Singapore Cost & living - Part-time work
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If I study in Singapore, the UAE or Malaysia, am I guaranteed to get a part-time job?
→No, a part-time job is not guaranteed when you study in Singapore, the UAE or Malaysia. Singapore and Malaysia allow student work only under conditions, and in the UAE it needs specific permits, but finding a job depends on your skills, language ability, job market demand, timing and visa rules.
Can I work part-time during my postgraduate studies in Singapore, and what are my work options after I graduate?
→Yes, students at MOM-listed institutions in Singapore can work up to 16 hours a week during term and full-time in vacations. There is no automatic post-study work visa, but graduates of specified institutes of higher learning can get a Long-Term Visit Pass for up to a year of job hunting.
As an international master's student in Singapore, how many hours per week can I work part-time during the academic term, and what is the typical monthly income I could expect from a part-time job at an average wage of SGD 12 per hour?
→Yes, international master's students in Singapore can work up to 16 hours per week during term time on a Student's Pass; at SGD 12 per hour, that is about SGD 768 per month, or roughly SGD 831 using a 4.33-week average month.
How many hours can I work part-time in Singapore during term time, and what's the typical hourly wage for a retail assistant?
→Yes, international students in Singapore can work up to 16 hours a week during term time without a separate work pass, provided their institution is approved. Retail assistant roles typically pay around SGD 10 to 14 an hour, roughly SGD 693 to 970 a month at 16 hours a week.
All Questions (14)
Can I work part-time during my postgraduate studies in Singapore, and what are my work options after I graduate?
→As an international master's student in Singapore, how many hours per week can I work part-time during the academic term, and what is the typical monthly income I could expect from a part-time job at an average wage of SGD 12 per hour?
→How many hours can I work part-time in Singapore during term time, and what's the typical hourly wage for a retail assistant?
→Does part-time work experience count towards the work experience requirement for master's admissions in Singapore?
→Is it possible to study abroad without any initial investment or loan, with part-time work support to pay fees monthly in UK/Singapore?
→Is part-time work allowed for students in Singapore universities, and if so, what are the restrictions?
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