If you plan on studying abroad, but don’t have a scholarship that can cover all of your expenses, you might have to consider getting a part-time or full-time job. It can be a great way to maintain a steady income allowing you to tackle academic challenges without worrying about money. Wonderlic Test Prep is here to help. They have found the 6 best countries in which you can work while studying.
The main problem that international students face is not being allowed to work while studying. One country which makes it practically impossible for international students to obtain a working permit is Italy. In theory, you can work while studying, but it is very difficult. Other countries like China allow foreign students to work but make the application process for a working permit pretty tricky. The United States also have very complicated laws and strict rules when it comes to working while studying. In some countries, like Costa Rica, international students are banned from working while studying.
Luckily, there are plenty of countries, which offer a great education and also let international students work part-time, while attending university. Some have relatively high restrictions while others are quite lenient. The following countries all make it easy for students to earn some extra money. Here are the six top countries for immigrant students who need to work while studying.
1. Sweden
Sweden is a great place to live and also a great place to study. Sweden has lots of high ranking universities, and while you won’t find it among the top ten countries when it comes to quality of the education system, it is still among the best choices in the world for international students.
The country is also pretty lenient when it comes to allowing international students to work. If you have a residence permit in Sweden (and you get one if you’re studying there), there’s no official limit on how many hours you can work. You can find out more about the topic here.
2. United Kingdom
Some of the best universities in the world are located in the UK, but the country has strict rules when it comes to working while studying. If you’re a citizen of the EU, EEA (European Economic Area), or Switzerland there’s no limit on the number of hours you can work per week, and there’s no application process. You just need to let your employer know where you are from.
If you’re from a country outside the EU, then the rules are a bit different. Firstly, you need a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa. And then there are still plenty of restrictions. You can check them out on the site of the University of Edinburgh. Here’s what it says in a nutshell: you can work 20 hours per week if you’re on a full-time programme at degree level or above or 10 hours per week if on a below degree level.
3. France
France is one of the best places to study if you’re an international student and have a scholarship that covers all of your expenses. In case you have to work to cover up your costs, France is still the way to go. The good thing about France is that all international students are allowed to work while studying.
They are limited per 964 hours a year (60 percent of the legal work year or about 19 hours per week), and if they are outside the EU, they must have a student resident permit. APT or temporary work permit is needed only for Algerian students. Everyone else can work without having one.
4. Canada
Canada is a beautiful country with some much to offer in the way of education, especially if you plan on staying there after your studies. The country makes it simple for foreign students hoping to stay and work in Canada after their studies. However, if you need to work while studying, the rules are pretty complicated, so we’ll explain them in a bit more detail than we did for the other countries.
International students can work on campus if they are a full-time post-secondary student at:
- A public post-secondary school, such as a college or university
- The CEGEP in Quebec (a private college-level school in Quebec that operates under the same rules as public schools and is at least 50% funded by government grants)
- A Canadian private school that can legally award degrees under provincial law.
A study permit and a Social Insurance Number are also required. There’s no limit in hours for on campus work.
If students want to work off campus without a work permit, they have a limit of 20 hours per week. Additionally, a study permit that allows them to work off campus is required (the information should be on the permit). They need to be full-time students at “a designated learning institution (DLI) and they need to be enrolled in a post-secondary academic, vocational or professional training program or a secondary-level vocational training program (in Quebec only).” It goes without saying that they also need to have a Social Security Number.
For students “enrolled in a program with English or French as the only second language (ESL/FSL)” or those enrolled in a general interest course, a valid work permit is mandatory to work off campus. Learn more about these many rules here.
5. Australia
If you manage to get a student visa and take a college course in Australia, we can tell you that not only can you work there while studying but any family members (family members included in student visa application) that are with you can also work while you study in the country. The same rules apply to both students and their family members.
While you study, all of you can work up to 20 hours per one week and full-time during vacations. And if you are a postgraduate research student, you can work full-time if you started a masters in research or a doctoral degree. The same rights apply to all your family members!
6. New Zealand
Last but not least, we have New Zealand. This country, like Sweden, doesn’t have world famous universities but it offers an excellent education all the same. It is also one of the countries with the highest standard of living. Furthermore, applying for a student visa is pretty easy and straightforward.
If you want to work before you start your studies, you must check your eVisa or physical visa label that can be found in your passport for your working rights. These can also be found in a letter that comes with your student visa. If you cannot find your working rights, then you are not eligible to work.
If you have permission to work, you can work up to 20 hours a week if you’re studying full-time for at least two years. Over the holidays, international students can work full-time. Also, Ph.D. and Masters (in research) students can work full-time without any restrictions. Find all about New Zealand work while studying rules here.
