What to watch for in Work and stay
- Work limits depend on the type of student residence permit; verify the official rule.
- Do not plan for work rights to cover all living costs.
- Post-study stay options depend on conditions; research them early.
United Kingdom
Working while studying in United Kingdom and staying after graduation.
Immigration Rules Appendix Student ST 26.1: full-time degree-level or above study at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance: up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time employment outside term time. Full-time below-degree study at such a provider: up to 10 hours/week term time, full-time outside term time. All other study, including all part-time study: no employment. No self-employment, no professional sport/coaching, and not a position filling a permanent full-time vacancy (except as ST 26.6 allows). Dependants may generally work, with exceptions.
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