# International students

**Source**: https://www.york.ac.uk/students/work-volunteering-careers/careers-resources/international-students/
**Parent**: https://www.york.ac.uk/students/work-volunteering-careers/careers-resources/

Whether you want to find a part time job during your studies, are looking at options to work in the UK at the end of your course or are making plans to return home, we have information and advice specifically for you.

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If you are looking for work in the UK, some of the terminology used may be new to you. Check our **[glossary](https://www.york.ac.uk/students/work-volunteering-careers/careers-resources/international-students/job-market-terminology/)** for an explanation of some of the common vocabulary and terms used in the UK job market.

### Working during your studies

- [Looking for work as an international student - careers information](https://www.york.ac.uk/students/work-volunteering-careers/apply-interview/looking-for-work/look-international/)
- [Working in the UK during your studies - information from our Immigration Advisers](https://www.york.ac.uk/students/support/international/working/working-during-studies/)

### Working in the UK after your studies

- [Graduate jobs in the UK: international students - careers information](https://www.york.ac.uk/students/work-volunteering-careers/apply-interview/looking-for-work/graduate-jobs/grad-jobs-international/)
- [Working in the UK after your studies - information from our Immigration Advisers](https://www.york.ac.uk/students/support/international/working/working-after-studies/)

### Returning to your home country to work

- [Careers information](https://www.york.ac.uk/students/work-volunteering-careers/careers-resources/international-students/working-home/)

### Further study

- [Information if you are considering further study, in the UK or another country](https://www.york.ac.uk/students/work-volunteering-careers/options/further-study/international-students/)

### Events and resources for international students

You are welcome at any of our events - see the [What's on](https://www.york.ac.uk/students/work-volunteering-careers/events/) page, and events listings in [Handshake](https://york.joinhandshake.co.uk/edu). Some of our events are specifically for international students, for example sessions on the UK labour market and visa options, see the [Events for international students collection](https://york.joinhandshake.co.uk/edu/collections/1072?page=1&per_page=25&collection_type=events&sort_column=start_date&sort_direction=asc) in Handshake.

If you want to make the most of your time at York, see [Your Career Journey for international students](https://www.york.ac.uk/students/work-volunteering-careers/careers-resources/career-journey/international/) for ideas about gaining experience, developing skills and exploring what's available.

### International alumni stories

[Hear about the experiences of our international alumni](https://www.york.ac.uk/students/work-volunteering-careers/careers-resources/international-students/international-alumni-stories/)

## Related links

- [Immigration Advice Service](https://www.york.ac.uk/students/support/international/immigration/ "Immigration Advice Service")
- [UK Council for International Student Affairs](https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/ "UKCISA") (UKCISA)
- [Recruiting international talent](https://www.york.ac.uk/about/departments/support-and-admin/careers/employers/international/ "International Talent")- information for employers