London careers
Build your career and create connections in a truly global city.
London careers
Build your career and create connections in a truly global city.
Graduates from London universities are equipped with the skills employers are looking for. Set yourself up for success through study, networking and experience.
How London can kickstart your career
The global reputation of London’s universities makes their graduates highly employable.
The quality of courses on offer gives you the skills employers are looking for. There are more than 10,000 courses to choose from, with 30 London universities leading the way in global subject specialisms, ranking number one for their specialist areas. When you study at London universities, employers know the outstanding quality of your education and degree.
Networking in London
London’s diversity makes it easier for international students to build professional networks in London than in less multicultural cities. More than one third of London’s population come from overseas, with languages from all around the world spoken here.
If you go to live elsewhere after graduating, employers around the world will value the knowledge and perspective London’s universities have given you.
London business
London is Europe’s hub for finance, tech, and AI. The city’s creative industries are an iconic and contemporary global powerhouse across film, music, theatre, and design. In healthcare, the UK’s national health service (NHS) is the UK’s largest employer and is well known for employing a diverse, internationally sourced workforce. These are just some of the sectors London is a leader in, and there are options for everyone.
Building your professional network and career in London
A degree from a London institution gives you more than just an outstanding education. Some courses also provide you with valuable work placements or a year in industry as part of your studies. This gives you the chance to make the most of the strong connections London universities have across all industries.
Your university will also have career support services in place that you can access. London attracts influential employers and professionals from all sectors, meaning you build networks that stay with you your whole career.
Earn while you learn
There are 6 million jobs in London. This makes the UK capital one of the most exciting, diverse job markets.
Most student visas mean you can work 20 hours a week, giving you full access to the opportunity London has to offer.
Stay and work in the UK for 2 years after graduating
The UK’s Graduate Route visa welcomes international students to apply to stay in the UK and work, or look for work, for two years after graduating. PhD graduates can apply to stay for three years. This opportunity means you can keep building your career in London, making the most of the experience and networks you gained at university. More information is available on the Study UK website.
Careers services
London universities offer career support services to all students. Whether it’s finding the career that’s right for you, building connections with employers or supporting your applications for work – professional advisers will be there to help you.
London university careers services have strong links with business, which means that they also provide exclusive opportunities for their students. You’ll often see your university’s careers team securing internships, networking events, careers workshops, job fairs, mentoring and company visits for their students. Most university careers teams continue to support their graduates in the years after graduating.
London universities empower students to build the careers they want. It’s one of the reasons London is the best place for students to live and study.