Working in the UK

If you want to work you will need to check your Student Visa stamp to see if you are eligible to work part-time.

You are allowed to work if your student visa or sticker states:
'Able to work as authorised by The Secretary of State'
or
'Work (and any changes) must be authorised'

You are not allowed to work if your student visa or sticker states:
'No work or recourse to public funds’
or
‘No work or engaging in business'.

If you have been issued with this stamp and your course is longer than six months, you should challenge this remark and ask to speak with the Entry Clearance Manager, to try and get this removed, before coming to the UK.

Conditions of work as an International student on full student visa

• Depending on the course you are studing, you can work either 10 or 20 hours during term time and full-time during college vacations
• You must not engage in business, self-employment or provide services as a professional sportsperson or entertainer
• You must not pursue a career by filling a permanent full-time vacancy

It is important that you follow the conditions attached to your student visa. The Home Office is very strict and if they discover any irregularities when you apply for a visa extension (FLR(S)) it will put your chances of extending your visa at risk. Visit the UKBA website for guidance.

If you're not sure whether you are entitled to work in the UK, contact the International Office for further advice.
 

Student Dependants

If you were given permission to stay in the UK for 12 months or more, your husband, wife or civil partner may be able to work full time as long as they do not fill a full-time vacancy, and they hold a student dependant visa.

For more information visit the UKISA website