United Kingdom


Skilled Worker visa

A Skilled Worker visa allows you to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer.

You can find the official guidance on the website of the UK government: Click here.

To qualify for a Skilled Worker visa, you must:

  • work for a UK employer that’s been approved by the Home Office
  • have a ‘certificate of sponsorship’ from your employer with information about the role you’ve been offered in the UK
  • do a job that’s on the list of eligible occupations
  • be paid a minimum salary - how much depends on the type of work you do

Please note that Global Visa Support is not a recruitment agency and we don't offer any jobs.

For more details about the Skilled Worker visa and other ways to move to the UK, please contact us.


Loughborough University

Top 10 UK university. We are delighted to have also climbed to sixth (out of 130) in The Complete University Guide 2021 UK ranking, as well as holding onto our top ten ranking in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 for the fifth year running.

At Loughborough, we’re all about making sure our students have the greatest opportunities to enhance their skills and future prospects. That’s why our outstanding Careers Network founded the Personal Best development programme, designed to help you achieve academic, professional, and personal success.

At Loughborough, we care about the environment and are passionate about creating a sustainable campus which makes a positive impact on the surrounding communities. From the 7,500 trees we’ve planted to preserve our precious wildlife, to the 400,000 fewer disposable cups we're now using thanks to the reuseable ones on offer in our catering outlets - there’s so much we can do together to reduce our shared carbon footprint.

Our academics are at the forefront of their research field and are passionate about bringing their expertise to the classroom. Also, with a ratio of 1 academic staff member to 13.4 students, there’s no doubt you’ll receive the commitment and support you need to succeed.


University of South Wales

The University of South Wales was created in April 2013 after a merger between the University of Wales, Newport and the University of Glamorgan. The University is one of Britain's most exciting new universities and a major player in higher education. One of the top ten campus universities in the UK by student number, it attracts a cosmopolitan mix of students from 122 countries and all backgrounds. The University's main campus was founded in 1913 as a School of Mines while parts of the Institution's Newport campus date back to the creation of a mechanics institute in 1841. The Institution gained University status in 1992. The University has five campuses across the South Wales region including new state-of-the-art campuses in Cardiff and Newport city centres. Rail and road links are excellent across all campuses.

It offers a full range of qualifications from further education level to degrees and PhD study. As a major university it delivers the full range of subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), from engineering and mathematics to computing and surveying as well as being an experience provider of teacher's training courses.


Kingston University London

Kingston University is ranked in the UK's top 40 in the 2021 Guardian University Guide.
Top in the UK for design and crafts, which covers creative and cultural industries, graphic design, interior design, illustration, animation and product and furniture design.
Third in the UK and top in London for education, fashion and textiles.
Seventh in the UK and top in London for pharmacy and pharmacology, sports science and journalism, publishing and public relations.
Top in London for biosciences.
Kingston University is a top 10 London University and is ranked in the top 200 young universities in the world.
Kingston School of Art's fashion degree among best in the world in Business of Fashion listings.
The university has 13,105 home/European students, and 3,680 overseas students from more than 140 countries.
95% of its graduates are in work or further study six months after of graduating.


Abertay University

Abertay is right at the heart of Dundee, combining all the advantages of a close-knit campus with the buzz of city centre life. All of our buildings are within a quarter of a mile of each other, as are shops, bars, clubs, cinemas and theatres, and we’re just a few minutes' walk from the bus and train stations.

Abertay isn’t just a great place to be a student – the University is also home to world-leading research teams, whose discoveries are hailed internationally. We are Scotland's leading university for environmental science research, with leading-edge initiatives such as the SIMBIOS unit exploring soil bioinformatics, the Abertay Centre for the Environment promoting ‘green’ business practices, and the Urban Water Technology Centre developing innovative new drainage and pollution-control technology.


University of Chester

Established in 1839, the University of Chester is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the country. It pre-dates all but Oxford, Cambridge, London and Durham, and its original buildings in the Roman city of Chester were the first in the country to be purpose-built for the professional training of teachers. The Dean and Chapter of Chester Cathedral donated land on Parkgate Road for this endeavour. In 1842, Gladstone opened the College's original buildings for its first intake of 10 male student teachers on the Parkgate Road site, just outside the City Walls, that the University still occupies today, after the College moved from its initial, temporary base in Bridge Street.

