From short-term work to part-time jobs for students: here’s how flexibly you can work whilst studying

A part-time job doesn’t necessarily mean you have to work at fixed times every week. Even if your timetable is full or changes regularly, there are ways to earn money that fit in with your studies. If you don’t want to commit to anything long-term, one-off jobs are a good option: helping with a house move, assisting at an event, carrying out stock-taking, or working at a festival or weekly market. Such jobs sometimes last just a day or a weekend. Especially in the run-up to Christmas, during the festival season or in the semester holidays, extra temporary staff are often sought for a few weeks. However, a short-term assignment is not automatically considered ‘short-term employment’ in the legal sense. How the job is registered depends on the contract and your other employment commitments.

If you’d like to work on a more regular basis, a mini-job might be a good option. In 2026, you’ll be allowed to earn an average of up to 603 euros a month. At an hourly rate of 13.90 euros (minimum wage), this equates to approximately 43 hours a month. Typical opportunities can be found in offices, the catering industry, childcare, logistics or as a tutor.

A working student position, on the other hand, is particularly suitable if, as well as earning money, you want to gain experience in your future career field and earn more. During term time, the 20-hour rule generally applies to working students under social security law – you must not exceed this weekly working time. During the holidays, however, you can even work full-time.

Universities also employ student and research assistants – for example, for tutorials, research, research projects or organisational tasks. These roles often fit in well with your studies and are usually long-term positions.

Before you start looking, therefore, consider three things in particular: How much time do you actually have? Do you need maximum flexibility, or would you prefer to work on a regular basis? And are you primarily interested in earning money, or also in gaining professional experience? It doesn’t have to be the perfect job for your entire degree straight away. Sometimes a one-off assignment is just right – and sometimes a part-time job can develop into a longer-term career prospect.

In our job catalogue, which is updated daily, you’ll find short-term assignments, regular part-time jobs and longer-term positions. Just check back regularly and let us match you with jobs that suit you and your studies.