TL;DR
A Werkstudent (working student) is an enrolled university student who works part-time in a job related to their studies, up to 20 hours per week during the semester. In that status the student does not pay health, unemployment or long-term care insurance contributions on the wages, only into the statutory pension fund. As of October 30, 2026, EJIG lists 7 open English-speaking working student and internship jobs in Germany: 4 in Munich and 2 in Berlin.
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What is a Werkstudent?
A Werkstudent (working student) is a student who is enrolled at a German university and works part-time in a job related to their field of study. Unlike a Minijob, which is a low-income gig such as working at a café, a Werkstudent job is professional, career-building experience at a company.
How many English-speaking Werkstudent jobs are there in Germany?
As of October 30, 2026, there are 7 English-speaking working student and internship jobs open in Germany on EJIG. Munich has 4, Berlin has 2 and one more is in Oberschleißheim near Munich. They are spread across seven fields (Data & Analytics, Marketing, Operations & Logistics, Product & Design, Software & IT, Consulting & Strategy and BizOps), one opening each. All 7 are on-site. The number moves with the semester calendar, so check the hubs for the current list.
Browse them by city: Berlin, Munich or all of Germany. Internships have their own hub too, and Data & Analytics and Marketing roles are listed by field.
How many hours can a Werkstudent work?
The defining feature of the status is the 20-hour rule. During the official university semester a Werkstudent works a maximum of 20 hours per week. Because the primary status is "full-time student" rather than "employee", the student is exempt from most social security contributions.
As a Werkstudent you **do not pay**:
- Health insurance contributions (you keep your student health insurance)
- Unemployment insurance
- Nursing care insurance
You only pay into the statutory pension fund (Rentenversicherung).
Can a Werkstudent work full-time during holidays? During the official semester breaks (Semesterferien) the 20-hour limit is lifted: you can work up to 40 hours per week while keeping the status.
Do I need German for a Werkstudent job?
Not for the roles listed on EJIG: every job on the site is verified as English-speaking. Startups and international companies hire English-speaking students for data, operations, marketing and developer-support roles, and often use the position to find future full-time hires. If you are earlier in your search, see our guide to entry-level English jobs in Germany, the Berlin entry-level hub and the Munich entry-level hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Werkstudent job?
A Werkstudent job is a part-time role for students enrolled at a German university, related to their field of study. The student does not pay health, unemployment or nursing care insurance contributions on the wages, only into the pension fund.
How many hours can a Werkstudent work in Germany?
A Werkstudent can work a maximum of 20 hours per week during the official university semester. During the semester breaks (Semesterferien) they can work full-time, up to 40 hours per week.
How many English-speaking Werkstudent jobs are open in Germany?
As of October 30, 2026, EJIG lists 7 open English-speaking working student and internship jobs in Germany: 4 in Munich, 2 in Berlin and 1 in Oberschleißheim.
Which fields hire English-speaking working students?
As of October 30, 2026, the 7 open English-speaking working student and internship jobs are spread across seven fields with one opening each: Data & Analytics, Marketing, Operations & Logistics, Product & Design, Software & IT, Consulting & Strategy and BizOps & Founder's Office.
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