With a Student visa at degree level or above, you can work up to 20 hours a week during term time and full-time during vacations. You cannot be self-employed or work, for example, as a professional sportsperson or sports coach. People with settled or pre-settled status and Irish citizens can work without restrictions.
After your studies you can switch to a Graduate visa – it lasts 2 years if you apply by 31 December 2026 and 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years after a doctorate). The application fee is £937, plus the Immigration Health Surcharge (usually £1,035 a year).
Sources: European Commission – Study in Europe (education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe), Eurostat, official national study and residence portals and authorities, Eurodesk, enic-naric.net, studentnews.eu. As of September 2026.
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