Working abroad

Many international students go on to work in another country after graduation, rather than returning home.  You can see what other international students have chosen to do here.  Click on the title links below for information about salaries, hiring trends and immigration for the top 5 destinations of University of London international graduates. 

Immigration
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offers travel advice, information about living abroad and details of country embassies in the UK. Look on embassy websites for immigration details.

Working overseas in China
In China work is concentrated in the cities and the industrial and construction sectors are the biggest employers of graduates. Multi-national companies, who welcome foreigners, use a structured recruitment process similar to the UK.

 
Working overseas in the USA
In the USA the fastest growing areas are those related to healthcare, followed by social media, green jobs  and the business and finance sectors. Referral for roles is common and in the private sector graduates are often able to negotiate their salary.

Working overseas in Japan
In Japan, most foreign nationals as English language teachers.  There are also opportunities for those with specific technical skills and industry experience, particularly for Japanese speakers. 

Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, most work for foreigners can be found in the financial and professional service sectors, such as banking, finance, teaching and hospitality.

We have provided a range of regional searches through Careers Tagged below.