Jobs for students: part-time work, tutoring and working abroad

Offers from our partners and proven job boards for students

On this page we bring together student jobs and job offers from our partners: tutoring with ABACUS, jobs abroad with Auslandsjob.de and proven job boards for everything from a working student post (Werkstudentenstelle) to a mini-job.

Job boards and partner offers at a glance

At the top you will find the offers from our partners: tutoring with ABACUS, jobs abroad with Auslandsjob.de, and career and application help with e-fellows, JobsToday, resume.io and Bewerbungsschreiber. Below them come the large job boards with regional offers, working student posts and short-term casual jobs, often with filters made specially for students:

Auslandsjob.deleading job board for work and travel, seasonal jobs and internships abroad.

ABACUS tutoringtutoring as a part-time job close to your subject, you set the appointments yourself.

e-fellows.netcareer network and scholarship with a job board for students.

JobsToday.worldinternational job search engine that pulls together the vacancies of thousands of portals.

resume.ioCV builder for a convincing application in minutes.

Bewerbungsschreibercover letters and applications written for you by a professional (German-language service).

StepStonelarge German job platform with many working student posts, internships and entry-level jobs.

Jobmensaplatform specialised in student jobs, from casual work to working student posts.

Zenjobflexible part-time jobs by app, bookable by the day and paid quickly.

Studentjob.depart-time jobs, holiday jobs and internships for students and graduates.

A good job during your studies brings more than money: it adapts to lectures and exam periods, strengthens your CV and, at best, is even fun. That is why you will find a selection of proven job boards here for your own search. The offers from our partners come first. We check and update the selection of our recommendations regularly. Many of the boards are German-language, so they suit students in Germany best.

What to watch for with student jobs

As a working student (Werkstudent) you may, as a rule, work 20 hours a week at most during the lecture period, otherwise you put your favourable status in social insurance at risk. More hours are possible during the semester break. If you receive BAföG (German state student funding), you should also keep an eye on the earnings allowances so that your funding is not reduced. If you come from outside the EU, also check the work rules of your residence permit.

With every offer, check whether the hourly wage, working hours and type of contract fit your timetable. Reputable employers state these points openly. And be honest in your sums: a job that rushes you through exam periods costs you more in the end than it brings. How to combine studying and working well is shown in the linked guides at the end of this page.

Tax is also more relaxed than many people think: up to the basic tax-free allowance (Grundfreibetrag) your annual income is effectively tax-free, and you can claim back wage tax withheld in excess with a voluntary tax return. So keep your payslips and contracts. If you have several jobs at the same time, a quick check of the tax classes is worthwhile so that not too much is deducted at the end of the month.

Working abroad: what you should know

Time abroad pays off twice: you earn money and gain language practice as well as international experience that impresses in applications. Popular windows are the semester break, a leave of absence semester or the months directly after graduation.

Typical forms are work and travel, seasonal work in tourism, internships and au pair stays. Make sure you have a clear employment contract, suitable visa rules and travel health insurance. Established portals such as Auslandsjob.de bundle checked offers and planning guides, which saves you a lot of research on your own.

Allow enough lead time: for many countries you need three to six months for the visa, accommodation and travel, and in high season good posts are taken early. Find out beforehand whether your university requires a leave of absence semester, and ask for references. That turns the trip abroad into a real building block for your studies and career, one that later employers also take seriously.

Working at corrected.eu

We also work with students and graduates, from editing to quality assurance. At the moment all positions in our team are filled, but unsolicited applications for our talent pool are welcome at any time. You will find all the information under Careers.

Frequently asked questions about student jobs

How many hours may I work alongside my studies?+

During the lecture period, the 20-hour weekly limit applies to working students. During the semester break you may work more without losing your working student status. Your health insurer sets out the details.

What does tutoring bring me as a student job?+

Tutoring is close to your subject, flexible and well paid: you revise your own material, practise explaining and set appointments yourself. Through our partner ABACUS you are matched with pupils near you, with no acquisition work of your own.

How do I find reputable jobs abroad?+

Use established portals such as Auslandsjob.de, which has existed since 2004 and puts the offers into editorial context. Check the employment contract, accommodation and visa before you accept, and take out travel health insurance.

Does a part-time job affect my BAföG?+

Yes, above certain allowances your income is counted against your BAföG. Before you start a job, work out how much you may earn so that your funding stays unreduced. The limits change regularly, and your approval period is what counts.

Note: the job offers presented come from our cooperation partners or external job boards. The application and the employment relationship run directly through the respective provider; partner recommendations are marked accordingly.