;
Find out more information from Student Circus:
Careers Guide for International Students
Please see our Careers Guide for International Students by clicking on the button below.
Working Whilst Studying
Want to work whilst studying? The University advertises part-time jobs both locally and on campus, with all opportunities available on the University’s Jobs board, CareerLinc.
If you’re interested in finding a part-time job to fit around your studies, then you must adhere to government legislation. Please click the tile below to see a recorded session about the hours you can work and visit Student Support for more information.
The Careers team run a number of workshops to help students with their employability skills. Covering areas from CV Writing to Cultural Awareness in the Workplace. You have access to all events, with an “International Students” Tab to filter for specific events.
Working After Your Studies
Please click the video below to see more about working in the UK after your studies and information about visas.
Build your Network
LinkedIn community
Join the Midlands International Group on LinkedIn to connect with other international students, build a network of advice, knowledge, and resources, and meet new people. It’s a great way to get involved in events that’ll benefit you.
Employer Mentoring
Lincoln Connect is the University of Lincoln’s exclusive online community, connecting students with alumni and employers to seek career support, advice, and industry insight. Why not sign up?
Graduate Visa
After studying you may want to stay and work in the UK. The Graduate Visa provides opportunities for international students to remain in the UK once they have successfully completed their studies. The government guidance on this is found here:
For information on Visas:
Returning Home to Work
If you are returning home after you complete your studies at the University, have a look at:
- Student Circus– in its ‘Jobs in Home Countries’ page, it will have live graduate opportunities in countries across the globe.
Book an appointment with an adviser who can discuss in detail your next steps!