We hope this article from Wonderlic has been enlightening! If you have any suggestions for our blog, please let us know. If you are a recruiter looking to hire in any of these countries, check out some of our other articles on recruiting: How to recruit in Sweden, the UK, France, Canada, Australia or New Zeland.
Author: Ali Neill
As the job board tester and blog editor for the Jobboard Finder, Ali works on job boards from all around the world and keeps a close eye on the recruitment trends thanks to a number of sources, including the website’s social media pages.
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Hello my name is Gift I have a baby and i want to study in United kingdom can I take my baby with me
You would need to ask the consulat. I can’t imagine there being a rule about bringing a child with you though!
Hello my name is chinonso otuwurunne Jeremiah am from Nigeria. I have (waec) and (neco) certificate, I want to study and work in any of these country new Zealand, Australia’s,so what will takes me or steps.
If you know where you want to study, that’s the first step! Then you just need to look up the universities and visa requirements to actually make your dream a reality!
Hi good day am Olanrele balikis by name,am from Nigeria I have wace and jamb results, want too study in one of this school how do I go about it please
Hi Olanrele! If you reach out to the schools, I’m sure they can help you :)
Hello ma’am. IAM kavithavijayakumar from Chennai, India. I just want to know which is the best college to do MBA with moderate tuition fee and also which allows me to do a part-time job where I can manage my day-to-day expenses.
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It’s Jahidul from Bangladesh! I wanted to know that which country would be best ( from this 6 countries) for working while studying. And it will be more helpful if you tell me whether I can cover up my study and all expenses by doing part time job?
TIA ❤️
Hi Jahidul, that really depends on the languages you speak, the studies you hope to complete and your living conditions. It’s a complex question, which will depend on many factors concerning yourself. I would recommend researching each country and seeing which one is right for you.
Hi there!! it’s me Vangi Omari from Tanzania, I wanted to know that which country has the lowest tuition fees and other expenses, and I can join part time job while I studying to cover my all expenses?
How are you
While studying in Sweden, Am I able to financially support my family along with my studies?
Am I able to trade some stuff among both the countries (i. e, Pakistan and Sweden)?
Can I send money to Pakistan?
Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, we focus on recruit, not different laws and regulations concerning money transfers and studies.
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hi.am petrus jairus from Namibia, i want your advice which country to study and secure job whiles working..? am a third year electrical and electronic engineering student.
I want to study biochemistry, which country is the best for study, am from Nigeria.
Helo bro please update me on any info. Thanks
Hi i’m faisal i’m From Bangladesh, and willing on study any countries which better study
Hi Faisal, the first thing to do when you’re looking into studying abroad is to research the universities in the country and then the visa requirements :) Good luck!
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Novenber25, 2021 at 1:13am Hi my name is ilili from Ethiopia and wiilingon study forean countery pleas helpme
Among the six countries mentioned which is the best to study and work part time job and love foreigners student.
Im studying online which country do you think i can go for work? even full time job its fine on my schedule.
Thank you
That would depend on what you are studying and the languages you speak!
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My name is Amandeep Kaur from Punjab ( India)
I have just completed my senior secondary and have 6.5 band scores I have financial problem to join colleges in Canada or Australia so which college have less fee with sufficient working hours
Thanks
Every university will be different! European unis are cheaper than the US and Australia though. I hope that helps!
Hi !its me Mohammed Azaz Alam from Kathmandu NEPAL and i want to know about Newzeland for my masters.
how much difficult to get a job and to survive and how long time i can live their ?
can i will get PR if yes how long i have to stay ?
Hi
I’m Andrew Ollo from Nigeria I want to know the country with the most suitable work and schooling policy to study M.sc in Accounting and . I speak English language but I’m open to learning. Thanks
Come to Ireland. A good place to study, work and get your permit to stay after study
Collins Olaniyan..How else can I contact you? I really want to know more about studying in Ireland.
Please could you share your mail id.
I want more about Ireland for my son study and staying long visa condition required in the budget.
Hi Dhamendar :) I think it would be good to look on a government owned Irish website for visa information, like this one: https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/moving_country/moving_to_ireland/coming_to_live_in_ireland/visa_requirements_for_entering_ireland.html#:~:text=An%20Irish%20visa%20is%20a,if%20you%20have%20a%20visa.
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I want do accounting studies in UK along with part time. So please advise which universities better to choose.
How many years I can get Visa permit.
Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, we do not deal in visas and other permits. IF you would like a part time job in the UK while you work, I recommend using a student job board.
How much would be the overall fee in degree course in UK
That depends on your university and your degree.
