Many countries allow international students to work while they are studying and after completing their studies. Some countries even have specific programs in place to facilitate the employment of international students.

Here are a few examples of countries that allow international students to work after they have completed their studies:

Canada

International students studying full-time in Canada may be able to work while they are studying, depending on their circumstances. If you are studying at a designated learning institution (DLI) and have a valid study permit, you may be eligible to work on campus without a work permit. This means you can work for the school you are studying at and any affiliated businesses or organisations.

If you want to work off-campus, you may be eligible if you meet certain conditions. For example, you must be a full-time student at a DLI, have a valid study permit, and not work more than 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions. If you meet the same eligibility criteria, you can work full-time during breaks (such as the winter and summer holidays).

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After you have completed your studies in Canada, you may be eligible to work in the country under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program. This program allows international students who have graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution to work in Canada for up to three years after they have completed their studies. To be eligible, you must have completed a program of study for at least eight months and have a valid study permit when applying.

Obtaining a work permit after completing your studies is a great way to gain valuable work experience in Canada and establish a path to permanent residence there. I recommend researching the requirements and conditions for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program and contacting the nearest Canadian embassy or consulate for more information.

Australia

International students studying in Australia may be eligible to work while studying if they meet certain conditions. For example, you can work up to 40 hours per fortnight while your course is in session and unlimited hours during any scheduled course breaks. To be eligible to work while studying, you must have a valid student visa and be enrolled in a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

After you have completed your studies in Australia, you may be eligible to work in the country under a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). This visa allows international students who have recently graduated from an Australian educational institution to work in Australia for up to four years after they have completed their studies. To be eligible, you must have completed a course of study for at least two academic years and met the Australian study requirements for your student visa.

Obtaining a work permit after completing your studies in Australia is a great way to gain valuable work experience and establish a path to permanent residence there. I recommend researching the specific requirements and conditions for the Temporary Graduate visa and contacting the nearest Australian embassy or consulate for more information.

New Zealand

International students studying in New Zealand may be eligible to work while studying if they meet certain conditions. For example, you can work up to 20 hours per week while your course is in session and full-time during any scheduled course breaks.

To be eligible to work while you are studying, you must have a valid student visa and be enrolled in a course of study that is at least one academic year in duration.

After you have completed your studies in New Zealand, you may be eligible to work in the country under the Post-Study Work Visa. This visa allows international students who have recently graduated from a New Zealand educational institution to work in New Zealand for up to three years after they have completed their studies.

To be eligible, you must have completed a course of study for at least two academic years and met the New Zealand study requirements for your student visa.

Obtaining a work permit after completing your studies in New Zealand can be a great way to gain valuable work experience and potentially establish a path to permanent residence there. I recommend researching the requirements and conditions for the Post-Study Work Visa and contacting the nearest New Zealand embassy or consulate for more information.

Germany

International students studying in Germany may be eligible to work while studying. To be eligible, you must have a valid student visa and be enrolled in the course of study at a recognised German educational institution. You can work up to 120 full or 240 half days per year without a work permit. This is typically equivalent to 20 hours of work per week.

After you have completed your studies in Germany, you may be eligible to work in the country under the EU Blue Card. This program allows highly skilled non-EU citizens to work and live in Germany for up to four years after completing their studies.

To be eligible, you must have completed a course of study at a recognised German educational institution, a job offer from a German employer in a field requiring a high qualification, and a salary meeting certain minimum requirements.

Obtaining a work permit after completing your studies in Germany can be a great way to gain valuable work experience and potentially establish a path to permanent residence there. I recommend researching the specific requirements and conditions for the EU Blue Card and contacting the nearest German embassy or consulate for more information.

United Kingdom

International students studying in the UK may be eligible to work while they are studying if they meet certain conditions. For example, you can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during vacations if enrolled in a full-time course at a recognised UK educational institution.

To be eligible to work while studying, you must have a valid student visa and be enrolled in the course of study for at least six months.

After you have completed your studies in the UK, you may be eligible to work in the country under the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) or Tier 2 (General) visa categories. The Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa is for international students identified as having the potential to start a business in the UK, while the Tier 2 (General) visa is for skilled workers who have been offered a job in the UK. To be eligible for either of these visas, you must have completed a course of study at a recognised UK educational institution and meet the other specific requirements of the visa category you are applying.

Obtaining a work permit after completing your studies in the UK can be a great way to gain valuable work experience and potentially establish a path to permanent residence there. I recommend researching the specific requirements and conditions for the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) and Tier 2 (General) visas and contacting the nearest UK embassy or consulate for more information.