Quick Overview

The scheme was first announced in the UK Budget 2003 as an incentive to encourage foreign students to study in these fields in the UK and to be an asset to the work place after graduation, by relieving the shortages of engineering, physical science and mathematics graduates in the UK workplace.

It was highlighted in Sir Gareth Roberts' review, "The Supply of People with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Skills" that the UK was suffering from a shortage of engineering, mathematics and physical science students at university and skilled workers in the labour market. This shortage could do serious damage to the UK's future economical growth.

There is a shortage in sectors such as research and development and financial services for maths, science and engineering specialists.

Foreign students at UK universities graduating from specific engineering, physical science and mathematics courses are now permitted to stay in the UK for one year after their graduation to take up employment. Foreign students who graduate with a Master's or PhD degree in any course from a recognized UK educational institution, who commenced study on or after 01 May 2006, are also eligible for SEGS.

Contact us if you feel that you may be eligible to apply under this scheme.