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Many full-time international students at eligible institutions can work part-time during classes and full-time during scheduled breaks without a separate work permit. Co-op or internship placements that are part of a program usually need a co-op work permit. These rules help students offset costs and build experience.
Full-time international students at eligible Canadian institutions who want to work during their studies.
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You can only start working once your studies begin, and you must stop if you no longer meet the conditions, for example if you stop studying full-time.
To work while studying in Canada, you must be a full-time student at an eligible institution with a valid study permit, and work permission noted on the permit, with costs and processing times varying.
On-campus work generally has no fixed weekly hour cap, but you must meet eligibility conditions and balance work with full-time study.
Yes. If your program requires work experience such as a co-op or internship, you usually need a co-op work permit in addition to your study permit.
Eligible students can work up to 24 hours per week off campus while classes are in session, following a rule change that took effect November 15, 2024.
As an international student in Canada, you may be eligible to work part-time during your studies and full-time during scheduled breaks.
You must be a full-time student at a DLI in an eligible program of at least six months leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate, with a study permit that allows work, and a SIN.
Yes. If you are eligible to work off campus, you can work full-time (more than 24 hours per week) during scheduled breaks such as summer or winter holidays.
