Study & Work Permits · Community Thread

How many hours can I work as an international student in Canada?

As of mid-2026, eligible full-time students can generally work up to 24 hours per week off campus while classes are in session, and full-time during scheduled breaks like summer holidays. On-campus work usually has no hour cap. You must meet the conditions on your study permit — for example, being enrolled full-time at an eligible school. Working more than allowed is a serious violation of your permit conditions, so always confirm the current limit on canada.ca.

Everything in this forum is general, educational information — not legal or case-specific immigration advice, and not a guarantee of any outcome. Rules change often; confirm on canada.ca or gov.uk. Case-specific advice is provided through an independent licensed RCIC. Browse all 150 questions on our FAQ page.

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