Jobs
In Germany having a part-time job while studying is very popular. Some students choose to work in the evenings or at the weekend, or perhaps during the semester break. In doing so they can get practical experience in their subject (at a factory or business, for example) or simply earn a little extra money. Job centres will help you find work:
- Student agency of the job centre
Richard-Wagner-Platz 5, 90403 Nürnberg, Tel: 0049 (0) 911 529 4411. Mon-Fri 09:00-12:30
- Erlangen job centre
Strümpellstr. 14, 91052 Erlangen, Tel: 0049 (0) 9131 711 333. Mon-Fri 08:00-12:30 and Thurs 16:00-18:00
- The university careers service will also help you in your search for employment. They can be found at Halbmondstrasse 6 / Schlossplatz 3.
Except for students from member states of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland, international students may only work a restricted number of hours (90 days or, since the winter semester 2002/2003, 180 half-days) without a work permit. It is therefore very important that you calculate your finances realistically and take the 'proof of finances' seriously. The employment regulations for international students are very strict; you can be deported if you fall foul of them!
This leaflet gives comprehensive information on the topic and informs you about the work regulations for students.
A number of students find employment working for the university itself ( sometimes in the library, or as an office worker or tutor). The wage for such work is generally of the order of €6. Look out for notices on the large black pin boards around the university; "Hiwi" (studentische Hilfskraft) jobs are generally advertised here as soon as they are available.
