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There are many countries that attract numbers of international students every year and allow them to work during their studies, though the rules and working hours for students are different in each country. In most cases, international students wishing to work while studying in a foreign country must obtain a work permit. The tables below show the largest countries where international students are allowed to work during their studies.
Europe
Europe is home to some of the best and oldest universities in the world. In addition to offering quality education, these universities have proven to help with career preparation.
Country
Are students allowed to work?
If yes, do they need a work permit?
If yes, how many hours per month/year?
Minimum wage per hour (Estimated)
How much would a student make approximatelyper week/ month
Andorra
Yes
Yes, all foreign nationals should obtain a work permit for work in Andorra
Part-time, 20 hours per week
€ 7.42
€ 148,4 per week/ € 593,6 per month
Austria
Yes
No, they don’t need to apply for a work permit
Up to 20 hours per week
€ 10.10
€ 202 per week / € 808 per month
Belgium
Yes
Yes, international students usually need to have a work permit
Up to 20 hours per week,there are no restrictive hours during Christmas, spring, and summer break
€11.87
€ 237,4 per week/ € 949.6 per month
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Yes
Yes, they need a work permit in advance
Part-time/ 20 hours per week
€1.83
€36.6 per week / € 146.4 per month
Bulgaria
Yes
They have to apply for a work permit after graduation
20 hours per week during their studies and holidays
€1.53
€30.6 per week /€ 122.4 per month
Croatia
Yes
Yes, they need a work permit
Part-time only/ 20 hours per week
€4.04
€80.8 per week / €323.2 per month
Cyprus
Yes
Yes, they need a work permit from Immigrant Authorities
Part-time/ up to 20 hours
€ 5.87
€117.5 per week/ €469.6per month
Czechia
Yes
A student must be enrolled in a degree program accredited by the Ministry of Education to be eligible to work
20 hours per week during the full-time studies & 40 hours per week in summer/holiday breaks
€4.36 to€ 8.72
€87.2 to €174.4 per week / €348.8 to €697.6 per month
Denmark
Yes
Yes, they need a work permit or an establishment card when applying for work after graduation
20 hours per week and full-time during summer break
€13 to €17
€260 to €340 per week/ €1,040 to €1,360 per month
Estonia
Yes
No, they do not need an additional working permit to work while studying full time and they are allowed to work on the condition that it does not interfere with their studies
There is no limitation on the number of working hours for students
€4.00
€654 per month - full time job
Finland
Yes
Only students from non-EU/EEA students need a work permit
25 hours a week during term time, and full time during holidays
€11.25
€281.25 per week/ €900 to €1,125 per month
France
Yes
If the number of working hours exceeds 964 per year, the employer should apply for a temporary work permit on the Ministry of the Interior website on behalf of the student
20 hours per week or up to 964 hours per year
€10.85
€217 per week/ €868 per month
Georgia
Yes
Yes, they need a work permit from Georgian government
20 hours per week maximum
€4.78
€95.6 per week/ €382.4
Germany
Yes
They can work without a work permit
20 hours per week / full-time job for 120 days or part-time for 240 half days
€12.00
€240 per week / €960 per month
Greece
Yes
Non-EU and non-EEA nationals must apply for a work visa and work permit to legally work in the country
20 hours per week during the semester and 40 hours per week during vacations
€5.25
€105 per week / €420 per month
Hungary
Yes
Non-EU international students will need to obtain a permit
24 hours a week during the semester
€3.43
€82.32 per week/ €274.4to €343 per month
Iceland
Yes, with limitations
Yes they should apply for a work permit
Non-EEA/EFTA student can work up to 15 hours per week during the academic year
€15.8
€238 per week per 15h
Ireland
Yes
Students in full-time studies do not need a work permit in Ireland
Up to 20 hours per week during their studies and full-time during vacations
€11.30
€226 per week/ €904 per month
Italy
Yes
Non-EU students need to obtain a work permit if they want to work more than the permitted hoursEU Students have no restrictions
Non-EU students can work up to 20 hours/week during the academic year/ full-time during breaks
€9.2
€184 per week/ €736 per month
Latvia
Yes
No, they don’t have to apply for a work permit while on student visa
20 hours per week during the semester/ 40 hours while breaks
€3.8
€76 per week/€304 per month
Liechtenstein
Yes, with limitations
Yes, they need a working permit from Ausländer- und Passamt
No limits on working hours apply to EU students (& citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland ). Others are allowed to work up to 35% during the semester
€20.00 to €35.00
€1120 to €1960 per month
Lithuania
Yes
They need to have a temporary residence permit to be able to work
Up to 40 hours per week
€5.14
€205 per week /€822 per month
Luxembourg
Yes
They must apply for a work or business-related residence permit at least 30 days before their current student residence permit expires.
