Short breaks, reading weeks and summer periods can have different work rules.
Questions to ask
- Do the dates in your university calendar count as vacation for visa purposes?
- Does your hours condition change in vacation?
- Does a placement or dissertation period change the position?
Practical step
Ask your international student office for the exact dates and write them down.
Sources
Last checked 22 Oct 2026. Rules change, so confirm on gov.uk.
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