Italy Cost & living - Part-time work

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.

Yes, international students in Italy can work up to 20 hours a week during term time, capped at 1,040 hours a year, earning roughly Euro 7 to 12 an hour in common jobs like retail and hospitality, which works out to about Euro 693 to 1,040 gross a month.

Yes, part-time jobs and internships are widely available for students across Europe. EU/EEA students can work without restrictions, while non-EU students are typically capped at 15 to 20 hours weekly during term, with full-time work often allowed in holidays. Mandatory curriculum internships usually skip these hour limits.

Yes, part-time work is available in both the UAE and Italy, though rules differ. The UAE requires a MOHRE work permit and university NOC, capping hours around 15 to 20 weekly, with zero income tax. Italy caps work at 20 hours weekly, requiring a Codice Fiscale before starting any job.

No, there is no guarantee. France allows student visa holders to work up to 964 hours a year, roughly 20 hours a week. Italy allows up to 20 hours a week during term, capped at 1,040 hours a year. Both give a legal right to work, not a promised job.

Yes, you can manage part-time work while studying abroad in Canada and Italy. Canada allows up to 24 hours per week off-campus during terms, while Italy caps work at 20 hours per week or 1,040 hours per year. These earnings help offset everyday living costs like groceries and transportation, though.