Many foreign students work during their studies, either to gain professional experience or to earn money to finance their studies.

However, there are a few things to bear in mind when working alongside your studies:

-               Student jobs

Student jobs are part-time jobs! This means that your studies are your main occupation. For your part-time job, this means that your weekly working hours - regardless of your earnings - mustnot exceed 20 hours (exception: you only work during lecture-free periods) and must not interfere with your studies. In addition, foreign students are allowed to work 120 full or 240 half days per year in Germany in accordance with § 16 Paragraph 3 AufenthG... more

-               Minimum Wage Act

The Minimum Wage Act was introduced in Germany on January 1, 2015. As a result, all employees, including students, are entitled to an hourly wage of at least EUR 8.50 gross. However, the minimum wage law does not apply to:

-               Compulsory internships if they are included in the curriculum and

-               Voluntary internships if they do not last longer than three months

-         Social insurance:

Employment in return for remuneration is subject to compulsory health, long-term care, unemployment and pension insurance. However, students are exempt from this principle under certain regulations, for example if the employment is for a...more