There are hundreds of jobs and work experience opportunities for students and graduates in London. As an international student you can work for up to 20 hours a week while studying.

You are allowed to work while studying if you study at a university or college that is listed on both the
official UKBA Sponsor list
list of ‘recognised bodies’.

There are thousands of part-time student jobs in London to help support your studies. Many universities have work placement centres to help you find employment. You can also search online at:

If you are in the UK on a student visa for more than six months, then you will usually be able to work while you are studying. Check the passport sticker on your entry clearance or residence permit – if it says "Work (and any changes) must be authorised" or "Able to work as authorised by the Secretary of State", you are allowed to work during your studies.

If your student visa allows you to work, you can work for up to 20 hours a week during term-time and full-time during your holidays. You must not work more than this and if you do so you will be in breach of your visa conditions. You are allowed to do most kinds of work, though Home Office rules do not allow you to run a business, be self-employed, or pursue a career by filling a permanent career vacancy (you are also not allowed to work as a professional sportsperson or entertainer).

Working can help you with your weekly expenses, but you should not rely on part-time work for the payment of your tuition fees and accommodation. Average pay for part-time work in Leicester is around £7 per hour – though some students may earn more than this. We generally suggest that you don’t work more than 10-12 hours per week while studying – you need time to rest and relax too!
Welfare and Education Centre.

The Employability and Careers team provide a comprehensive range of information and job vacancy services for international students. The team can help you to develop the skills you need to market yourself to employers and operates a daily 'drop-in' service for students in the Student Gateway. It also runs longer, in-depth guidance sessions and a range of workshops and information sessions in different faculties. The team arrange recruitment fairs and employer presentations, and provide advice on business start-up through the Campus Enterprise Opportunities (CEO) service.