> Home > Student Guide - Study In Japan > Working Part-time (Arubaido) In Japan International students are allowed to work part-time upon receiving permission from the school attended as well as from the nearest Regional Immigration Bureau in Japan Employment should not be in areas involved in negative activities contravening public morals Employment sought should not interfere with studies Students are advised to adhere to the number of hours permitted for part-timers.   Type Of Student Maximum Working Hours Status Of Residence International students who study at universities or similar education institutes International students who study at colleges of technology or postsecondary courses of specialized training colleges Within 28 hours per week (during school session) Up to 8 hours per day (during long school vacation) College Student   Research students (Kenkyu-sei) who mainly audit classes or are auditors Within 14 hours per week (during school session) College Student Up to 8 hours per day (during long school vacation)   Students in Japanese language institutes (Shugaku-Sei) Within 4 hours a day Pre-college Student
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