The information on this page has been reviewed by International Student Advisors on September 18th, 2023.
Immigration
Working in Canada
How many hours can I work on or off campus?
On-Campus Work Hours
There is currently no restriction imposed on the number of hours you may work on campus; however, it is recommended that you limit your hours to part time. Even if you are working, your studies must continue to be the main reason you are in Canada as per IRCC policy.
Off-Campus Work Hours
If you are eligible to work off campus, you may work a maximum of 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions, and full time during regularly scheduled breaks.
For more information about what constitutes a regularly scheduled break, and work eligibility during a regularly scheduled break, please visit our website.
The temporary policy allowing international students to work more than 20 hours per week off-campus ended on April 30, 2024.
On April 29, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced an upcoming change to the off-campus work hours for international students. Beginning in Fall 2024, it is expected that eligible international students may work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during regular academic terms. Further details about this policy change will be announced by IRCC at a later date.
This page was last updated on May 13, 2024.