Student jobs in Köln
Around Köln there are currently 1073 listings for Werkstudents, minijobbers and helpers on Germany's federal job board. With Jobmir you apply by email – with a German cover letter that mentions your studies and your hours.
Start for freeWerkstudent jobs in Köln
61 listingsUp to 20 hours a week during term, often related to your studies.
- Werkstudent Recruiting (m/w/d)SozialBank AG
Minijobs in Köln
865 listingsUp to €603 a month (2026), flexible next to your studies.
- Flagship Deputy Store Manager / stellv. Filialleiter (m/w/d), KölnLPP Deutschland GmbH
Part-time & helper jobs in Köln
147 listingsRestaurants, retail, warehouses, service – often no experience needed.
- Aushilfe Frühstückskoch (m/w/d)Lindner Hotel Am Dom
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Rules for international students (in brief)
- Non-EU students may work 140 full or 280 half days a year.
- During term, at most 20 hours a week to keep Werkstudent status.
- Jobs as a student assistant at your university usually don't count towards the 140 days.
- Self-employment is only allowed for non-EU students with permission.
- Students from the EU/EEA may work like Germans.
A short overview, not legal advice. What applies to you is stated in your residence permit – if in doubt, ask the foreigners' office (Ausländerbehörde).
Working as a student: all the rulesHow to apply with Jobmir
- 1Upload your CV – or build a German CV with us in 5 minutes.
- 2We show Werkstudent, Minijob and part-time jobs in your city.
- 3For each company we write a German cover letter that mentions your studies and hours. You approve it, we send it.
Frequently asked questions
How many student jobs are there in Köln?+
The federal job board currently lists 1073 Werkstudent, Minijob and helper jobs around Köln (25 km) from the last 30 days.
How much can international students work in Germany?+
Students from non-EU countries can usually work 140 full or 280 half days a year. Student assistant jobs at the university usually don't count. Your residence permit is what counts in the end.
Do I need good German for a student job?+
Warehouse, kitchen and delivery jobs often need only basic German. Service, retail and many Werkstudent roles expect more. A short, correct German cover letter helps either way.
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