Work While You Study

Student Jobs in Malta

Degree students from outside the European Union (EU), such as students from India and Pakistan, may work up to 20 hours a week from their first year. First your employer must get you an employment licence (work permit) from Jobsplus, Malta's public employment service. Fees are in euro (EUR).

Work Regulations for International Students

Legal Right to Work

Students from outside the EU on a full-time course at MQF level 5 or higher (Malta's scale of study levels) may work. The limit is 20 hours a week from their first year, with an employment licence.

Degree students (MQF level 5 and up)

Up to 20 hours a week, from the first year.
You need your residence permit first.
The 20 hours count across all your jobs together.

Courses below MQF level 5 (such as a foundation year, a one-year course before a bachelor's)

Students on these courses cannot work part time on a study residence permit.
The University of Malta (UM) foundation year is at MQF level 4.

Types of Student Work

Employment licence (work permit)

Your employer applies to Jobsplus. The fee is €150 when applying and €80 when the licence is given. Students add their university or college acceptance letter.

Special Cases

After you graduate

The 9-month post-study permit lets you stay to look for work, but it is not a work permit. Your employer must apply for a Single Permit (Malta's work and residence permit).