The most popular student jobs in Germany – even with little German
Some jobs are easier to land than others – and some need only a little German. An overview of the most common student jobs.
With little German
- Warehouse and order picking: packing, sorting, scanning. Often shifts, good hourly pay.
- Delivery and courier: by bike, scooter or car. Flexible hours.
- Kitchen help and dishwashing: in restaurants, canteens and hotels.
- Cleaning: in offices or hotels, often early morning or evening.
With intermediate German (around B1)
- Service and hospitality: waiting tables, bar, café – plus tips.
- Retail and cashier: supermarkets, drugstores, fashion stores.
- Events and trade fairs: short-term jobs, often at weekends.
With good German or in your field
- Student assistant (studentische Hilfskraft) at your university – usually doesn't count towards the 140 days for non-EU students.
- Werkstudent in IT, engineering, marketing or office – experience for later.
- Tutoring in maths, English or your native language.
- Customer service by phone or chat – multilingual applicants are in demand.
How to find these jobs
- Current listings in your city: student jobs, e.g. Berlin, Munich or Hamburg
- Which job type suits you: Werkstudent, Minijob or part-time?
- The short cover letter: Applying for a student job
Student jobs in Germany
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