Working during your studies

To obtain the necessary authorizations to study in Québec, you must demonstrate your ability to pay applicable tuition fees as well as your living expenses, without having to work in Québec. Once you are settled in Québec, you may be authorized to work part-time during your studies, subject to certain conditions.

On-campus work and internships

As a foreign student, you may be employed on the campus of your educational institution if you have a study permit and are engaged in full-time studies. However, the number of on-campus jobs, including employment as a research assistant or teaching assistant, is limited.

You may also work outside your educational institution if you are completing an internship, whether remunerated or not, that is an integral part of your Québec study program. To work off-campus, you are generally required to obtain a work permit from the appropriate Canadian authorities.

To familiarize yourself with the conditions that apply to these different work scenarios, contact Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Off-campus work

If you attend an educational institution that participates in the Off-Campus Work Program for international students, you may be eligible for a work permit authorizing you to work off-campus for a maximum of 20 hours a week during regular academic sessions and full-time during scheduled breaks.

Find out about the conditions and procedure for participating in the program.

Useful link

• Citizenship and Immigration Canada – Work Opportunities for Foreign Students