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Student Circus

Student Circus can help you prepare to navigate the UK job market, and find UK employers offering Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.

Student Circus offers a jobs board, featuring employers who are positive about recruiting international students and graduates, and career resources to help you prepare for work in the UK. 

Who can use Student Circus?

Student Circus is available to

  • Current University of York students
  • University of York graduates with an alumni email address
  • University of York offer holders after receiving an email invite.
What kind of jobs are advertised?

The Student Circus jobs board advertises

  • Full-time jobs with employers who are able to sponsor a Skilled Worker visa
  • Placement years and internships (sponsorship not required)
What is the Career Ignition Hub?

The Career Ignition Hub is a collection of career resources including step-by-step video tutorials, worksheets and templates to help you learn about the UK job market, work visas, the hiring process, how to start building your network, and more. Use this resource alongside support from the Careers and Placements team. You can work through the resources in order, or choose what is most relevant to you right now.

Visa guide

The visa guide answers frequently asked questions about student visas, and visa options after graduation.

Remember that you can also contact the Immigration Advice Service at the University of York with questions about your student visa.

How do I access Student Circus?

Log in to Student Circus using your University of York email. If you haven’t logged in before, create a new password (do not use your University of York password). 

From the menu at the top, choose Jobs, CIH for the Career Ignition Hub, or Immigration Guides for visa questions.