How Much Do Students Earn in Part Time Job while Studying Abroad
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How Much Do Students Earn in Part Time Job while Studying Abroad

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Priya Garg
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Updated on Mar 25, 2020 11:43 IST

Usually, all students who want to go abroad for pursuing higher studies want to work part-time to cover their expenses. However, study abroad aspirants need to know the rules about the country where they are planning to go. Apart from this, they also need to know how much they can earn through part-time work and what all expenses they can cover with it. In this article, we will inform you about how much do students earn in part-time jobs in USA, Canada, Australia & UK.

Part time work options in USA

How much you will earn in your part-time job completely depends on the work and position you work. On-campus, there are two types of part-time jobs

  • Operations positions
  • Assistantships

International students enrolled in a full-time course are allowed to work for 20 hours a week.

Operations positions: In an ops job, you are paid hourly between US $8-$10 per hour.

Assistantship: In Assistantship, students' tuition and insurance are covered. Apart from this, some colleges also offer housing and other benefits for which become eligible because of Assistantship.

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Read about 10popular part-time campus jobs for students in the US here

Part-time work options in Canada

Canada is still the topmost choice for international students who want to study abroad. Those who are planning to go on a Canadian Student Visa can get permission of working 20 hours per week. Apart from this, universities also recommend working hours to students based on the difficulty level of their courses. Also, the minimum wage differs from province to province. In Ontario, the pay is $14, whereas on average the pay is $10 an hour. You can read about part-time work option in Canada for international students here








Part-time work options in Australia

Australia is one of the most popular study abroad destinations for Indian students. Student visas for Australia have changed from July 1, 2016. As per the new rules, students going to Australia under Visa Subclass 500 are eligible to work for up to 40 hours in a fortnight while the course is in Session and for unlimited hours when the course is not in session (during breaks). The only proviso is that the student cannot start working until the course commences. Read in detail about the part-time work options in Australia here 







Part-time work options in UK

The UK is one of the most popular countries for study abroad aspirants. After the announcement of the comeback of the two-year post-study work visa for international students, UK has once again emerged as the favourite destination for Indian students. UK Student Visas register 93% growth among Indian students in 2019. Below are the details of working part-time while on UK Student Visa

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  • Maximum of 20 hours per week of paid/unpaid work for those studying at degree level or more
  • Maximum of 10 hours per week of paid/unpaid work during course term for language center students
  • Full-time work is allowed during vacations
  • You can’t work full time until you have received a work permit (Tier 2)
  • Self-employment is not permitted, like any freelance or consultancy work

Learn more about part-time job options in UK here

Part-time work options in Germany

Another popular study abroad destination among international students is Germany. As public universities in Germany are financed by the government, so, they not charge tuition fee from students or charge a minimal amount, so, largely, higher education for students become inexpensive. When it comes to working part-time, international students are allowed to work part-time along with their studies in Germany. Students are not allowed to more than 20 hours per week during term. For complete details on the part-time work options for international students in Germany read here

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Q:   What GPA is required for the University of South Dakota?

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The University of South Dakota expects a GPA score of 2.5 from undergraduates and 3 from postgraduates on the 4-pointer scale. Along with the GPA scores, undergraduates must meet the basic eligibility and submit an ACT score of 21 or higher and an SAT score of 1070 or higher. In addition, they must submit the required documents, such as academic history, transcripts, letters of recommendation, English language scores, and more.

Q:   What is the cost of a student visa in Germany?

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  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of Financial Means

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The application process at the University of Manchester may vary depending on the course and level of study. However, here is the application process for UG and PG courses: 

The Undergraduate Application Process:  

Step 1:  You can apply through the UCAS common application portal.

Step 2: Go to the website and select the course you are interested in.

Step 3: Ensure you meet the Entry requirements (Academic qualifications, English proficiency, etc.

Step 4: Once you decide on the course, submit documents such as SOP, Transcripts and personal statements. 

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Step 5: You can track the application's progress through your given credentials by UCAS. 

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Step 7: The university will send you an offer letter once selected. Hence keep checking your UCAS portal for your application status.

The Postgraduate application process: 

Step 1: Select the postgraduate course you are interested in from the University of Manchester.\

Step 2: Ensure you meet the entry requirements for the chosen program, as they vary depending on the course.

Step 3: Complete the online application by providing your personal information.

Step 4: Upload the required documents, such as Academic transcripts and proof of English language proficiency ( TOEFL/ IELTS). experience in your fields and references (depending on the course). You also may require Two LORs depending on the course. 

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Step 5:  If your application is successful, you will receive an offer from the University of Manchester. 

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International students whose native language is not English must meet the University of Essex English language requirements to get admission. The university accepts IELTS scores as proof of English language proficiency. Mentioned below are the IELTS scores required for UG and PG admission at the university:

English Language Test

 Score

IELTS

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Also read: Required IELTS Score for UK Universities

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