Our International Student Support Package
As a International / EU student at the University of Bedfordshire, you are able to access a range of information, advice and guidance services, which will support you with your career planning.
Our International Office also has a wealth of useful information for international students including fees and scholarships, visa information and a guide for new students. Please visit the International Office webpages to find out more.
If you are studying with one of our overseas partner colleges then we have curated some information specifically for you, follow the link in the tiles below to explore this.
Book a 1:1 appointment with a Careers Consultant
Online and on campus events and workshops
Explore careers resources including self awareness quizzes
Upload your CV and get instant feedback with clear action points
Volunteering, extra/co-curricular activities and placement years
Information for students studying at international partner colleges
Information for students wishing to work outside of the UK
- Rate my Placement - internships, insights, placements, vacation schemes, virtual internships
- Gradcracker - STEM jobs, placements, internships, degree apprenticeships, societies
- Milkround - internships, placements, graduate jobs, career advice
- Prospects - match your skills and personality to 400+ job profiles, information & advice, job search
- Indeed - job search
- Startups - jobs in UK startups
- Wenta - free training and webinars for entrepreneurs
- UKCISA - UK Council for student affairs, information for international students working in the UK
- NHSP - NHS Professionals the largest NHS flexible staff bank, placing highly skilled temporary workers in NHS Trusts to meet their short, medium and long-term needs.
- Visa Sponsorship Jobs in the UK - find opportunities for visa sponsorship beyond Graduate route/visa in the UK.
What services do you offer?
We can offer 1-1 support and workshops / webinars in the following areas:
- Finding and applying for jobs, both while you study and once you've graduated
- Finding and applying for graduate schemes
- CV and cover letter development
- Developing your Linkedin profile and personal brand
- Interview preparation and practice
- Assessment Centre training
- Finding and applying for placements with ongoing support
- Connecting with employers via webinars and careers fairs
Can you find me a job?
Although we don't go out and find specific jobs, we have a host of employers who advertise on our careers platform - Handshake, attend jobs fairs and run webinars. We can support you with how to search for jobs and then through the application process by offering CV and application advice, mock interviews, assessment centre practice and much more.
Can you help update my CV or resume?
We also have a fantastic resource that can help you to get your CV started - Writing a Winning CV & Cover Letter. Once you are happy with your CV you can bring it to a drop in sessions so that one of our Careers Consultants can check it for you. Drop in sessions are held daily in Luton between 1 and 2pm at our office on the ground floor of the Campus Centre. If you are not based in Luton then you can book an appointment with a Careers Consultant via Handshake.
I've got a job interview, can you help me prepare?
You can book interview preparation sessions with our Careers Consultants via Handshake.
What workshops do you run?
- Interview skills
- CV & cover letter development
- How to find a placement or internship
- Resilience and dealing with rejection
- How to use Linkedin
- and many more!
All our workshops and events are listed on Handshake
How do I get a placement or internship?
Although we cannot find you a placement, we can help you to secure one through the opportunities posted on Handshake. We run multiple workshops on finding placements and many of our faculties have placements built into their curriculum. Further support is available from our Employment Opportunities and Support Team, visit our contact us pages to get in touch or book an appointment via Handshake
What are the benefits of volunteering?
Volunteering can be a great way to get experience, increase your skills and give back to the community. There is a wide range of volunteering roles to explore on Handshake and Our Employment Opportunities and Support Team are happy to support you in finding the right role for you.