PhD in Management & Business

Yes - we guarantee a room in our Graduate College if you are a single overseas student and apply for accommodation currently before 15 August. Single students from the UK and EU are not guaranteed a room, however the vast majority of those students who want to live on campus are able to do so. All students who firmly accept a place are sent accommodation details and application forms in May. 
If you have a partner, and especially if you have children, unfortunately we cannot make this guarantee but the College & Residence Office is very helpful in finding off-campus housing.

We do have some family flats and double rooms on campus, but if you have a partner, and especially if you have children, unfortunately we cannot guarantee you on-campus accommodation but the College & Residence Officer is very helpful in finding off-campus housing.

This UKCISA web site gives helpful information about visa issues and entitlement to work.

Nationals of countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) require a work permit from the UK government to be able to work in the UK. There are various categories under which a work permit can be obtained:

1. Under the International Graduates Scheme you may stay in the UK to gain work experience for up to 12 months after completing your Masters or PhD if you are from a country outside the European Economic Area.

2. The Highly Skilled Worker scheme is a points-based scheme for which any non-EU person may apply, including students.  Points can be gained for:

• Educational qualifications
• Work experience
• Past earnings
• Achievement in chosen field
• Partner's achievements

Students should only apply for this scheme if they can show that they have the required number of points. There is a points calculator to help candidates to work out if they qualify.

3. Under the main work permit scheme, a company can apply for a work permit for a non-EEA national to do a specific job, however the company has to satisfy the government that there are no EEA nationals able to do the job. As there is a plentiful supply of EEA graduates there is little prospect of getting a work permit for a standard graduate job and students in this category normally return to their home countries to seek employment after graduating.

If you are an Overseas student (from outside the European Economic Area) you are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week during term time (provided you keep up to date with your studies), and full-time in vacations. 'Vacation' can mean the period between the end of studies and graduation, providing the student holds a current visa. More information.