Education qualifications remain significant and are now a fraction of the 420 course combinations on offer. In the 20th Century, the institution steadily expanded its student numbers and the variety and nature of its courses, which range from Animation to Zoo Management.

The University of Chester now has 1,880 staff and some 19,850 students, drawn from the United Kingdom, Europe and further afield, particularly the United States, India, China, Nigeria, Turkey, Uganda, Pakistan, Ghana, Bangladesh, Qatar, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.

As well as undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, a new range of foundation degrees and apprenticeship degrees combines conventional university study with learning at work.


University of Portsmouth

A Truly Global University. Portsmouth is our home, but our reach and ambitions have always been global. As a port city, we’re open to adventure and prepared to explore the world.

We’re home to over 4000 international students from 150 countries. We take our belief in higher education for all to every corner of the planet, through our network of regional offices in 78 countries, and our academic partnerships across Europe, America, Asia, the Middle East and Australia.

From Greece and Hong Kong to Oman and Singapore, we also partner with local colleges and institutions on courses in architecture, biochemistry, graphic design, accountancy and all types of engineering – civil, software, marine, aeronautical and mechanical. Through our strategic global partnerships, we validate many courses and programmes too.

Our international profile, presence and reputation is growing all the time. In everything we do, we’re developing a global mindset, and getting a better understanding of how we work in a global environment.


De Montfort University

De Montfort University (DMU) offers the perfect combination of award-winning teaching and world-class facilities. We are proud to be one of the top 25 universities for graduate employment and we offer a great student experience – just ask our current students, whose reviews saw DMU ranked in the top 50 universities on the Whatuni? website.

De Montfort University (DMU) is located in the welcoming and multicultural city of Leicester, just over an hour from London. We offer more than 300 courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate, many of which offer professional accreditations, links to industry or work experience.

Each year more than 2,700 international students from more than 130 countries choose to study with us. The information on these pages will help you to find out how you can study at DMU.


University for the Creative Arts

At the University for the Creative Arts, we believe that creativity makes global communities more vibrant, more innovative, more human.

Which is why, for 160 years, we’ve been passionate advocates for creative education and research. We’re the UK’s highest-ranked creative specialist university, offering courses in Architecture, Crafts, Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Art, Photography, Film, Media, the Performing Arts and Creative Business.

We want to inspire people to use their creativity to drive change, overcome challenges and improve the lives of others.

So we’ve designed our university to be an inclusive, dynamic environment.​ Our campuses across Surrey and Kent, our Institute for Creative Innovation in Xiamen, China, and our homes within partner organisations such as the Royal School of Needlework and Maidstone Television Studios all have one thing in common:

They are places to forge inspiring partnerships, make work with purpose and build real solutions to human problems across the globe – whether that’s as part of our vibrant teaching and research community, or as a student on one of our courses.


University of Bolton

The University of Bolton dates back to 1825, with a long and distinguished history of providing quality education. Ranked 1st for student satisfaction in the North West since 2019 (Complete University Guide), its modern friendly campus near the centre of Bolton is home to 6,000 students. Many undergraduate courses are professionally accredited, and with learning provided in modern, industry-standard facilities, they offer the perfect springboard into employment.

The University is ranked in the UK's top 5 overall for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide).

We have Foundation Programmes, Bachelor’s, Pre-Masters Semesters, Master’s and MPhil/PhD courses. The main intakes for Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes are January and September. Here at Bolton, we have something to benefit every type of student, below are the reasons that make the University of Bolton an excellent place for you to study.


Wrexham Glyndwr University

Wrexham Glyndwr University started in 2008 so we’re still one of the youngest universities in the UK. It is a vibrant, friendly place where each student’s learning and future is given personal attention.

Today, industry-led courses are at the heart of our offering. We pride ourselves on our links with leading local and regional employers, such as Airbus, Kellogg’s, JCB and the BBC. Their knowledge and expertise is fed back into our courses, ensuring that out students are provided with only the most relevant skills for their future career.

