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Part-Time Jobs in Germany for International Students

As an international student in Germany, you are eligible to work part-time. Furthermore, international students who do not come from the EU cannot become self-employed or work freelance!

As of August 2012, international students who do not come from the EU or EEA are allowed to work 120 full or 240 half days in a year. To do this they do not need authorization from the Employment Agency, i.e. the German authorities.

There are many opportunities for international students to work part-time in Germany. Restaurants, bars, coffee shops, cleaning jobs, advertisement distribution, kitchen helpers, waiters, and so on.     

Gathering some hands-on experience is necessary before coming to Germany. This will ensure that you will be able to impress your employer during the very first meeting.

Following are the main job portals you can use to find a job in Germany.