Organisations that provide support, guidance and opportunities for international students
In this article, we have collected a number of useful resources and links to organisations that provide support, guidance and opportunities for international students studying in the UK.
These links are only a starting point, and there are many more organisations and resources out there with a wealth of useful information.
Careers Support
These pages include CV and cover letter advice, application tips, interview preparation tools, and sector insights. It also features tailored advice for international students, including employer expectations and typical recruitment timelines.
https://my.napier.ac.uk/careers-support/international-students
Student Circus
A platform designed specifically for international students seeking UK-sponsored roles. It lists visa-compliant internships and graduate jobs, along with employer information and timelines for applications.
https://www.studentcircus.com/
UKCISA – UK Council for International Student Affairs
UKCISA provides clear, up-to-date guidance on visas, working during your studies, Graduate Route regulations, and immigration changes that may affect your plans.
https://www.ukcisa.org.uk
Visa and International Support Team
The Visa and International Support Team can support you with visa-related queries. There is also lots of useful information on the international student support page on MyNapier.
https://my.napier.ac.uk/international-students
Scotland’s Migration Service
The Scottish Government have launched Scotland’s Migration Service. As part of this service, they provide appointments to international students in the following areas: Visas and immigration, continuing studies and working in Scotland.
https://www.scotland.org/live-in-scotland/migration-service
Prospects
A national graduate careers resource offering detailed job-sector profiles, skills guidance, graduate jobs and internships, and information about roles that are in demand across the UK.
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/
TargetJobs
A widely used UK job search platform featuring internships, placements, and graduate schemes. Their advice articles are helpful for understanding UK application processes and employer expectations.
https://targetjobs.co.uk/
Part-Time & On-Campus Work
myFuture is our jobs board which lists part-time roles, campus opportunities, and paid experiences that can help you gain UK work experience while studying. We also have a Part-time Jobs Guide for International students which you can access here.
Careers Workshops & Events
We run many Careers events throughout the year, from employer talks to skills workshops. These sessions offer practical guidance and opportunities to meet recruiters. You can view upcoming events on myFuture
At Employability & Careers, we are dedicated to providing tailored support for our students. If you would like to book a careers appointment or a mock interview, you can do this on myFuture.
You can also access our full range of career resources here on myNapier.
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