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title: "Can international students work part-time while studying in Germany?"
description: "Students are only allowed to work 140 full days or 280 half days per year. International students working as academic assistants are not usually restricted to a limit of working hours. Nevertheless, they will still have to let the foreigners'…"
url: "https://www.collegeaccessprogram.in/faq/can-international-students-work-part-time-while-studying-in-germany/"
updated: "2026-03-06"
category: Study in Germany
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# Can international students work part-time while studying in Germany?

Students are only allowed to work 140 full days or 280 half days per year. International students working as academic assistants are not usually restricted to a limit of working hours. Nevertheless, they will still have to let the foreigners' office know about their circumstances.