How much part-time work am I allowed during my studies abroad for a Bachelor's/Master's?
Part-time work limits depend on your host country and visa type. You can typically work twenty hours a week in the UK, on-campus jobs in the US, and Ireland, twenty four hours in Canada, twenty five in New Zealand, and full time during official breaks.
How much you can work during your Bachelor's or Master's abroad depends on your host country and the exact visa you hold, so you need to check your visa stamp carefully once you land. Most destinations cap term time work at around twenty hours a week, but the calculation period and off campus rules change from country to country. Overstepping these limits, even briefly, can put your student visa at risk.
Work hour limits by country
| Country | During term time | During official breaks |
|---|---|---|
| United States (F-1 visa) | 20 hours/week, on campus only | Full time on campus; off campus needs CPT/OPT |
| United Kingdom | 20 hours/week (degree level) | Full time |
| Canada | Up to 24 hours/week off campus | Full time |
| Australia | 48 hours per fortnight (about 24/week) | Full time |
| Germany | 140 full days or 280 half days a year | Covered under the annual allowance |
| Ireland (Stamp 2) | 20 hours/week | 40 hours/week during specific periods |
| New Zealand | 25 hours/week | Full time |
| France | Up to about 18.5 hours/week (964 hours/year) | Full time within the annual cap |
What changes your actual limit
- On campus versus off campus: in the US, off campus work in your first year is heavily restricted and usually needs CPT or OPT authorisation.
- Degree level matters: in the UK and similar countries, students below degree level, such as foundation or language courses, get narrower work rights than full Bachelor's or Master's students.
- Program length matters: single semester exchange students sometimes get restricted or no work rights compared to full degree students.
My Advice
Before you take up any part-time role, read the exact hours printed on your visa stamp or digital permit, since that document overrides any general country rule you have read online. If you are heading to Germany or France where the cap is calculated annually rather than weekly, track your used days or hours in a simple spreadsheet from week one so you never accidentally cross the yearly ceiling.
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