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The majority of EEA/EU students have the same rights to work and take part in internships as Irish nationals. Guidelines for non-EEA/EU students are detailed below.
Can I work whilst studying?
The rules regarding employment during study for non-EEA students have recently been reviewed. A guide to these rules is detailed here, but students should be aware that the work rights of students are subject to an ongoing review throughout 2011 and are therefore subject to change. Students should check the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service website for the most up-to-date information.
All non-EEA students, irrespective of their course programme, are entitled to take up casual employment part-time (up to twenty hours per week) during term time and full-time (up to 40 hours per week) during normal school vacations, providing they are:
Students who choose to work will also need to comply with employment laws, taxation requirements, Universal Social Contribution and Pay Related Social Insurance. For more information, visit the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation website. Working above the maximum number of hours permitted will be treated as a breach of your conditions and you may be required to leave the country. Students may not be self-employed or conduct any business.
How many hours per week can I work?
All students can work up to twenty hours per week during term time and up to 40 hours per week during school holiday periods.
Can I support myself with my earnings?
No, although it may help with your living costs, you cannot rely on part-time employment to fund your studies - visa and immigration registration requires you to prove that you have access to funds to support yourself without needing to work.
Can I do work placements?
Non-EEA students on a degree programme are allowed to partake in an internship or work placement if it forms part of their course, in accordance with the following:
Currently, non-EEA students in Ireland on a non-degree or language programme cannot take part in internships or work placements whilst studying, apart from certain named exceptions in relation to European Union-funded programmes (for example, established Fáilte Ireland-approved training programmes).
A new scheme regarding internships is being developed in 2011 by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service. Students should check their website for the most up-to-date information.
Post-study employment: The Third Level Graduate Scheme
Non-EEA students cannot stay in Ireland as a student for longer than an aggregate of seven years (for degree programmes) or three years (for non-degree or language programmes). The majority of EU/EEA students usually have permission to stay in Ireland to work after study, in accordance with relevant EU rules.
Under the Third Level Graduate Scheme, some non-EEA students on degree programmes may be able to stay in Ireland for a set amount of time after they have completed their studies, in order to seek employment and apply for a green card or work permit. During this time the student may work full-time (up to 40 hours per week).
A student cannot renew their permission and can only use the Third Level Graduate Scheme once. After using the Scheme, students may not re-enter full-time education or register as a student in Ireland again.
To be eligible for permission to stay in Ireland for up to one year after study, the student must have:
To be eligible for permission to stay in Ireland for up to six months after study, the student must have graduated from a course at NFQ Level 7.
Permission to work is granted by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation. To find out details on applying for a work permit, visit - www.deti.ie
Last updated: 8 September 2011
