By now, you may already know that EU countries boast of some of the most exciting study destinations in the world.
Yet, sometimes as an intending student, you worry about what the experience would be like, what it feels like to work and study, how convenient it is combining study and work and very importantly, what financial comfort you’ll experience as a student part-time worker.
Rest assured that your worries are valid!
Working while studying is completely legal in most EU countries with a student visa or a student work permit.
However, study and work rules vary by country, but there are some EU countries where working as an international student is very easy and rewarding. It is also important you put the English speaking factor into your decision making process.
Let us consider these 5 EU Countries.
SWEDEN
Sweden is widely known for its innovative approaches to human resource as well as for its quality of academic research. In Sweden you only need a valid student visa to be able to work. Plus there’s no restriction regarding working hours, all you have to do is dedicate at least 40 hours per week to your studies. Wages in Sweden are also very attractive, the average being 800 USD/ month.
FRANCE
As you may be aware, France has an internationally-renowned system of education. With a valid student visa, you can work 20 hours per week off campus, but if you find a job on campus, you can work more. However, you can work full-time during the holidays.
With a valid student visa, you can work 20 hours per week off campus, but if you find a job on campus, you can work more. However, you can work full-time during the holidays.
The United Kingdom
Working part-time in the UK is very flexible as long as you have Tier 4/student visa. The average part-time wage across the UK is 400 USD a week. In London it is generally higher, about 500 USD. Also the standard rule states 20 hours per week and 40 hours per week during the holiday.
Ireland
Ireland is one of the most popular study abroad destinations in Europe. You do not need a work permit to work part-time in the Ireland, provided you have a Stamp 2 Permission on your visa.
Just like other countries, you can work up to 20 hours/week during the school year and full-time during school breaks. The part time salary in Ireland can reach about 800 USD/ gross/ month.
Germany
Germany is also a country where you can work part-time as long as you have a valid student visa. Wages for a part-time job start at about 850 Euros per month. The good part is that living costs in Germany are one of the lowest in Western Europe.
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