How we support graduates
- Access to potential funding
- 1-1 appointments with our Start-up Adviser
- Scale-up business support
- Business-related workshops
- Online interactive webinars
- Co-working office space in the Hallam i-Lab
- Mentoring support
- Networking opportunities
If you are an International Student and wishing to explore working as self-employed in the UK, you will first need to contact the Sheffield Hallam International Experience team via Hallam Help:
Phone: +44 (0)114 225 2222 Email: hallamhelp@shu.ac.uk
The can provide information about the visa options available to you, which include:
- Graduate Visa – which allows you to start a business in the UK and International Experience process these applications.
- Innovator Founder Visa* – Please note that Sheffield Hallam University is not an endorsing body for this visa. There are only 3 endorsing bodies, which are:
*Applying for the Innovator Founder Visa will require you to write a business plan.
Your business must be based in the UK. Business plans will be rejected if they are written using Artificial Intelligence (AI), or if they have an unrealistic sales forecast.
The International Experience team can assist you in seeking an immigration lawyer who could help with the Innovator Founder Visa – should this be the route that you choose.
Our Start-Up Advisor is available to discuss your business idea. However, it is essential that you attend our Start-up Essentials, Cash Flow Essentials and Intro to the Business Model Canvas workshops first.
Details of upcoming workshops can be found at: