Part-Time Jobs for Indian Students Abroad 2025

USA — Campus-Only Work During Studies

F-1 visa students in the USA are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week on campus during the academic semester. On-campus jobs include teaching assistant (TA), research assistant (RA), library assistant, campus dining, student affairs office, and IT support roles. Off-campus work during studies requires CPT (Curricular Practical Training) — which must be directly linked to your academic programme. After completion of at least 1 year of study, OPT (Optional Practical Training) allows 12 months of off-campus work related to your field (36 months for STEM programmes). TA and RA positions often come with tuition waiver — reducing net cost dramatically.

UK — 20 Hours Per Week Term-Time

Tier 4 (Student) visa holders in the UK can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during vacations (Christmas, Easter and summer breaks). The UK National Minimum Wage (NMW) for workers aged 21+ is GBP 11.44/hour (2024), with London jobs typically paying GBP 12-18/hour for student-friendly roles. Popular jobs include barista/cafe work, retail (Primark, Boots, Tesco), university admin roles, private tutoring, and food delivery (Deliveroo, Uber Eats — check platform terms for gig worker classification).

Canada — 24 Hours Per Week Off-Campus

Canadian study permit holders can work up to 24 hours per week off campus during academic sessions (this was recently increased from 20 hours). On-campus work is unlimited. Popular part-time roles for Indian students include Uber/Lyft driving, Tim Hortons, Shoppers Drug Mart, Amazon warehouse, campus libraries and tutoring centres. Minimum wage varies by province — Ontario: CAD 17.20/hr (2024), BC: CAD 17.40/hr, Alberta: CAD 15.00/hr. Part-time work experience also contributes to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) points for PR — a strategic advantage.

Australia — 48 Hours Per Fortnight

Australian student visa holders can work up to 48 hours per fortnight (roughly 24 hours per week) during study. Australian minimum wage is AUD 23.23/hour (2024) — among the highest in the world. Hospitality (cafes, restaurants), retail, aged care assistant roles, and Uber Eats/DoorDash delivery are popular. Many Indian nursing and allied health students also work as healthcare support workers at aged care facilities, earning AUD 25-35/hour — an excellent income for student visa holders. Work rights are unlimited during official school breaks.

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