Career support for international students at UK universities
Turn your UK degree into a global career advantage
Struggling to land a graduate job in the UK? You are not alone. Every year, thousands of talented international students face cultural gaps, visa confusion, and fierce job market competition.
Learn how UKey can help youMary’s support goes beyond technical advice - she works actively on building motivation and confidence, which is often the hardest part of career progression. She understands that while career paths may look linear on paper, in real life they are complex and require resilience. Drawing on her vast breadth of professional experience, she provides advice that is both insightful and pragmatic.
- Pallavi, University of Oxford
UKey coaching for students
Work one-on-one with an expert coach who has walked your path, from international student to Big Four and McKinsey. Whether you need tailored CV feedback, interview practice, or a full career gameplan, UKey coaching gives you personalised support to secure results faster.
UGCAÂ for students
Master the UK graduate job market with the UKey Graduate Career Academy, a step-by-step online programme that takes you from lost to confident, giving you insider strategies, templates, and proven frameworks to land a role with visa sponsorship.
UKey for universities
Partner with UKey to give your international students the employability edge. Through scalable online courses, tailored workshops, and success benchmarking tools, we help careers teams boost student outcomes and demonstrate real ROI on graduate employment.
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About UKey founder
Mary Strange
International student turned mentor
- Came to the UK in 2008 as an international student, no connections
- Earned BA(Econ) Economics from the University of Manchester
- Qualified as a Chartered Accountant (ACA) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales
- Earned MBA with the Dean's Commendation from the University of Oxford
- Worked 10 years at PwC London, leading group audits of FTSE 100 companies
- Led strategy development for global tech players at McKinsey London
- Spent 12+ years of coaching and mentoring young professionals and university students at all levels
- Took part in recruitment and mentorship schemes at both PwC and McKinsey
It felt like having a coach who genuinely cares and is willing to support you all the way.
Mikaal J
University of Loughborough
The guidance was practical, honest, and full of value. I left the session with confidence, and a real sense of direction
Anonymous
University of Oxford
Our meeting was so heartfelt and candid, and it felt like I was speaking to a known friend.
Ramesh D
University of York
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