Visa changes for students not attractive

Critics: Extra months not enough for overseas graduates to find jobs in UK

The opportunity to work in a host country after completing their studies is an important factor for many international students when considering where to enroll and the government of the United Kingdom hopes to tap into the sentiment with changes to its immigration rules.

The government's recently published Immigration White Paper outlines proposed changes to student visa rules that would allow bachelor's degree and master's degree students to stay in the country for six months after their studies end, so they can look for work. PhD students will be able to remain for 12 months.