We began with just our two campuses in Wrexham (Plas Coch and Regent Street), but we have since grown to include campuses in St Asaph and Northop in North Wales. We are a small university compared to many others, but with that comes a great sense of community with a fantastic support network for all our students and staff.


St Mary's University Twickenham London

At St Mary's we offer you the best of both worlds: Our campus is in the London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames - a safe and green area of the Capital - but travelling into Central London only takes half an hour!

St Mary's is an inclusive institution with a mission to provide students from all backgrounds and faiths with an excellent education. We have a welcoming community where almost 10% of students are international, with over 90 nationalities represented on campus, and a high level of support from our staff and student services, helping you to quickly feel at home.


University of Gloucestershire

The University of Gloucestershire is a diverse, vibrant community of 12,000 students and 1,500 staff. The university is based across three campuses in Cheltenham and Gloucester. Organised over eight academic Schools – Media, Business, Computing & Engineering, Natural & Social Sciences, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise, Education & Humanities and Arts.

The University is ranked as the UK’s most sustainable University (People and Planet University League 2019). The University carries a Silver rating in the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), which rates participating universities as Gold, Silver or Bronze. We are top 25 in the UK for course satisfaction (Guardian 2020). Ranked 6th globally in the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey, 2019.

We are ranked in the top third, 49th out of 131 for teaching quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020). 95% of our graduates went on to employment or further study in 2017, which is higher than the UK and England sector average (Destination of Leavers in Higher Education data 2018). Top 25% for our graduates in sustained employment or study after one, three and five years (Longitudinal Educational Outcomes, 2018). We are top 10 in the UK for high quality staff and lecturers as well as good personal relationships with teaching staff. (Times Higher Education Student Experience survey 2018).


Aberystwyth University

Choose Aberystwyth University and you’ll be studying in a location like no other. On the west coast of Wales between Cardigan Bay and the Cambrian Mountains, you’ll be part of a friendly, outward-looking community where the far horizon inspires ambition and aspiration. A place where students have been coming since 1872, drawn by our reputation for teaching excellence and an exceptional student experience.

Aberystwyth is one of the UK’s top universities for student satisfaction, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS) which is published today, Wednesday 15 July, 2020. Aberystwyth is the best university in Wales, and of all the universities featured in The Times / Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020, is one of the top 5 universities in the UK for overall student satisfaction. With overall student satisfaction at 90%, Aberystwyth University has outperformed the UK figure of 83% by 7 percentage points.

Our aim is to create an environment where you can develop and learn; where you’re challenged to think critically and independently; and where you can be innovative and creative as part of a supportive academic community. Our accolade as the UK University of the Year for Teaching Quality (The Times & Sunday Times, Good University Guide 2018 and 2019) and Gold Award in the recent Teaching, Excellence Framework 2018 demonstrates our standards and staff who go that extra mile to make sure you receive the best possible education.


Arts University Bournemouth

We're set in one the UK’s most beautiful award-winning natural locations; boasting spectacular gardens, beaches, forests and a Jurassic coastline classified by UNESCO as a world heritage site. But it isn’t just beauty, peace and tranquillity that students can take advantage of during their studies at AUB; as Bournemouth itself is also home to one of the fastest growing creative and digital hubs in Europe, with its digital sector supporting more than 7,500 digital jobs and contributing over £340million to the UK economy. And at AUB, it’s not just a thriving digital and creative environment you’ll graduate into. You’ll be immersed into a richly artistic community right from the start.

Our award-winning campus is located between the towns of Bournemouth and Poole, with all of our accommodation being located very close by, so it’s easy to reach us by cycling or walking, as well as through great travel links spanning across the country. There are major rail and bus stations nearby and Bournemouth's international airport is less than 20 minutes away.

We’re the UK’s leading arts university for graduate prospects and completion, and the number one specialist university for employability. We’re a gateway to the creative industries – a sector which is growing at a faster rate than the whole of the UK economy! Our exceptional teaching staff are leading professionals from across the creative industries - they’ll work with you to sharpen the skills you need to succeed; from developing industry contacts to placements, to nurturing a specialist insight that transforms creativity into careers.