Non-EU students are allowed to work up to 15 hours per week.EU, EEA, or Switzerland students are allowed to work without restrictions
€13.37 to €13.80
€200 to €207 per 15h a week/ €2,313.38 to €2,387.40 per month full-time
Malta
Yes
All foreign nationals need a work permit in Malta
A maximum of 20 hours per week
€8.11
€162.2 per week/ €648.8 per month
The Netherlands
Yes
They need a work permit
Up to 16 hours per week and full-time in summer months
€13.92
€222.72 per week per 16 hours €890.88 per month per 64 hours
Norway
Yes
International students in Norway need a work permit unless they are citizens of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland
Up to 20 hours per week
€11.00
€220 per week / €880 per month
Poland
Yes
No, they don’t need a work permit
20 hours per week during studies 40 hours per week during holidays
€5.00
€100 per week/ €400 per month
Portugal
Yes
A work permit is required
20 hours per week during their studies and full-time during vacations
€5.54
€110.8 per week/ €443.2 per month
Romania
Yes
They don’t need a work permit. Only to work more hours in the country
20 hours per week
€3.66
€73.2 per week/ €292.8 per month
Russia
Yes
They need a work permit if the job is outside the university
Up to 20 hours per week
€1.81 to €3.32
€36.2 to €66.4 per week/ €144.8 to €265.6 per month
Slovenia
Yes
They need a contract from Student Services employment agency
Students can work maximum40 hours per week
€6.17 to €6.92
€246.8 to €276.8 per week per 40h/ €987.2 to €1,107 per month per 160h
Spain
Yes
They need work authorization
Up to 30 hours per week during their studies, which includes both curricular and extracurricular internships
€7.82
€234.6 per week per, per 30h/ €938.4 per month per 120h
Sweden
Yes
If they want to stay and work in Sweden after completing their studies, they need a work permit
No legal limit on study-time, work hours,students may be allowed to work for 40 hours per week
€11.98
€479.2 per week per 40h/ €1,916 per month per 160h
Switzerland
Yes
They should apply for a work permit after graduation
15 hours per week during term-time, full-time during summer breaks
€24.00
€360 per week per 15h/ €1,440 per month per 60h
Turkey
Yes
They need a work permit
30 to 35 hours per week
€2.17
65.1 to 75.95 per week / €260.4 to €303.8 per month
Ukraine
No, it is considered illegal to work while studying
United Kingdom
Yes
They need to obtain a work permit and hold a Tier 4 student visa
Up to 20 hours per week during the semester
€10.39 to €10.75
€207.8 to €215 per week / €831.2 to €860 per month
North America
North America, which along with South America and Oceania are called “New World”, is the third largest continent in the world.
Country
Are students allowed to work?
If yes, do they need a work permit?
If yes, how many hours per month/year?
Minimum wage per hour (Estimated)
How much would a student make approximately per week/month?
The Bahamas
Yes
They need a short-term work permit
Part-time/ 20 hours per week max
€4.83
€96.6 per week/ €386.4 per month
Barbados
International students are not permitted to work in Barbados, only for limited hours on campus
€6.67
Canada
Yes
They don’t need a work permit
International students can work for unlimited hours
€15.31
€1,787 per month for full-time
Jamaica
Yes
Yes, they need a work permit
international students are permitted to work in Jamaica, part-time during studies and full-time during school breaks
€1.35
€27 per week for part-time/ €106 per month
Mexico
Yes, under certain conditions
Employer should apply for Work Permit on the students’ behalf
The maximum number of hours allowed for part-time work is 20 hours per week
€14.44
€288.8 per week/ €1,155 per month
Panama
No, they are not allowed to work except if it is required for a course
Australia / Oceania
Oceania is a diverse place, also known to be very welcoming to international students. Australia and New Zealand are the two countries that attract the most international students.
Country
Are students allowed to work?
If yes, do they need a work permit?
If yes, how many hours per month/year?
Minimum wage per hour (Estimated)
How much would a student make approximately per week/month?
Australia
Yes
No, they don’t
On a valid student visa they can work for up to 20 hours per week, and there is no limit on the number of hours during recognized school vacations
€19.66
€393.2 per week / €1,572 per month
Fiji
No, international students are not allowed to work in Fiji
New Zealand
Yes
They need an IRD number from Inland Revenue
Up to 20 hours a week during studies/Full-time during holidays
€16.70
€334 per week/€1,336 per month
Asia
The world's largest continent is also a place of great explorations. From Buddhist temples to martial arts, the land of ancient civilizations offers a unique experience for international students.
