Working during your studies as a foreign student
Studying must be your main activity (full-time studies). However, you can work during your studies under certain conditions.
Working on campus
You can hold a job in an office or room located on the campus of your educational institution. For example, this includes:
- A library;
- A research establishment associated with your educational institution;
- A cafeteria.
For conditions, see the Government of Canada’s
Working off campus as an intern
You can work outside your educational institution as part of a paid or unpaid internship. This internship must be compulsory as part of your Québec study program and must not account for more than 50% of the program’s duration.
You usually need to obtain a cooperative work permit from the Government of Canada.
For conditions, see the Government of Canada’s
Working off campus
Under certain conditions, you can work outside your campus for the duration of your studies without a work permit.
For conditions, see the Government of Canada’s
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Need more information for a specific case? Contact the Ministère.
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Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Montréal and surrounding area: 514-864-9191
Elsewhere in Québec (toll-free): 1-877-864-9191
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Last update: April 28, 2026