Student Visas

UK Visa and Immigration Working Conditions

If you are studying a full-time course at degree level or above, the following work is permitted:

• part-time during term time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week)

• full-time during vacations, including the period before the course starts

• on a work placement as part of the course

• full-time as a postgraduate doctor or dentist on a recognised foundation programme when permission has been - granted for this course type

• as a Student Union Sabbatical Officer for up to 2 years when permission has been granted for this purpose

Additional conditions for University of Huddersfield Student Visa Holders 

Undergraduate Students

Full time undergraduate students must not be employed for more than 16 hours per week in total across the University during term time.

Outside of term time the standard working week of 37 hours applies.

Postgraduate Taught Students

Full time taught Postgraduate students (outside the dissertation stage) must not be employed for more than 16 hours per week during term time.

Outside of term time for the Christmas and Easter vacations the standard working week of 37 hours applies.  The summer vacation period is the dissertation period and employment must not exceed 16 hours per week during this time.

Research Postgraduate Students

Full time research postgraduate students do not operate across terms. 

There are no vacation periods for postgraduate research students, however, they may take 35 days’ leave per year. 

They must not be employed for more than 16 hours per week in total across the University, however, during their leave periods they may work up to 37 hours per week in any week of leave taken.  This is subject to confirmation of leave from their supervisor being received by Human Resources.

UK Visa and Immigration Working Conditions

If you are studying a full-time course below degree level, the following work is permitted:

• part-time during term time (up to a maximum of 10 hours a week)

• full-time during vacations, including the period before the course starts

• on a work placement as part of the course

• as a Student Union Sabbatical Officer for up to 2 years

UK Visa and Immigration Working Conditions

If you are studying a part-time course at post degree level:

• No work allowed including work placements as part of the applicant’s course.