International graduates
Scotland warmly welcomes overseas students and
actively encourages graduates to stay and start their careers here.
Many students stay on in Edinburgh City Region and the rest of
Scotland – an average of around 600 international graduates start
their careers in Scotland every year. This page tells you can
access information that can help you and gives you links to the
various schemes available.
The Scottish Government’s Fresh Talent
Initiative allows international graduates of Scottish universities
or colleges to live and work in Scotland for two years after
graduating without the need for a work permit. Many choose to stay
in the city, working within Edinburgh’s key sectors including
business, science and the creative industries.
Scottish Networks International
(SNI) works to enhance the educational experience of carefully
selected international postgraduates and broaden their experience
of Scotland. Opportunities include a business networking programme
while you study, management placements in companies and
organisations at the end of your studies and membership of the SNI
international business network, linking members in countries around
the world.
