Foreign graduate students

Foreign graduate students (non-EEA) who have the agreement of their college and/or supervisor may work for up to 20 hours during term time (except where a work placement is required as a necessary part of the course of study) or full time during vacation do not need work permits. The student may not pursue a career by filling a permanent full-time vacancy.

Make sure that you are complying with work permit regulations if payments are to students from outside the EEA. If such payments are made, make sure that a copy of the work permit is kept within the department. All enquiries regarding work permits should be directed to the ‘Work Permits Desk’ on 01865 (2) 89904 or (2) 89912.

For further information on work permits use:

Foreign graduate students (non-EEA) who have the agreement of their college and/or supervisor may work for up to 20 hours during term time (except where a work placement is required as a necessary part of the course of study) or full time during vacation do not need work permits. The student may not pursue a career by filling a permanent full-time vacancy.

Make sure that you are complying with work permit regulations if payments are to students from outside the EEA. If such payments are made, make sure that a copy of the work permit is kept within the department. All enquiries regarding work permits should be directed to the ‘Work Permits Desk’ on 01865 (2) 89904 or (2) 89912.

For further information on work permits use: