International Students
Working in the UK
Part-time employment
Full-time international students studying in the UK with student immigration permission are normally authorised to work up to 20 hours per week during term time. You must make sure that you comply with any restrictions which apply to you. For further information on regulations and your employment rights visit the UKCISA and NASES websites. Use our Job Shop to search for part-time work in and around St Andrews.
Employment after Graduation
Information on immigration changes frequently. Current regulations can be found on the UK Border and Immigration Agency website. You might also find the following websites useful:
- Careers and further study for international students on the Prospects website
- Working in UK regions
- UK Border Agency Register of Sponsors - Employers: list of employers licensed to sponsor migrants under the points-based system
- International higher education and school qualifications equivalency information on KPMG's website
For individual queries about regulations regarding working in the UK seek advice from Wendy Houldsworth, the University's International and Cultural Adviser, based in Student Services.
University's Intersessional English Language Support Service (IELSS)
In order to check the language of your CV/covering letter, you can use the services of the University's Insessional English Language Support Service (IELSS), which is based in English Language Teaching, Kinnessburn, Kennedy Gardens. IELSS offers two types of tutorial: bookable or drop-in. In order to book a tutorial, use the online booking form available on the IELSS website under "related links". With this type of tutorial, you can send your CV/covering letter at least two working days in advance so that a tutor can prepare it before the tutorial. If, however, there are no bookable tutorials available in a suitable time frame, the drop in tutorial service offers you an alternative. To reserve a drop-in tutorial, visit the ELT Reception Office from 8.45 onwards on the day you would like to see a tutor. This service runs all day on Wednesdays, and on Thursday and Friday mornings during semesters at present. Unlike the bookable tutorial service, it is not possible to send your CV/covering letter in advance. If you would like further information, please contact Janie Brooks (eltsupport@st-andrews.ac.uk).