Honestly, it depends on your goal. For applications from January 2027, the Graduate Route drops to 18 months for most graduates (PhDs keep 3 years) — enough time to find a sponsored job if you start job hunting from day one, but with far less margin for drift. If your degree leads to an in-demand field, the UK still works. If your main goal is long-term settlement, compare options honestly, including Canada and Australia, before borrowing heavily.
Updated July 2026