Post-Study Work Visa Support
Want to work in the US, UK, or UAE after your studies? With years of experience helping international students, our visa and compliance team is here to support you.
Our expert teams, located on every Hult campus, know exactly what international students need to do to get themselves in the best possible position to secure work authorization after graduation.
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Get the tools and skills to strongly position yourself in the local job market, targeted job-search support, and advice on how to maximize your work authorization.
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Access practical, personalized visa support at every stage of the process—from securing your student visa to applying for work authorization and beyond.
Visa policies and processes differ according to country and program. We have experts on every campus to help you navigate the complexities.
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Every year, approximately 700,000 international students come to the United States to study. Every single one must apply for and receive the F-1 student visa in their passport before coming to the US. Once international students have graduated, they can apply for US work authorization known as “Optional Practical Training” (OPT).
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International students who have completed a degree in the UK are eligible for the Graduate Immigration Route, which is a two-year work authorization.
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Internationals who have secured a full-time job in the UAE are eligible for an employment visa. Start searching early for an employer who could sponsor you after graduation.
Different programs come with different visa eligibility.¹ Make sure you're aware of what your options are.
MASTER'S IN MANAGEMENT (2) | MASTER'S IN MARKETING (2) | MASTER'S IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS & AI | MASTER'S IN FINANCE | |
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OPT (US) | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
STEM OPT (US) | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
GRADUATE ROUTE (UK) | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
EMPLOYMENT VISA (UAE) | ✔️ |
¹ To be eligible for a post-study visa, you must study at the campus location of the country offering the visa.
² To be eligible for STEM OPT as a Master's in Management student, you must study a STEM track (Analytics). To be eligible for STEM OPT as a Master's in Marketing student, you must complete our Master's in Marketing & Analytics program.
"The benefits of having done OPT are numerous. It has allowed me to gain valuable professional experience in the US and build my career in a way that I would never have been able to do without it."
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Jakob Gaard
Denmark, Class of 2020
"I experienced multiple campuses, regions, and cultures all around the world. This firsthand experience really helped me understand different aspects of international business."
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Pranav Chheda
India, Class of 2018
82
%
of international students at US campuses gained employment in the US
77
%
of Hult graduates work abroad after graduation
450
+
companies hired Hult 2024 graduates across 37 countries
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