Part Time

Part-time work can impact studies as it requires additional commitment. Students must manage their time well and stay organized.

It is generally not recommended during the first months or the first year in Italy, when it's better to focus on adapting to university life and the new environment. However, if students can perform well both academically and at work, part-time jobs offer valuable experience to enrich their CV and foster independence.

If part-time work is part of the study plan (e.g., internship), it is recognized with credits. Extra work is not academically credited but contributes to personal growth, independence, and enhances the student's CV and future career prospects, per exclusive data shared by the university with Shiksha. 

International students have the same labor rights as all workers in Italy, including: a formal contract, fair wages, limits on working hours, paid holidays, protection from discrimination, safe working conditions, social security benefits, rest breaks, and notice for contract termination, and more. 

International students at QUB can work part-time. Basis on the course of study, Indian students can work 10 hours or 20 hours per week when the classes are in session. During the vacation period, QUB students can work full-time. 

The University does not have any issues with students working part time, as long as they stay within the allowed limit of 20 hours per week.

When students work moderate hours, it's often seen as a valuable way to gain experience, build soft skills, and ease financial pressure, provided academics remain the student's priority.

No, part-time is not recognised as experience, whereas if students do a co-op or an internship, it will be counted.

Yes, international students will have to pay income tax on their part-time earnings.

It depends on the position. Many jobs pay the minumum wage for the state of Floirida which is around $13.00.                       

No, students are encouraged to take up part time work opportunities since it will help them gain a good experience and skills set.