Hartpury University

Located in Gloucestershire, our stunning and state of the art 360-hectare campus is one of the UK’s best kept secrets. We’ve invested more than £50M in recent years making us one of the leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. We're also the only co-located university and college campus in the UK.

Just like you, Hartpury University and Hartpury College is focused on performance, people and passion. Whether nurturing individual talent, creating formidable teams or growing your business through research, we have the expertise to help. Our campus is like no other, with world class facilities and some of the best minds in the business. Inspired? Interested? Get in touch today to find out more about how you can engage with us.

Our services: industry led research expertise, world class facilities, strategic partnerships, relevant business networks, sales opportunities, skills-based training, meeting rooms, conference facilities and an unrivalled recruitment pool of graduate talent.


University of Essex

We’re a university where curiosity prevails, and where exploring new ways of thinking and pushing boundaries, isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected.

We are determined to do things differently and put student success at the centre of everything we do.

We’re proud to be gold rated in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017 and we're in the top 25 for research quality in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021.

We're committed to two things: excellence in teaching and excellence in research. We put student success at the heart of our mission, supporting every student from every background to achieve outstanding outcomes; preparing our students to thrive in their future lives.


Cranfield University

Cranfield's distinctive expertise is in our deep understanding of technology and management and how these work together to benefit the world.

Our education portfolio is renowned for its relevance to business and industry. We are the largest UK provider of master's-level graduates in engineering and offer a flagship MBA, extensive world-class customised executive education and professional development programmes. Our work informs government policy and leads the way in producing cutting edge new technologies and products in partnership with industry.

The research and consultancy we carry out for industry, government and business provides our students with a real-world learning environment, allowing them to develop as professionals and then transfer their knowledge to the global economy. This has always been the 'Cranfield way' but it has never been more important than in today's world.


University of Bradford

With over 50 years of academic excellence behind us as a University, we continue to grow our international reputation, course provision, and research impact.

We have always been pioneers in developing new course subjects and modes of teaching, reflecting and anticipating the needs of employers, our students, and of society as a whole; our course provision and research strategy is designed in response to the changing business, social, scientific and environmental landscape.

Today our associations and networks span the globe; from strong links to leading local and national employers, to academic partner institutions, to the World Technology Universities Network, we are an outward facing institution committed to the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge for the benefit of global society.

We have an alumni community of more than 140,000 graduates in over 175 countries worldwide.


Leeds Beckett University

A bold, industrious spirit: we foster innovative thinking to create great graduates, exceptional employees, dynamic citizens and enterprising leaders.

An environment enriched by research: our world-leading and internationally-excellent research informs our curriculum and our students’ experience in all areas.

A community dedicated to success: our community is made up of people from a diverse mix of cultural and social backgrounds, brought together in a world-class learning environment.

Excellent corporate services: students and colleagues can access a range of professional services within our university - specifically designed to support the effective delivery of our academic provision.


Richmond The American International University in London

The only UK university, where you can graduate with both a UK and a US degree!

As a truly international and specialist university for postgraduates, we place our students at the heart of everything we do. Our aim is to support and develop confident, academically astute and critical thinking students who make a difference to the world around them. At Richmond we will develop and challenge you, so you have the expertise to ask the questions you need to reach your goals.

You will study a specialist global curriculum with people from across the world. Your programmes and courses will provide a breadth of approach which will enhance your career. You can flourish with supportive and innovative teaching, with academics who are expert voices, supported by inspirational guest speakers across a range of industries. Partnerships with organisations such as Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design provide a deeper understanding of each industry sector. Our extensive business links and commended internship programme provide a range of benefits to you as a student in terms of research, work and personal development.


Work for students

Degree students can work 20 hours per week during semesters and full time during semester breaks.

Dependant visas

Master degree students can apply for dependant visas for their spouses and kids.

Other benefits

The spouse will be able to apply for a job in the UK. Children are allowed to study at school for free.

How to stay in the country

Gradutate route: students can stay in the UK for 2 years after they graduate.