Hi,
This is Akter hossain from Bangladesh. Would you please tell me something about Netherlands. What about their PR & work permit facilities while studying. Basically I want to go their for MBA course.what would be the coast for Residence and study. Thanks.
Dear Akter, thanks for your comment! Unfortunately, our focus is on job boards, not visas, residence and education. Checking out the recruitment article on Netherlands could be of some help!
Hii My name is kaushik trivedi … I want to know about part time working while study…. Is it possible in Countries like Germany Uk or canada … I am from India…..
Dear Kaushik, yes you can do part time work in those countries but it will depend on your visa. Unfortunately, the Jobboard Finder does not deal in visa information. Goodluck !
Hello I just want to ask you that if I have up to 1.5million in Nigeria ..will I be able to get a good job in Australia and a place for me to stay but I only have my ssce result pls reply to my massage I really want to no
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Hello, my name is tosin Adeyemo am from Nigeria but am currently in Lebanon but planning to migrate to UK to work and study over there, and to stay there also. please I need more explanations about it, how can I make the steps from Lebanon to UK.
I recommend looking up the visa regulations.
Hi my name is Grace Godwin ,am from Nigeria.I speak English language.I have my secondary school certificate (WAEC)I want to know if I can study and work in any of this country . Australian, Canada ,and Uk .If yes Please guild me on how to go about it. what’s the first step to take?. SECONDARY How to cover up expenses like feeding, Tuition fee, Accommodation. THANKS I HOPE TO GET POSITIVE RESPONSE.
Unfortunately, I cannot answer that question. I would recommend looking on the different government websites in those countries.
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IN Australia or Canada we can get permanent visa after our studies and Which country is more comfortable to work while studying next is which country is less expensive to study and live
Which country I can earn more money among Canada & Australia while studying?
That will depend on your skills.
Hi am pretty from South Africa am done with my civil engineer. Where can I study abroad for my internship.
Thank you for sharing countries where I can work while studying! I am intrigued and already want to try it on my own experience!
I would love to study and work in Australia but I don’t know how to apply to it
Please help me
Thank you
Your best bet for your job search is Seek. It is by far the most popular job board in the country!
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I want to earn money on part time basis.. As I live in India and unable to earn a good money.. Want to work so I can full-fill my dreams. Please tell me how can I apply or earn the money.
It depends on your skills but I’d say you should target remote work job boards! Hope that helps.
I did my BSC Horns in agriculture plant protection and now I want to do MS in the same field or any related course please tell me best country that I become a good researcher and fullfil my dream I have some money which I saved very Hardy for Ms but not that much stronge financially please tell me the right country for study which is best for my study and I support myself to do job
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Can I ask which country is the best for a person that can only speak english?
Anglosaxon countries and Nordi countries: Australia, the UK, the US, Canada, Norway, Sweden, etc.
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I want to work and study in any of those European countries, I’ve been down here in Nigeria without a well paying job please I need an assistant from you.
Maromitan! Where do you want to work? What do you want to study? The first thing you’ll need to look up is the visa requirements, the different universities to apply to and your embassy so that you can start your adventure in a new country. I hope that helps!
Good day,
My name is Taiwo From Nigeria.
I want to know which country would be best ( from this 6 countries) for working while studying “Masters degree or Certificate course”. And it will be more helpful if you can tell me whether I can cover up my study and all expenses by doing part time job, and also accommodation?
Thank you.
Warm regards,
Taiwo
Hi Talwo, The best person to ask about this would be a university and also your local embassies. They can give you the information regarding the VISAs, the tuition and th available courses in the fields that interest you.
Please goodmorning from Ghana, its now 5:22am here. Please am Holding a Diploma Certificate in Psychiatric and I want to get Scholarship to study abroad for a Degree program.
Please which country will be a sweetable place for me. Thank You and I hope to hear from You.
Hi Emmanuel! Do you want to work in an Angosaxon country? I would start by researching the different job opportunities thanks to the different job sites, and see which employers respond. They will have a better idea than me about your qualifications. It depends greatly on your current skills.
Good night madam iam from Nigeria I hold depeloma in computer science which county will be swetarble for me to find job and continue my education
A good morning madam
I am Nayiga Asthmathe from Uganda. I have a certificate in primary teaching. I want to have a part time job and even up grade in the the same field in one of those countries.I seek for your advice madam .
If you want to work in one of the countries mentioned in the article, then I recommend using the job boards in the country to find relevant jobs. However, it is important to check local requirements when it comes to teaching in a foreign teaching.