Many countries in Asia are popular among international students because of the quality education universities offer, particularly Singapore. Find below which countries in Asia allow international students to work while studying.
Country
Are students allowed to work?
If yes, do they need a work permit?
If yes, how many hours per month/year?
Minimum wage per hour (Estimated)
How much would a student make approximately per week/month
Armenia
Yes
They need a work permit
20 hours per week
€1.11
€179 per month for a full-time job
Bangladesh
Yes
They need a work permit
Up to 20 hours per week during their academic year and 40 hours per week during the vacation
€70.56 per month for a full-time job
Cambodia
Yes
They need a work permit
Under AF1 visa at community college for 20 hours per week
€187.26 per month for a full-time job
China
Yes, under certain conditions and limitations
Yes,international students must have a valid residence permit that is issued by their local Public Security Bureau
8 hours per week. And not more than 40 hours per month
€3.64
€29.12 per week/ €145.6 per month for 40h
India
No, international students are not allowed to work
Indonesia
Indonesia does not allow international students to work while they study in the country
To be able to work, students need to have a work permit and work KITAS
Israel
No, international students are not allowed to work in Israel
Japan
Yes
They need permission from the Japanese Ministry of Justice
Up to 28 hours weekly
€6.89
€192.92 per week
Jordan
No, international students are not allowed to work in Jordan while studying
Malaysia
Yes
they need to obtain a work permit from Ministry of Labor
20 hours per week during semester breaks
€317.68 per month full-time job/ 158.84 per month for part-time
Nepal
Students are not allowed to work under student visa
Philippines
No, international students are not allowed to work with a student visa
Qatar
Only in student employment programs offered by universitiesforeign students can't work off-campus on a student visa
Yes, they need a work permit They must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their educational institution
20 hours per week
€255.76 per month for full- time
Saudi Arabia
No, international students are not allowed to work in the country
Singapore
Yes
They should hold a Training Work Permit, a Training Employment Pass, or be included in the Work Holiday Program
No longer than 16 hours per week
There is no legally mandated minimum wage.
€1,628 per month for a full-time job Approximately 651.2 per month per 64 hours/month
South Korea
Yes
They need permission from Global Services Center (GSC)
20 hours per week
€6.85
€137 per week/ €548 per month
Thailand
Yes
They should have a work permit
20 hours per week
€202.70 per full time/ €101.35 per part-time
United Arab Emirates
Yes
They need UAE Work Permit
Up to four consecutive hours
Vietnam
Yes
They need a valid work permit
Part-time, 20 hours per week during the semester
€184.50 for full time job, €92.25 for part-tine
Africa
Africa is the second largest continent in the world and also the most tropical. African universities, specifically those in Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa, are ranked among the best universities in the world.
In recent years, the African region has become a favorite destination for international students. See below which African countries allow the employment of international students.
Country
Are students allowed to work?
If yes, do they need a work permit?
If yes, how many hours per month/year?
Minimum wage per hour (Estimated)
How much would a student make approximately per week/month
Morocco
Yes
They need to obtain a work permit
Parti-time, 20 hours per week
€1.41
€270.23 for full time, €135.11 for part-time
Nigeria
No, international students are not permitted to work
Rwanda
No, they are not permitted to work
South Africa
Yes
They should apply for a work permit
Up to 20 hours per week
€1.30
€26 per week, €104 per month
Tunisia
No, students are not allowed to work
Uganda
No, students are not allowed to work
South America
There are many reasons to study in Latin America, including the fact that hundreds of universities are ranked among the best in the world, but also the affordability.
One of the best universities in South America is the University of São Paulo, Brazil.
Country
Are students allowed to work?
If yes, do they need a work permit?
If yes, how many hours per month/year?
Minimum wage per hour (Estimated)
How much would a student make approximately per week/month
Brazil
Yes
They need an authorization from the government
Up to 20 hours a week
€230.17 per month for full-time, €115 per month for part time
Chile
Under student visa, they can only study
Colombia
Yes
Foreign nationals who engage in any work activities in Colombia should obtain a “visa de trabajo”, TP-4 Visa
20 hours per week during studies and up to 25 hours per week during summer semester
€ 254.68 per month for full time / €127.34 per month for part time
Falkland Islands
Yes
Anyone who does not have Falkland Islands Status or a Falkland Islands Permanent Residence Permit (PRP) needs a work permit to undertake employment in the Falkland Islands
International students in the Falkland Islands are typically allowed to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during vacations, depending on their visa type, age, and the type of work they are doing.
€8.09
€161.8 per week for part time/ €647.2 per month for part-time
Remember to check the specific regulations for the country you plan to study in, as they may have additional requirements or restrictions. Working part-time can be a great way to manage expenses and gain valuable experience while pursuing your education abroad!
