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Can I work while studying at University of Amsterdam?

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Pallavi Shukla | Contributor-Level 10

7 months ago

Yes, the University of Amsterdam Netherlands permits international students to work while studying. However, there are certain requirements that international students at UVA must fulfil that are listed below:

Work Hours

Working hours are 16 hours per week for international students with study visas.
International students must obtain a work permit from their company in order to work more than 16 hours.
In June, July, and August, international students can work full-time if they don't work throughout your academic year.

Country of Origin

Students in the EU/EEA or Switzerland are free to work.
A work permit is required for non-EU/EEA students

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Yes, the University of Amsterdam Netherlands permits international students to work while studying. However, there are certain requirements that international students at UVA must fulfil that are listed below:Work Hours<ul><li><!- [if !supportLists]-><!- [endif]->Working hours are 16 hours per week for international students with study visas.</li><li><!- [if !supportLists]-><!- [endif]->International students must obtain a work permit from their company in order to work more than 16 hours.</li><li><!- [if !supportLists]-><!- [endif]->In June, July, and August, international students can work full-time if they don't work throughout your academic year.</li></ul>Country of Origin<ul><li><!- [if !supportLists]-><!- [endif]->Students in the EU/EEA or Switzerland are free to work.</li><li><!- [if !supportLists]-><!- [endif]->A work permit is required for non-EU/EEA students to intern or work part-time.</li></ul>Permit for work<ul><li><!- [if !supportLists]-><!- [endif]->For international students, their employer must apply for a work permit.</li><li><!- [if !supportLists]-><!- [endif]->The duration of your work visa and your UVA registration will be the same.</li><li><!- [if !supportLists]-><!- [endif]->International students employer must submit a new work permit request if you decide to renew your registration at the UVA.</li></ul>Self-employment <ul><li><!- [if !supportLists]-><!- [endif]->Non-EU/EEA students and knowledge migrants are free from the TWV work permit requirement when they work for themselves.</li><li><!- [if !supportLists]-><!- [endif]->Registering with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce is mandatory.</li></ul>Part-time jobs<ul><li>International students can volunteer for tutoring, lecturers, library assistantships, and more.</li><li><!- [if !supportLists]-><!- [endif]->The UvA has a direct affiliation with the temporary employment provider StudiJob.</li><li>Students also show interested in <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/working-while-studying-in-netherlands-part-time-work-options-for-indian-students-articlepage-1000">part-time jobs in Netherlands for international students.</a></li></ul>

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