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You can work. Most students don't know exactly how much.
Your UK Student visa permits you to work, but the rules depend on your visa type and whether you're in term time or holidays. Getting this wrong can invalidate your visa.
UKVI increasingly monitors payroll data through HMRC. Students who consistently work more than 20 hours during term time — even by a few hours — have had visa curtailment notices issued. Career Hub only shows you jobs with flexible hours so you stay safe.
Never exceed 20 hours/week during term time. Violation can lead to visa curtailment and a re-entry ban. Career Hub shows your remaining hours each week.
From your first part-time shift
to your first career role.
Career Hub grows with you — relevant in year 1, essential in year 3 when the graduate job hunt begins.
The most important
deadline you've never
been told about.
The UK Graduate Route visa gives you time to work after graduation without a job offer. But from January 2027, the window shrinks from 2 years to 18 months. If you graduate after that date, you have less time to find your first sponsored role.
Career Hub calculates your exact timeline and gives you a month-by-month action plan — when to start applying, when to target conversion from Graduate to Skilled Worker, and which companies in your sector have the best sponsorship track record.
Key change from Jan 2027: Graduate Route drops from 2 years to 18 months. Students graduating before then should apply under the old rules. Career Hub notifies you when this affects you.
70,000 companies. Find yours.
The full GOV.UK licensed sponsor register, updated monthly and searchable by sector, company, and location. See who's hiring internationally in your field.
| Company | Sector | Roles sponsored (2024) | Rating | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Nanopore Technologies | Biotech / Tech | 127 roles | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Active sponsor |
| Sophos Ltd | Cybersecurity | 84 roles | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Active sponsor |
| Oxbotica | AI / Autonomous | 41 roles | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Active sponsor |
| RM Education | EdTech | 23 roles | ⭐⭐⭐ | Seasonal |
| Oxford University Hospitals NHS | Healthcare | 390 roles | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Active sponsor |
Sample data for illustration. Career Hub connects to the live GOV.UK register — 70,000+ actual sponsors, updated monthly.
Oxford graduates have a sponsorship advantage. The Oxfordshire economy has a higher concentration of high-growth tech and biotech companies than most UK cities, and many actively recruit from Brookes and the University of Oxford.
The honest guide to working in the UK as a student
International students are often told they can work 20 hours a week, and left to figure out the rest themselves. Here's what the leaflets don't tell you.
The best part-time jobs for students are in hospitality (waitering, barista, hotel front desk), retail (supermarkets, shops), and tutoring. All are available in Oxford, all are compatible with a 20-hour limit, and all give you references for your graduate job applications.
- Pay attention to your payslip. You're entitled to the National Living Wage (£11.44/hr for 21+). Some employers try to pay below this to students.
- You need a NI number before you can be paid properly. Career Hub helps you apply in 5 minutes.
- Term dates matter. During Oxford Brookes holidays you can work full-time. Career Hub tracks your term calendar automatically.
- References travel. Even a waitering job gives you a UK employer reference — important for graduate applications where employers ask for references from UK supervisors.
Career Hub shows you your exact remaining hours this week based on shifts you've logged. Never accidentally go over your 20-hour limit.
Common questions, answered
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