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🌍 International Student Work Hours Calculator

Check how many hours you can legally work on your student visa and calculate your potential earnings. Covers UK, Australia, Canada, USA and Ireland.

⚠️ Important: Visa rules change frequently. Always verify current limits with your university's international student office or the official immigration authority of your study country before working.
National Living Wage (21+) April 2024. Rate is £8.60 for under 21.

Work Rules — United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Term time: During term time on a Student visa (Tier 4). Full-time during official university holidays.
Holiday period: Unlimited hours during official university holiday periods.
→Maximum 20 hours per week during term time
→Full-time work allowed during official university holidays
→On-campus work counts toward the 20 hour limit
→Volunteering and work placements may have different rules
→Sponsored students on government-funded courses may have different limits

Quick Reference — All Countries

CountryTerm LimitHoliday LimitMin Wage
United Kingdom 🇬🇧20 hrs/weekUnlimited£11.44/hr
Australia 🇦🇺48 hrs/fortnightUnlimitedA$23.23/hr
Canada 🇨🇦20 hrs/weekUnlimitedC$17.3/hr
United States 🇺🇸20 hrs/weekUnlimited$7.25/hr
Ireland 🇮🇪20 hrs/week40 hrs/week€12.7/hr

International Student Work Hours Calculator

This international student work hours calculator helps students on study visas check exactly how many hours they can legally work and calculate their potential earnings based on local minimum wage rates. Work hour limits for international students vary significantly by country — the UK and Canada allow 20 hours per week during term time, Australia permits 48 hours per fortnight, and Ireland allows 20 hours during term rising to 40 hours during holidays.

Exceeding your visa work hour limit is a serious immigration violation that can affect your visa status, future visa applications, and right to remain in your study country. Always check with your university's international student office if you are unsure about your specific situation, as rules can vary by visa type, course level, and government updates.

Also use our Student Rent Calculator UK to plan your UK living costs, or our Study Hours Planner to balance work and study time effectively.