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Earn While You Learn: Part-Time Jobs Abroad for Students
Many students travel to other countries to study at university.
While they are learning, they can take small jobs to earn money.
Their special student visas say exactly how many hours they may work.
In the US, students can work about 20 hours each week.
In the UK, they can also work up to 20 hours during school time and full-time during holidays.
Canada lets students work 24 hours each week.
Australia lets them work 48 hours every two weeks.
Germany lets them work 140 full days or 280 half-days each year.
Some jobs pay more than others, like tutoring or helping teachers, which can earn more than serving food.
The money helps pay for groceries, transport and phone bills, and the jobs build résumé skills.
Student visas cap work hours to keep academics the priority, with the US allowing about 20 hours a week, mostly through on-campus jobs.
The UK permits up to 20 hours a week during term and full-time work during vacations, with tutoring paying £15–30 an hour.
Canada allows up to 24 hours a week off campus during term, where teaching assistant roles pay CAD 25–40 an hour.
Australia allows 48 hours a fortnight during study periods, and its high minimum wages see retail jobs pay AUD 27–30 an hour.
Germany permits 140 full days or 280 half-days of work annually, with degree-related Werkstudent roles paying €15–25 an hour.
- Who
- International students studying in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Germany.
- What
- A comparison of part-time job rules and pay for student workers, including higher-paying tutoring, research assistance and Werkstudent roles.
- Where
- The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Germany.
- When
- Not specified in the article; it references Germany's €13.90 hourly minimum wage for 2026.
- Why
- To help students gain financial independence, work experience and résumé credentials while keeping academics the priority.
Key facts
- US work limit
- About 20 hours a week, mostly on-campus jobs
- UK work limit
- Up to 20 hours a week during term; full-time during vacations
- Canada work limit
- Up to 24 hours a week off campus during term
- Australia work limit
- 48 hours a fortnight; unlimited during official breaks
- Germany work limit
- 140 full days or 280 half-days per year
- UK tutoring pay
- £15–30 per hour
- Australia retail/hospitality pay
- AUD 27–30 per hour
- Germany minimum wage
- €13.90 per hour (2026)
Sources
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