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Working in the UK

You may wish to take on part-time work to meet new friends and earn extra money while you are studying in the UK. However, as an international or EU student there are some rules and regulations to be aware of.

Regulations for working in the UK can often vary depending on what country you are from.

For further information on working in the UK please see our financial advice pages.

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Regulations by region

International (non-EU) Students

Depending on the level of the course you are studying, international students from outside the EU who hold a Tier 4 Student Visa can normally work up to 20 hours per week during term-time. Students studying a course below degree level can normally work up to 10 hours per week during term-time.

Students holding Student Visitor Visas are not able to work in the UK.

Bulgarian and Romanian Students

If you are a national of Bulgaria or Romania, it is likely you will have to register in a similar way for something called the Worker Authorisation Scheme.

Working after your studies  

In some cases, students can stay in the UK after completing a degree course and take on paid employment.

Further information is available in:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Working during your studies

Many students choose to work part-time during their studies.

Please be aware that if you require a Student Visa, the Immigration Authorities will not allow you to rely upon expected income from part–time work when assessing if you can afford to live and study in the UK.

For further information on working please see:

Further information can also be obtained through this screencast about finding and applying for part-time and vacation employment:  Finding and Applying for Part-Time Jobs This file is in Adobe PDF format

Further Support

Several departments within the University can help you find a job during and after your studies:

  • the Careers and Employability Service can also help you find work in your home country
  • the Graduate School can help postgraduate students with future career choices
  • the Student Volunteer Centre provides details of voluntary work experience and opportunities across the University

International Office

C Floor, International House
The University of Nottingham
Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road
Nottingham, NG8 1BB, UK

telephone: +44 (0) 115 951 5247
fax: +44 (0) 115 951 5155
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