The United Kingdom (UK) has released its updated list of 82 international universities whose graduates may qualify for the High Potential Individual (HPI) visa, allowing eligible foreign graduates to live and work in the country without a job offer.
The list, published by UK Visas and Immigration, includes universities across 15 countries and regions. However, no university from Pakistan has been included.
The United States has the highest number of universities on the list, with 34, followed by China with eight and Australia with six. Hong Kong has five universities, while France and Germany have four each.
The remaining institutions are located in Canada, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Prominent universities on the list include Harvard University, Stanford University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the University of Melbourne, the Australian National University, the University of Toronto, and the National University of Singapore.
The updated list applies to qualifications awarded between November 1, 2026, and October 31, 2027. Applicants who graduated in previous years must check the university list applicable to the date their qualification was awarded.
Under the HPI visa program, individuals who earned a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral qualification from an eligible university within the five years immediately before their application can apply without securing a job offer.
Successful applicants can stay in the UK for two years, while those holding a PhD or another doctoral qualification can stay for three years.
The visa allows holders to work in most jobs, seek employment, become self-employed, and bring eligible family members to the UK.
Applicants must also meet English language requirements, demonstrate sufficient financial resources, and have their qualifications verified through Ecctis.
The HPI visa cannot be extended and does not directly lead to permanent residency. However, holders may be able to switch to another immigration route, including the Skilled Worker visa, before their permission expires.
The complete list of eligible universities is available on the UK government’s official website.
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