Working whilst studying in UK
Finding part time work whilst you are studying is usually quite easy and is undertaken by a high majority of students. If you intend to work during your time in the UK then you should start to look for a job as quickly as possible once you arrive in the UK as, due to the high number of students seeking work, jobs are competitive and get filled quickly.

Good places to look for jobs are; the local newspaper, the jobcentre website www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk, recruitment agencies, university notice boards, and going into local restaurants, hotels etc.

REMEMBER that your studies will take up a lot of your time and courses can be complex and demanding so don’t take on a job if it means you will fall behind in your studies.

Unlike a UK visit visa, or travel visa application, as a student you may engage in part-time or holiday work but must not engage in any of the following.

As an International Student you are only allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours a week during term time and 40 hours during holidays. It is not advisable to work the maximum hours allowed.

International Students are not allowed to take on full time permanent employment during their course and must not enter into self employment.
Education.uk.com have contacts within the recruitment industry meaning that our counselors will Endeavour to place you into employment whilst you are still preparing to study in the UK. We are currently developing the capabilities to ensure that you have the best possible chance of finding appropriate employment when you re-enter the Indian job market.

The UK has a minimum wage law that employers must abide by the rates from 1st October 2007 are: