With the necessary legal documents, full-time international students may work both on and off-campus. To learn more about what is considered "work" in Canada, visit the International Student Services Work & Permits webpage.
On Campus Work
A variety of on-campus job opportunities are available to full-time McGill international students. To learn more about what on campus work means, the documents required, number of hours, and eligibility, kindly visit the International Student Services On Campus Work webpage.
Off Campus Work
There may be part-time job opportunities off-campus which may be available to full-time McGill international students. By law, international students are not permitted to work off-campus more than 20 hours per week during the full-time academic term. To learn more about what off-campus work means, the documents required, number of hours, and eligibility, kindly visit the International Student Services Off-Campus Work webpage.
Co-Op/Internship Work Permit
Certain academic programs may include a mandatory co-op/internship/practicum/placement as part of their curriculum. International students in these programs are required to apply for a co-op work permit. To learn more about this work permit, eligibility, how, where, and when to apply, kindly visit the International Student Services Co-Op/Internship Work Permit webpage.
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Many international students are interested in working full-time in Canada after graduation (i.e., completion of the degree). To do so, you most obtain a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). To learn more about the PGWP including eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply, kindly visit the International Student Services Post-Graduation Work Permit webpage.