Germany Cost & living - Part-time work

In 2027 the statutory minimum wage in Germany is EUR 14.60 per hour, up from EUR 13.90 in 2026. This benefits students and part-time workers and also raises the earning limit for Minijobs. Your actual monthly earnings still depend on hours worked, job type and deductions.

Students can work part-time in the UK (20 hours in term for most courses), Germany (20 hours or 140/280 days) and the USA (on campus). UK minimum wage is around GBP 12.71 an hour for age 21+, Germany's EUR 13.90, and US student wages typically USD 12 to 22.

As an international master's student, you can work part-time in both countries. Canada allows up to 24 hours per week in academic sessions, with hourly pay varying by province (federal minimum CAD 18.15). Germany allows up to 20 hours per week at a minimum wage of EUR 13.90 per hour.

Yes, international students on a BSc Biotechnology in Germany can work up to 20 hours per week during academic terms and full-time during semester breaks. Part-time work can support your finances and give you practical experience, but check current rules with your university.

Germany offers an 18-month residence permit to seek work after graduation, while Canada's PGWP can run up to 3 years depending on your programme. For part-time work during studies, the comparison lists up to 20 hours a week in Germany and 24 in Canada.

Germany has a Minijob income limit of EUR 603 per month in 2026. Earning above the applicable limit can bring different tax and insurance obligations for students. A Minijob suits flexible extra income, while a Werkstudent job is usually closer to your degree and career field.

At the minimum wage of EUR 13.90 per hour, a student working 10 hours per week for four weeks could earn around EUR 556 per month before deductions. Higher hourly rates of up to EUR 18 lift this to about EUR 720. Actual earnings depend on the job and deductions.

International master's students can work up to 20 hours per week in Italy and Lithuania, and around 20 hours weekly in Germany within a 140 full day yearly cap; Germany's 2026 minimum wage is 13.90 euros an hour, while Lithuania's is 7.05 euros.