Alumni
After you graduate from Falmouth, you'll automatically become a member of our global alumni network. The term alumni describes a group of individuals who have graduated from an educational institution.
Falmouth University alumni play a key role in our success story, and you can enjoy a whole range of exclusive benefits when you become a Falmouth alumni.
Join our Falmouth University Alumni Network on LinkedIn which gives you the means to keep in touch with friends, course tutors and the University.
You'll also have the opportunity to introduce, employ or be a mentor to our graduating students, leverage your professional network to get introduced to people you should know, and advance your career through inside connections working in top companies.
Alumni benefits and services
Award documentation and references
Student Programmes & Achievement offer support to our former students by supplying replacement award certificates and official transcripts. We also certify certificates, issue award verification letters and produce academic references for our alumni. For more information look at our Award Documentation download below. If you have any questions then please contact us by email: award@falmouth.ac.uk
Alumni support from the Employability Service
Falmouth University Employability Service continues to support your professional development after you have graduated. Many of our services and events are still open to you as a recent graduate. As a Falmouth University graduate you are able to use many of our professional and high quality online resources for life;
- Search for graduate jobs and opportunities
- Connect with students and other alumni
- Access thousands of tools and resources to support your career or start-up.
- Keep in touch with the University
Visit our Employability Service page to find out more about our employability service.
Subsidised sports centre membership
Alumni living locally are eligible for discounted membership fees at the Sports Centre on our Penryn Campus. Discounts are available to Alumni and prices can be found on the Sports Centre website or you can contact the Sports Centre direct for more information.
The Sports Centre features a state-of-the-art fitness suite including the latest Vibrogym technology, and exercise studio and multi-use games area. To view exercise class timetables and read more about the Sports Centre's facilities, please visit our Sports Centre page.
Library membership
Benefit from free reference access to the libraries on both campuses. Falmouth Campus library specialises in art and design, and Penryn Campus library in media, design and related subjects. Both libraries have excellent print collections available for alumni to browse.
Also, as a Falmouth graduate, you can gain access to a host of open access resources for free. See what's available here.
Alumni borrower
You can also register with the library to become an alumni borrower for a one-time fee of £35. This entitles you to borrow up to ten books at a time. Unfortunately academic licenses do not permit access to online library resources or the video/DVD collection.
To apply to be an alumni borrower:
- Please fully complete the Library membership application form
- Make your payment online through our secure online payment system
The library will contact you when your library card is ready for collection (approximately two weeks).
Alumni discount on ACP courses
Falmouth University alumni are eligible for a 20% discount on our ACP courses. For more information, get in touch with our Digital Skills team using our enquiry form.
Work abroad
Work abroad is open to graduates (up to 12 months after completing your course). Graduates are encouraged to apply for funding to support in gaining work experience to help their future career progression.
Allowing graduates to develop key skills to jumpstart their careers while gaining experience abroad. Graduate internships and student placements must be full-time and fall within block durations of 3 or 6 months.
All countries can be considered upon application.
Funding Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 academic cycle.
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Get in touch with usAre you an international student with us?
The UK’s Graduate Route welcomes international students to apply to stay in the UK and work, or look for work, upon graduation. International students who have successfully completed an undergraduate or master’s degree can apply to stay in the UK for up to two years after their studies. PhD graduates can apply to stay for up to three years.
Find out more about the Graduate Route
Looking for a visa sponsored job in the UK?
Student Circus is a job search platform for international students and alumni that brings you filtered visa job listings, internships, and placement opportunities. With Student Circus, you can now save time in your job search by only applying to handpicked employers who hire & value international students. Student Circus filters Skilled Worker Visa opportunities for you.
If you are signing up to use this service after you have completed your studies at Falmouth, please contact alumni@falmouth.ac.uk and we will provide you with the graduate link.
Postgraduate bursaries & awards for Falmouth alumni
Graduate Loyalty Discount
Falmouth alumni can apply for a 20% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate courses.
International Talent Awards
Falmouth University is offering 15 scholarships of £2,000 each to its most talented undergraduate a...
Graduate Outcomes Survey
You'll be contacted by a research company on behalf of HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Agency) and asked to take part in the Graduate Outcomes Survey, a national survey capturing information about the activities and perspectives of graduates 15 months after they finish their studies. Falmouth graduates are sought after by many employers and your feedback in this survey will help us maintain and improve our standing in national and international league tables.
For more information visit graduateoutcomes.ac.uk or watch the HESA's Graduate Outcomes Video
Do we have your current contact details?
Keep your email address and phone number up to date via our My Falmouth Alumni page:
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Tell us your story
We love to hear about what our alumni have been up to since leaving Falmouth. Share your stories with alumni@falmouth.ac.uk and help to inspire the next generation.
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Alumni newsletter
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Alumni Relations, Penryn Campus
Falmouth University, Treliever Road, Penryn TR10 9FE