Built for international students.

Designed to get you hired in the UK.

Developed by an ex-McKinsey consultant who started as an international student just like you... and then helped hundreds of others do the same!

UKey Graduate Career Academy (UGCA) is the only end-to-end graduate job employability course in the UK developed exclusively for international students.

You were told a UK degree would open doors... but it's not that simple, is it?

  • You don’t know which companies actually sponsor work visas
  • You keep being told you don't have the right work experience to secure a graduate job
  • 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.

UGCA was built for students like you

You didn’t come to the UK just to get a degree. You came to build a future. This future happens when you take the right steps, at the right time, with the right guidance.
UGCA gives you the system, the support, and the strategy to make it happen.

You’re smart. You’re capable. You just need a roadmap. This is it.

Join UGCA today

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

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!

What is holding you back right now? 

UGCA is designed to help international students with all kinds of challenges.
Find the ones that speak to you and see how UGCA solves them:

Feeling lost, behind, or overwhelmed?

Learn about UKey's skill building and career search strategy system

Modules 2 and 3

Still not getting interviews... or even replies?

Learn how UGCA fixes your CV, applications, and interview mindset

Module 4

Struggling with visa-sponsored jobs?

See how UGCA helps you navigate UK work visas

Module 3

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
So, what are we teaching?

Let's chat!

It's only natural you'd want to know more before committing. Book a FREE call with UKey today, no strings attached. We will be able to guide you to an option that is right for you.

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UGCA curriculum 

Your UK career is worth the right investment

Full UGCA Access

ÂŁ299

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

ÂŁ100 - 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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How UGCA fits into your job search

You've probably already tried job hunting on your own. Here’s how UGCA fits into the picture and where it takes you further:
UGCA DIY Job Hunt Other Services
Content designed specifically for international students ✅ Built from lived experience as an international student, later as an interviewer and a corporate mentor ❌ Limited information online relevant to international students ⚠️ Catering for broader university student audience
UK visa sponsorship strategies ✅ Step-by-step guidance ❌ Guessing and out of date information on forums ⚠️ Limited expertise
CV, cover letter & ATS-ready templates ✅ Tailored & recruiter-tested ⚠️ Varies widely ⚠️ Generic templates
Employer shortlisting strategy ✅ Sector by sector deep dives and guidance ❌ Trial and error ⚠️ Quality varies, focus on obvious consulting and finance employers
Interview & assessment centre prep ✅ Industry-tested strategies ❌ Self-practice only ⚠️ Limited availability
Community & peer support ✅ Active, focused group ❌ Solo effort ❌ Not always available
Live Q&As with expert mentors ✅ Monthly with real industry experience ❌ No live feedback ⚠️ Advisor time limited
Built by someone who’s done it ✅ International student who lived through what you are experiencing and succeeded ❌ No system ⚠️ May lack personal experience with UK hiring as an international student
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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.

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

"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

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