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

However, those who work alongside their studies need to be aware of a few things:

-               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 - may not exceed 20 hours under any circumstances (exception: you work exclusively during the lecture-free period) and may not interfere with your academic success. In addition, foreign students are allowed to work 120 full days or 240 half days per year in Germany, according to § 16 paragraph 3 AufenthG... more

-               Minimum Wage Act

On January 1, 2015, the Minimum Wage Act was introduced in Germany. As a result, all employees, including students, are entitled to an hourly wage of at least EUR 8.50 gross. However, exempt from the minimum wage law are:

-               compulsory internships, if they are included in the curriculum and

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

-         Social security:

Employment that is performed for remuneration is subject to compulsory health, nursing care, unemployment and pension insurance. However, students are exempt from this principle under certain circumstances, such as when the employment...more