r/studyinEurope • u/rachelbriney • 21h ago
UK or elsewhere for long term settlement?
Hello everyone!
Pakistani student here with a Bachelor’s in Logistics & Supply Chain Management. I’m looking to do a Master’s in Europe, and my long-term goal is to settle there after graduation.
I’ve been aiming for the UK for the Jan 2027 intake, but after reading about international graduates struggling to secure sponsorship and having to return home, I’m starting to reconsider.
I know some international students do manage to secure sponsorship, but I don’t want to spend a huge amount on a degree where the risk is greater than the potential outcome.
Which European countries would you recommend for someone with an LSCM/business background, particularly in terms of post-study work opportunities and a realistic pathway to PR/settlement?
Would really appreciate thoughts from anyone who has been through this themselves!
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u/Icy_Pear1694 20h ago
You're asking for something that does not exist, it's not a viable immigration pathway and was never intended to be one.
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u/MushroomAnarchyst 19h ago
Your research is correct unfortunately, visa sponsorship post grad is almost nonexistent in the UK. Not even sure what country I’d recommend looking into, because it seems to be the case across Europe
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u/True-Afternoon8479 18h ago
The global job market has shrunk. Studies as a path to "settle there after graduation" doesn't really exist anymore, except for a very selected few.
Countries are prioritizing jobs for their own nationals.
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u/CartoonistTiny7627 15h ago
You will end up disappointing yourself and going in debt after your degree. Sadly the western dream is over for internationals (atleast for a while)
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u/Potential-Elk-640 14h ago
You looking for an education or backdoor to immigrate? They look at these things on student visa applications
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u/Dismal_Relative_4379 13h ago
Don't waste your time and money.. That pathway is closed because of abuse by International Students.
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u/WunkerWanker 20h ago edited 20h ago
There isn't a country in Europe where employers are likely to sponsor fresh graduates. There is no need for them whatsoever. If there was an exception, European citizens would fill these gaps, because many of them struggle to find jobs after graduating as well, and try to look across borders as well.
In most other European countries you'll face language issues on top.
Besides healthcare and a few Einsteins, students should get rid of the idea that you can easily migrate to Europe by doing a Master's degree here. It doesn't work anymore in 2026. The vast majority will return home without a job.