Which countries allow international students to do part-time jobs easily, and how much can one typically earn from part-time work?

Many popular study destinations allow international students to work part-time, but rules and typical earnings vary by country.

- UK: Up to 20 hours/week during term, full-time in holidays. £12.71/hour minimum wage.
- Germany: Up to 140 full days or 280 half days/year. €12.82/hour minimum wage.
- Canada: Up to 24 hours/week during academic sessions (from Nov 8, 2024), full-time in breaks. CAD 15 - 17.40/hour minimum wage (varies by province).
- Australia: Up to 48 hours/fortnight during study periods, full-time in breaks. AUD 23.23/hour minimum wage.
- France: Up to 964 hours/year (about 18.5 hours/week). €12.80/hour minimum wage.
- Singapore: Up to 16 hours/week during term, full-time in vacations. SGD 8 - 15/hour for retail/food service; higher for tutoring.
- New Zealand: Up to 25 hours/week during term, full-time in breaks. NZD 23.23/hour minimum wage.
- USA: Up to 20 hours/week on-campus during term, full-time in breaks (off-campus work needs special approval). USD 7.25/hour federal minimum wage (higher in many states).

Visa work limits and wage rates are subject to change. Part-time work can help with living expenses but rarely covers full tuition.