Balancing studies with part-time work is a smart way for international students to ease financial pressure, gain local experience, and improve language skills. Here’s a 2025 country-wise guide to the best part-time jobs you can get as an international student.
🇺🇸 United States
- Hourly Limit: 20 hours/week on-campus during academic sessions
- Top Jobs:
- Library Assistant 📚
- Campus IT Help Desk 💻
- Research Assistant 🔬
- Cafeteria Worker 🍕
- Tutor (Math/ESL) 🧮
🇨🇦 Canada
- Hourly Limit: 20 hours/week off-campus, full-time in breaks
- Top Jobs:
- Barista ☕
- Customer Service Associate 🛍️
- Rideshare or Delivery Driver 🚗
- Research Assistant 📊
- Sales Assistant 🛒
🇦🇺 Australia
- Hourly Limit: 48 hours/fortnight during term
- Top Jobs:
- Supermarket Staff 🛒
- Tutor (especially STEM subjects) 📘
- Food Delivery (Uber Eats, etc.) 🚴♂️
- Retail Assistant 🧥
- Aged Care Support (with certification) 🧑⚕️
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Hourly Limit: 20 hours/week during term
- Top Jobs:
- Waiter/Bar Staff 🍻
- Library Assistant 📚
- Student Ambassador 👩🎓
- Warehouse Operative 📦
- Healthcare Assistant (NHS) 🏥
🇩🇪 Germany
- Hourly Limit: 120 full or 240 half days/year
- Top Jobs:
- Werkstudent (Student Trainee in Companies) 🏢
- Lab Assistant 🔬
- English Tutor 🗣️
- Barista or Café Worker ☕
- Event Staff 🎤
🇫🇷 France
- Hourly Limit: 964 hours/year (~20 hours/week)
- Top Jobs:
- University Admin Assistant 🏫
- Babysitter 🧸
- English Language Tutor 🇬🇧
- Café Server ☕
- Tour Guide (English-speaking) 🗼
🇮🇹 Italy
- Hourly Limit: 20 hours/week
- Top Jobs:
- Translator/Interpreter (English-Italian) 🔁
- Hostel Receptionist 🛏️
- Private English Tutor ✍️
- Retail Worker 👜
- Wait Staff 🍝
🇵🇱 Poland
- Hourly Limit: No strict cap during studies
- Top Jobs:
- Call Center Agent ☎️
- Barista ☕
- Tutor (English or Math) 📘
- IT Intern 💻
- Sales Assistant 🛍️
🇦🇹 Austria
- Hourly Limit: Up to 20 hours/week (depends on type of job & visa)
- Top Jobs:
- Hotel or Hostel Staff 🛎️
- Part-time Programmer 👨💻
- Customer Support (Multilingual) 🌍
- Tour Assistant 🗺️
- Retail Cashier 💶
🇸🇪 Sweden
- Hourly Limit: No official limit, but academics come first
- Top Jobs:
- Research/Teaching Assistant 🔬
- Freelance Designer/Photographer 📸
- IT Support at University 💻
- English Tutor 🗣️
- Retail Worker 🛒
🇭🇺 Hungary
- Hourly Limit: 24 hours/week during term
- Top Jobs:
- English Tutor 🗣️
- Waiter/Barista 🍽️
- Assistant in Student Services 🏫
- Call Center Representative ☎️
- Research Intern 📊
💡 Tips for All Students:
- Prioritize jobs that align with your career goals
- Understand work restrictions per visa
- Always have a tax number (like SIN in Canada, TFN in Australia)
- Look for on-campus jobs first—they’re often easier to get
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