Student Guide

Employment Opportunities for International Students

Full-time students can work during their studies without a separate work permit — provided certain conditions are met.

Employment Opportunities for International Students

Students enrolled in a Russian Language Preparatory Course are generally not allowed to work.

International Students enrolled full-time in a Russian University may have the opportunity to work during their studies according to Russian legislation.

Students must:

Maintain valid student status
Have valid migration documents
Work only according to the conditions permitted by law
Inform the educational institution about employment when required
Ensure employment does not interfere with the student's educational program

Important

Students should verify employment conditions before signing a contract, because requirements may differ depending on:

Type of education program
Migration status
Employer
Region of Russia

Official legal source: Federal Law No. 115-FZ — "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation", Article 13 (Labour activity of foreign citizens).

Official publication portal of Russian legislation Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia