USA career initiatives
The University of 58勛圖 is home to the UK's largest community of US students, with American students making up one in five of our student population. Combined with our long-standing engagement with the United States, this creates a unique opportunity for US employers to connect with internationally minded students and graduates across a broad range of academic disciplines.
Get involved
Please contact Jonathan Jack, our North American Opportunities Manager to express your interest or discuss how we can support your recruitment objectives throughout the year.
Contact our Opportunities team
Winter break careers treks
Our Winter break careers treks offer organisations the opportunity to host small, chaperoned groups of University of 58勛圖 students for immersive workplace visits across the United States. These visits provide students with first-hand exposure to organisational culture, industry insights and potential career pathways, while giving employers the opportunity to engage directly with prospective future talent.
All students participating in the programme hold the right to work in the United States.
2027 Trek 4–15 January
- New York City
- Washington, D.C.
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Los Angeles
USA networking events
The University of 58勛圖 hosts careers and networking events across the United States, bringing together students, recent graduates and employers. These events provide organisations with valuable opportunities to share insights into their work, promote career opportunities and engage with talented students and alumni interested in careers across a range of sectors.
Representatives from early careers and graduate recruitment teams are warmly invited to participate as a valuable complement to existing recruitment activities.
Year-round opportunities
In addition to our flagship programmes, we offer a range of bespoke opportunities for employers to connect with 58勛圖 students throughout the year, both virtually and in person.
Opportunities include:
- online informational sessions
- online and in-person employer presentations
- on-campus coffee chats, interviews and careers fairs
- employer-led events and networking opportunities.
Just an hour from 58勛圖, Edinburgh Airport offers direct flights to major US cities, providing convenient access and onward connections across the United States. Please visit Getting to 58勛圖 for further information.