You were told a UK degree would open doors... but the reality is not that simple

  • You keep being told you don't have the right work experience to secure a graduate job
  • You don’t know which companies actually sponsor work visas
  • You’re unsure how to tailor your CV for UK recruiters
  • You keep hearing silence after your applications
  • You’re watching your classmates land interviews… while you’re still struggling

And no one seems to be able to help you: not your university, not your friends, and definitely not YouTube.

UKey Graduate Career Academy is the only course designed for international students in UK universities

...by someone who was in your shoes and succeeded

UGCA is designed for ambitious international students in the UK who are:

  • Serious about building a career in the UK after graduation
  • Tired of applying to jobs and hearing nothing back
  • Willing to put in the work, but need a clear roadmap
  • Looking for a career strategy that works with their visa reality
  • Ready to stop feeling behind and finally take control
  • Open to learning, growing, and building confidence
Yes, that's me!
WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH

UKey Graduate Career Academy

UGCA step by step: from stressed to hired

UGCA is structured into five powerful modules, designed by an international student for international students.

This is a complete system to help you understand the UK job market, build your skills and career profile, learn how to network and get hired as an international student facing Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship hurdles. With UGCA you will get:

  • 22 expert-led video lessons
  • A 40-page UGCA Workbook to apply everything you learn
  • The official UGCA Career Tracker to keep everything you need for a successful graduate job hunt in one place
  • CV & cover letter templates used by real international students
  • A 50-page UGCA Reference Book full off additional resources, GenAI prompts, interview questions and industry deep dives
  • Access to an exclusive UGCA community
  • Monthly live Q&As with Mary and the UKey team

We don’t just give answers, we help you build a plan!

Read our success stories

We have a long track record of student success, covering successful interview outcomes after coaching and job offers thanks to UKey-refined CVs and cover letters.

We don't just promise success - we provide evidence!

UKey Success Stories

Mary helped me understand and prepare for the unique challenges I faced as an Indian male candidate. Based on her guidance, I made changes in my CV and received interview calls from multiple fintech and consulting firms.

- Abhay K, University of Oxford

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UGCA curriculum 

Invest in yourself and your UK future career 

It’s about stepping into the version of you that knows exactly what you want, how to get it, and what to do next... even if the path seemed impossible before. When you complete UGCA, you’ll walk away with:

  • A clear understanding of the UK graduate job market landscape across all major industries and subsectors
  • Career planning frameworks and ethical AI guidance you’ll use long after graduation
  • A personalised strategy for landing a UK job that fits your strengths and sponsorship needs
  • A smart shortlist of target employers where you stand a realistic chance of securing an offer
  • Understanding of your unique value proposition and how to express it
  • A recruiter-ready CV, cover letter, and online application approach that actually gets you to the next stage
  • Confidence to walk into interviews and assessment centres with calm and clarity
  • Resilience tools to bounce back from rejection and keep going
  • A supportive network that keeps you accountable and motivated
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Mary Strange

International student turned mentor
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  • Came to the UK in 2008 as an international student
  • 12+ years experience in coaching and mentoring young professionals and university students
  • Strategy consulting manager at McKinsey & Company London
  • 8+ years at PwC London, leading FTSE 100 audits
  • Involved in recruitment and mentorship at PwC and McKinsey
  • MBA from the University of Oxford
  • BA(Econ) Economics from the University of Manchester
  • Chartered Accountant (ACA) with the ICAEW

Your UK career is worth the right investment

Full UGCA Access

ÂŁ518

One-off payment

 
 Perfect for:

Self-paced learning across all topics, long-term investment, end-to-end topic coverage from early UK days to post graduation strategies

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1:1 Coaching

ÂŁ250

per hour

 
 Perfect for:

One-off support to get clarity on your next steps, get urgent help when the time is running out, or refine a specific job application

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Coaching Package

ÂŁ900

per month

 
 Perfect for:

Developing full career strategy, focusing on long-term skill building and receiving ongoing personalised support throughout your UK journey

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UGCA is a smart one-time investment in your future that will pay dividends for many years to come

 
✔️ It’s less than one week of rent in most UK cities
✔️ It’s less than a two-hour coaching session with UKey founder Mary
✔️ It gives you the clarity, tools, and support to land a real job 

 

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Don't forget

Your university ot student society could be paying for this.
Ask your university career services whether they have a learning budget or a bursary for your professional development.

Your Path to Graduate Career Confidence

At UKey, we believe international students unlock their fullest potential when they access culturally attuned, strategic, and action‑oriented career guidance. That’s why our proprietary UKey Career Framework™ is purpose-built for driven students from global backgrounds: helping build clarity, confidence, and momentum toward a fulfilling UK career.

Still deciding?

We get it. Taking the first step can feel overwhelming,  especially if you’re an international student in the UK trying to navigate a new country, culture, and a highly competitive job market. You might be wondering...

Is now really the right time to invest in coaching?

There’s never a perfect time. Waiting usually means one thing: you’ll still be stuck in the same place 6 or 12 months from now.
And the UK graduate job market doesn’t wait. Every week you delay, thousands of others are building skills, submitting applications, securing internships, and moving forward. Why not start now and build the confidence and clarity you need?

Isn’t this a big investment?

Yes.. as it should be! Because this isn’t just about CV tweaks or interview tips. It’s about giving yourself a career strategy that actually works in the UK.
You’ve already spent money on moving here, tuition and accommodation. You have also invested a lot of time into getting your degree. Why not also invest in something that would create additional assurance of the long-term value of your UK degree: a job offer with visa sponsorship?

How can a coach I’ve never met actually help?

Because I was in your shoes. I came to the UK as an international student, too: with no network, no roadmap, and no idea how to “sell myself” to UK recruiters.
But I figured it out. I landed job offers at PwC, McKinsey, and Amazon, secured visa sponsorship, and built a system that’s now helped 500+ international students do the same.

I know exactly what challenges you're facing: the confusion, the pressure, the rejections, the self-doubt... because I experienced this too. And I built this coaching programme to give you the exact clarity, tools, and insider insight I wish I had.

Don't start from scratch!

Start ahead with a proven system designed for international students who want to stay and succeed in the UK.

Don’t wait for confidence - create it with strategy and support!

Book your free discovery call now

UGCA is uniquely tailored to help international students not only adapt to life in the UK but also build the confidence, connections, and career skills needed to truly thrive. If you’re looking for support that is both practical and inspiring, from someone who is overachieving and caring, I can’t recommend this more highly.

- Jin W, University of Warwick

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"Mary walked me through how recruiters actually read, why my formatting was working against me, and how ATS tools rank applications.

She cut the noise and helped me frame my experience around the skills target roles truly screen for. I left with a one page CV that finally felt like me and a clear plan for interviews and applications.

It felt like having a coach who genuinely cares and is willing to support you all the way. "

- Mikaal,  University of 
Loughborough

"Mary is a fantastic career coach, with an empathetic approach and a focus on honest feedback.

She helped me lean into my strengths, which has been genuinely empowering."

- Victor H, London Business School

"Mary combines sharp insight with targeted, granular feedback across the entire application process (CVs, cover letters through to interview prep).

Her consistent ability to pose thoughtful, guiding questions helped spark deep reflection during and beyond my MBA journey. 

Her generosity, energy, and ability to go above and beyond are truly inspiring, and I would encourage anyone to seize the opportunity to connect with her."

- Anurag R, University of Oxford