Ireland Cost & living - Part-time work
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How much per hour can I earn from a part-time job in Ireland as an Indian student?
→Indian students in Ireland typically earn about EUR 14.15 an hour in minimum wage roles (the national minimum wage from 1 January 2026), EUR 14.15 to 16 in retail and hospitality, and EUR 15 to 18 in university jobs. Twenty hours weekly can bring roughly EUR 1,200 to 1,500 monthly.
As an international master's student in Ireland, how many hours can I work part-time during term time and holidays? And can my spouse work in Ireland during my studies or only after I graduate?
→Yes, on Stamp 2 you can work up to 20 hours a week during term time and 40 hours a week during set holiday periods, but your spouse generally cannot join you or work in Ireland while you hold a master's student visa during your studies.
Can I find part-time job support and facilities at universities in the UK and Ireland?
→Universities across both the UK and Ireland run dedicated careers services, job portals, CV support and campus employment schemes for international students. UK Student visa holders and Irish Stamp 2 holders can generally work up to 20 hours a week during term, with fuller hours permitted during official university vacations.
How many hours per week can I work part-time as an international master's student in Ireland with a Stamp 2 student visa, and what is the current minimum wage per hour?
→Masters students on a Stamp 2 visa in Ireland can work up to 20 hours a week during term time and up to 40 hours a week during official college holidays such as June to September, at Ireland's minimum wage of 14.15 euros an hour for workers 20 and over.
Can my son do side-by-side part-time jobs while studying abroad to support his expenses in Ireland/France?
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