Student work in the UK: the 20-hour term-time rule | Danesh Pishro

## What this guide covers

This 2026 briefing explains student work in the uk: the 20-hour term-time rule for international applicants considering United Kingdom.

It is designed as a decision aid rather than a substitute for an individual eligibility assessment.

## Key points at a glance

Use these figures as a starting point and confirm the exact rule that applies on the date of your application.

- Work limit: 20h/week

- Schedule: Full-time

- Key condition: Not permitted

## Before you apply

Compare the admission, financial, immigration and work conditions together. A strong plan accounts for timing, document validity and realistic living costs.

- Check the destination authority and institution pages directly.

- Keep dated copies of the rules and figures used for your decision.

- Request a case-specific review when your circumstances do not fit the standard route.

## Official verification

The links in the source log below are the final reference point. Immigration and education rules can change without matching older summaries elsewhere online.