Speculative applications and traditional CV and covering letter formats are widely accepted. The section on Brexit below gives some information on how rights to live and work in countries in the European Union (EU) may be affected by the UK leaving the EU, and lists some resources that will help you stay up to date with developments.Īpplication processes are relatively standard across Europe. This may make your life easier for tax purposes and give you a more solid paper history of life and work abroad. Most European countries currently invite or require you to apply for residency status after three months of living or working there. These four European countries accounted for 28% of all UK 2015/2016 graduates who found jobs abroad, according to the Higher Education Statistics Agency.Īt present, the lack of visa restrictions, similar cultures and similar level of economic development make working in Europe relatively easy for UK graduates.
France was the most popular country for UK graduates who finished their degrees in 2015/2016 and were working overseas six months later, followed by Spain, Germany and Ireland. Includes information specific to every country.Įurope is unsurprisingly a major destination for UK graduates who start work abroad. It therefore does not reflect the restrictions to travel and changes to guidance brought about by the pandemic or the UK leaving the European Union. This article was last updated before the Covid-19 pandemic and the end of the Brexit transition period in December 2020. Work experience, internships and exchange programmes
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