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EU students are normally able to work freely and have the same working rights as UK citizens. Guidelines for non-EEA/EU students are detailed below.
Can I work whilst studying?
New student visa rules, announced in March 2011, mean that only students at universities and publicly-funded further education colleges will be allowed to take up employment during their study. All other students will have no right to work.
How many hours per week can I work?
For those students who are permitted to work, the following rules apply:
Please be aware that while the new visa regulations are being put into place, this is still subject to change.
Can I support myself with my earnings?
You should be able to pay your tuition fees and living costs during your study in the UK without working. It is inadvisable to rely on earnings from employment to support yourself during your studies, due to the difficulty of finding and keeping work, and visa restrictions on working that mean you are unlikely to be able to cover all your costs.
Can I do work placements?
Most students studying at UK universities will be able to do work placements. If you are unsure of your status regarding permission to work or take part in work placements, ask your sponsor (institution).
Post-study employment
Recent changes to student visas in the UK mean the closure of the Post-Study Work route, from April 2012. This means that students will no longer be entitled to the current two-year limit to stay in the UK to find work. Only students with an offer of a skilled job from a sponsoring employer under the Tier 2 system will be able to stay and work - all other students must leave the UK when their study has finished. There are also likely to be some systems in place for talented entrepreneurs, but these have yet to be announced.
For more information and the most up-to-date information about working during your study, please visit the UK Border Agency website.
Last updated: 30 November 2011
