Students
April 22, 2025 2025-05-10 20:57Students
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Work Rights for International Students in the UK
- Who Can Work?
International students on a Student visa (Tier 4) studying a full-time degree-level course or above can work in the UK with certain restrictions.
- During Term Time
- Maximum 20 hours per week (degree level and above)
- Maximum 10 hours per week (below degree level)
- A week is defined as Monday to Sunday
- During Holidays
- Full-time work allowed during:
- Winter break
- Spring/Easter break
- Summer vacation (undergraduates)
- Postgraduate students must confirm break periods with their university
Types of Permitted Work
- Retail (shops, supermarkets)
- Hospitality (cafés, hotels, restaurants)
- Customer service
- Office/administrative support
- On-campus jobs (library assistant, student ambassador)
- Internships or placements that:
- Are part of your course
- Approved by your university
- Follow visa conditions
- Self-employment or freelancing
- Running a business (eBay, crypto, etc.)
- Full-time or permanent jobs
- Professional sportsperson, coach, or doctor/dentist in training (unless allowed by course)
Legal Requirements
- Required to work legally in the UK
- Apply online at gov.uk - You can start working once applied, even before receiving the NI number
- Ages 18–20: £10.00/hour
- Ages 21+: £12.21/hour
- Check latest rates at gov.uk
- Taxed if income exceeds £12,570/year
- Payslips must include:
- Hours worked
- Gross/net pay
- Tax and NI details
- You may get a refund if you overpay tax
Tips for Working Students
- Don’t exceed allowed work hours
- Track your hours
- Use your university’s career services for:
- Job fairs
- On-campus jobs
- CV/resume help
- Employers must check your BRP and visa before hiring
- Track your hours
- Use your university’s career services for:
- Job fairs
- On-campus jobs
- CV/resume help
- Employers must check your BRP and visa before hiring
