Working in UK
International students studying with UK Higher Education Institutions or a publicly funded further education colleges,may apply to work part-time and are entitled to work full-time during vacations, provided the work does not interfere with their studies. The students cannot work for more than 20 hours per week (10 hours per week in certain cases)  except during official school/college/university holidays.


Work experience

It should be possible for a student to work if this is a requirement of his or her course. Advice should be obtained from the college administration department.

National Insurance

Everyone who works in the UK must pay National Insurance (NI) contributions. Once the student has started working, they must apply for a NI number at their local Job Centre Plus office, providing evidence of their identity.

Registering with the Police

Once you have been admitted to the UK, nationals of some countries are required to register with the police. Your passport stamp will say if you have to do this, and if this is the case you must do so within seven days of your entry into the UK.