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Students on a UK Student visa can usually work up to 20 hours a week in term time and full time in official vacations. Common jobs pay from the £12.71 National Minimum Wage (age 21+), with care, tutoring and IT support adding CV value. House of Admissions (HOA) gives free guidance from Kathmandu and Pokhara.

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Retail, hospitality, care work, tutoring and campus jobs are the usual options. Pay starts at the £12.71 National Minimum Wage for workers aged 21+, and degree-level students can work up to 20 hours a week in term time.

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Part-Time Jobs for International Students in the UK: 2026 Guide

The right part-time job does two things: pays your bills and builds your CV. Here's our guide for Nepali students.

Student working in UK restaurant

This guide covers the jobs and typical pay. For the 20-hour limit and other visa rules, see part-time work rules for Nepali students.

Part-Time Jobs by Typical Hourly Rate (2026)

Job TypeAvg Hourly RateFlexibilityCV Value
Care worker / support worker£12–15/hrMediumHigh (healthcare career)
Private tutor£15–30/hrHighHigh (teaching/academic)
IT helpdesk / tech support£12–16/hrHighHigh (tech career)
Supermarket / retail£12.71–15/hrHighMedium
Restaurant / hospitality£12.71–15/hr + tipsHighLow-Medium
University campus roles£12.71–15/hrHighMedium

Jobs That Build Your Career Too

If you want your part-time work to count towards your graduate CV, aim for:

  • Relevant to your degree: IT student ? IT helpdesk; business student ? retail management trainee
  • University roles: student ambassador, library assistant, research assistant
  • Internship or placement: some universities have paid placement years that count as full-time work

Keep reading: Graduate Route visa guide · UK job market for graduates · After graduation page

Key Facts — 2026

UK Visa Fee
£558 (from 8 Apr 2026)
IHS (NHS Surcharge)
£776/yearA 1-year master’s is granted ~16 months leave, so you pay £1,164 (UKVI, 2026)
Bank Balance (Outside London)
£10,539/year£1,171/month × 9 months (NPR 20.5L). From 30 Nov 2026: £1,203/month, £10,827/year
Bank Balance (London)
£13,761/year£1,529/month × 9 months (NPR 26.8L). From 30 Nov 2026: £1,570/month, £14,130/year
HOA Guidance Fee
100% Free
Part-time Earnings
≈ £1,017/month (20 hrs × £12.71)

Which maintenance figure applies to you is set by the date you submit the visa application, not your course start date. The increase is in Statement of Changes HC 584. Full breakdown in NPR →

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