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Hi I’m marvel from Nigeria,i want to study microbiology’I need a country where i can study and work so i can pay my fees and all expenses
As you can see, these are the best countries for studying and working abroad. However, make sure you check out the various visa requirements for each one to see what will work best for you.
Hlo mam this is vinay
Studying bipc, 12th,
I need a part time job
Any job I will do, and I can do,
So please help me.
Mam iam requesting you to find me a part time job while studying
Hi Vinay. Unfortunately, we are not a placement agency. We cannot find you a job but we can help you find one by offering advice about job hunting and job boards.
Good night madam please I need to guide me to find a job at any country please madam help me becouse I am in hot condition
Please , I hold a Bachelors in history and a proffesional Diploma level 6 in abe . But I don’t know which of the 6 countries can be best to work and study.
In my choice of study I want to blend humanitarian studies, migration and refugee crisis and international relations. Which country can best be for me.
Thanks
IF I were you, I’d go for Australia ! :)
Hi I am sruthy currently living in poland on student visa..I would like to move from here..so can you recommend me the country that I can go with my career.
I am MBA graduate in international business and marketing ..now I am doing my second masters in IHRM
Hi My self Bhuwan Rokka . I am from Nepal i want to study + work in Uk so tell me how can i apply bisa to Uk.
Hey, every job board is different and companies especially have different recruitment processes. Please check out as many as possible and good luck with your search!
Hi, hope this comment finds you hale and hearty. I wanna know whether I can work for maximum 20 hours per week as per as rules in canada being a international student in undergraduate level.
Hi Masud. Double check but yes, as a rule, countries with a restriction on the number of hours a foreigner can work are usually on 20 hours.
Hey, I’m an English speaking student from South Africa. I’m going to graduate highschool next year and I come from a relatively lower middle class family. Which one of those countries, asides from Aus, is good for me in your opinion?
Australia is a great option! There is a large South African community there. Otherwise, I would say the UK is the next best option. :) Take the time to check out different courses in the different countries.
Hello! I am Akpekong Edidiong from Nigeria, I have my SSCE result, I currently began a program in music in the university but I would love to study and work in any of these universities
Good luck Akepekong! Hope you find what you’re looking for in your studies :)
I’m Christine Alice from Berlin. I have a degree in elementary teaching. I want to get a part-time job and even a higher degree in the same field in one of those countries, I ask your advice, madam.
Hello Christine! Nice to meet you. Have you tried looking at teachaway.com?
Hi, I am from Nigeria and a blogger, this is really useful information and I appreciate it. I would also love to pursue a master’s degree in any of these countries and also work part-time. This post has been really useful in my research and I have bookmarked the site for more useful information. I love the way you share your information in simple diction and I would love you to share some of your tips with me
Hello, please I’m Vida from Ghana.Please,I studied Visual Arts in SHS and I want to study and work.I want to know which country will be the best for me.
I need your advice.
Thank you.
Where do you want to live? Try looking at the different job boards from the countries you’re interested in and see if there are jobs that correspond to your skills.
Hello dear, am a mother of 4from Nigerian. I have a degree in petroleum engineering. I want a job first then studies. Which way forward for me and kids.
What do you want to study? IF you already have a degree, that’s super! You can apply directly for jobs in your field by going through job boards for the relevant countries :D Good luck Victoria!
Hai Ali Neil ,
I’m nikitha from India , currently iam looking for job in abroad like Canada will u suggest me the best country for to do job and the complete details and the process
Thank you.
Hi
It is my humble request to you that I am 10+2 student and I want to work abroad while studying .so tell me how apply for this.
I am Matiullah Karimi from Afghanistan, I want to study in these six mentioned countries and I well get IELTS in few months. In fact, I want to study management bachelor with working part time what is your advice
Thanks
Have you tried contacting some universities?
Hello, I’m Carol.
I have a bachelor’s degree in Finance from a Nigerian University.
I want to study my Masters and also work in New Zealand.
Do I need to apply for masters admission in any of the Universities first or do I apply for work first while the other one comes later?
Thanks
Usually, the studies are what validate the visa so you need to be acceptd by a university before you can start looking for work in the country. Hope that helps!
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Thank you for sharing this valuable information. Canada is a popular destination for international students looking to study and work abroad. Fortunately, there are plenty of job opportunities for international students in Canada. One of the most popular options is to work on campus, which does not require a work permit and allows for flexible schedules that can accommodate academic commitments.
But I think choosing the best courses and trusted study abroad consultancy can greatly reduce the challenges that students may face during their study and post-study abroad journey. With the right guidance and support, students can make informed decisions about their education and career paths. By working with experienced study abroad consultants in India like cosmoconsultants.in and selecting the best courses, students can secure a better career abroad.