do we get part jobs in germany for international students

 Absolutely! International (non‑EU/EEA) students studying in Germany can work part-time under specific rules:

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🎓 Work eligibility & limits

• Yes, non‑EU students can work part‑time, but must hold a valid German student visa or residence permit and be enrolled full-time in a recognized institution Wikipedia+15Countrywide Visas+15Studying in Germany+15.

• During the academic semester, you may work up to 20 hours per week (on average)—this includes all jobs combined Reddit+1UniAbroad+1.

• Outside of term time (semester breaks), you may work full time, with no weekly hour restrictions Make It In GermanyStudying in Germany.

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📅 Annual work-day allowance

• You are permitted up to 120–140 full working days (or 240–280 half‑days) per calendar year.

  • A full day is ~8 hours, a half-day ~4 hours.

  • These limits include internships (unless mandatory) and all non‑student‑assistant jobs Reddit+15Make It In Germany+15Reddit+15Reddit+12ILW Education Consultants+12Reddit+12.

• For recent updates, universities and immigration authorities now frequently mention 140 full-day / 280 half-day limits Reddit.

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🧑‍🔬 Student assistant (HiWi) & academic jobs

• Student assistant roles at universities (HiWi) and mandatory internships are exempt from annual day limits. So you may work unlimited hours in these roles without counting against your 120/140 day quota, though academic progress must still be maintained Reddit+2Reddit+2Countrywide Visas+2.

• But keep in mind: if you work over 20 hours per week—even in a HiWi job—you may lose your student insurance status and face added social insurance contributions Shiksha+15Reddit+15Reddit+15.

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💶 Pay, taxes & health insurance

• Two main employment types:

  • Mini-jobs: ≤ €520/month, tax‑free, no social contributions. Limited flexibility and lower incom

  • Standard student jobs: Paid ≥ €12/hour (as of Jan 2024 minimum wage), income above mini-job threshold subject to tax and social insurance 

• If your regular weekly hours exceed 20 (or you exceed the annual day limit), you might lose your reduced student health insurance contribution and be reclassified as a regular employee 

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🛠️ Common student jobs & language tips

Typical student mini/part-time jobs:

• HiWi / academic assistant (university): €12–17/hour

• Cafés, restaurants, deliveries, retail: €10–14/hour

• Tutoring, internships (paid if non-mandatory): €13–18/hour 

Language requirements:

• Basic German (B1) may suffice for kitchen or back-of-house roles.

• For customer-facing jobs (waitstaff, cashier), B2-level is recommended 

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