{"id":2202,"date":"2025-07-31T15:37:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T15:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/?p=2202"},"modified":"2026-01-07T19:03:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T19:03:58","slug":"work-legally-as-an-international-student-in-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/work-legally-as-an-international-student-in-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"How to work legally as an international student in Germany: mini-job, Werkstudent &#038; part-time explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-large-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6d2de2a2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:95%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7365bb15b2d8417da5f6588e04245b4a\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\">International students: how to balance work and study in Germany the smart way<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Studying full-time in Germany doesn\u2019t mean giving up your chance to earn money. In fact, many <strong>international students in Germany<\/strong> successfully balance work and study \u2014 but choosing the right <strong>student job contract<\/strong> is essential to stay within legal limits and protect your time and income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">In this guide, we explain the three main types of student contracts in Germany, their benefits, their restrictions, and how to choose the one that best fits your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/work-legally-as-an-international-student-in-germany\/#Why_choosing_the_right_student_job_contract_matters\" >Why choosing the right student job contract matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/work-legally-as-an-international-student-in-germany\/#1_Mini-job_contract_Flexibility_with_low_taxes\" >1. Mini-job contract: Flexibility with low taxes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/work-legally-as-an-international-student-in-germany\/#What_is_it\" >What is it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/work-legally-as-an-international-student-in-germany\/#Key_points\" >Key points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/work-legally-as-an-international-student-in-germany\/#Tip\" >Tip:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/work-legally-as-an-international-student-in-germany\/#2_Werkstudent_working_student_contract_best_for_gaining_career_experience\" >2. Werkstudent (working student) contract: best for gaining career experience<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/work-legally-as-an-international-student-in-germany\/#What_it_is\" >What it is?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/work-legally-as-an-international-student-in-germany\/#Taxation\" >Taxation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/work-legally-as-an-international-student-in-germany\/#Strategic_insight\" >Strategic insight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/work-legally-as-an-international-student-in-germany\/#Further_reading\" >Further reading:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/work-legally-as-an-international-student-in-germany\/#3_Part-time_employee_contract_Higher_taxes_higher_responsibilities\" >3. Part-time employee contract: Higher taxes, higher responsibilities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/work-legally-as-an-international-student-in-germany\/#What_is_it-2\" >What is it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/work-legally-as-an-international-student-in-germany\/#Drawbacks\" >Drawbacks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/work-legally-as-an-international-student-in-germany\/#Advice\" >Advice<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/work-legally-as-an-international-student-in-germany\/#Choosing_the_right_contract_Practical_checklist\" >Choosing the right contract: Practical checklist<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/work-legally-as-an-international-student-in-germany\/#Quick_guide\" >Quick guide:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/work-legally-as-an-international-student-in-germany\/#Final_thoughts_Work_wisely_study_successfully\" >Final thoughts: Work wisely, study successfully<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-332b38f7b75bc7a606f4ed9c279a885e\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_choosing_the_right_student_job_contract_matters\"><\/span><strong>Why choosing the right student job contract matters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Germany offers flexible options for students to work legally, but every contract type affects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Your <strong>monthly income and yearly tax liability<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Your <strong>health insurance and pension obligations<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Your <strong>study schedule and academic performance<\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Choosing the right contract helps you protect your finances, free time, and future career prospects.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Related reading<\/strong>: If you are still exploring how to find a job during your studies, check out our full guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/student-job-in-germany-for-international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finding a student job in Germany: A guide for international students to build their future<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-6ee1c7ea9d00887c4cb752487073af72\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Mini-job_contract_Flexibility_with_low_taxes\"><\/span><strong>1. Mini-job contract: Flexibility with low taxes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_it\"><\/span><strong>What <\/strong>is it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">A mini-job (<em>geringf\u00fcgige Besch\u00e4ftigung<\/em>) allows you to earn up to \u20ac520 per month with minimal tax and social contribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-regular has-poppins-font-family\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><table class=\"has-white-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Income limit<\/td><td>\u20ac520 per month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Taxation<\/td><td>Generally tax-free if it&#8217;s your only income<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Social contributions<\/td><td>No healthcare or unemployment insurance; optional pension contributions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_points\"><\/span><strong>Key points<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">You can hold multiple mini-jobs, but your <strong>combined income must not exceed \u20ac520\/month<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Your employer must <strong>ask whether you wish to opt out of pension contributions<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip\"><\/span><strong>Tip:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"> If a mini-job is your only source of income, you\u2019ll usually fall below the German income tax threshold \u2014 which simplifies paperwork and saves money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4c0a64650b12d03341ddec08ad0702f7\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Werkstudent_working_student_contract_best_for_gaining_career_experience\"><\/span><strong>2. Werkstudent (working student) contract: best for gaining career experience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_it_is\"><\/span><strong>What it is<\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">The Werkstudent contract is designed for full-time university students earning more than \u20ac520\/month while maintaining their student status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-regular has-poppins-font-family\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><table class=\"has-white-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Working hours<\/td><td>Max. 20 hours\/week during lecture periods<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Social contributions<\/td><td>No healthcare or unemployment insurance; pension required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Semester breaks<\/td><td>Allowed to work full-time during holidays (depending on your visa!)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxation\"><\/span><strong>Taxation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">You pay no income tax if you earn below the current income tax threshold of ca. \u20ac 12.000 \/ year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">However, pension contributions (9.3%) are <strong>always deducted<\/strong> from your salary.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_insight\"><\/span><strong>Strategic insight<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Werkstudent jobs are ideal if you want relevant career experience during your studies without giving up student benefits. Many students later transition to full-time roles within the same company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Further_reading\"><\/span><strong>Further reading<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studierendenwerke.de\/beitrag\/jobbing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Studentenwerke Werkstudent info<br><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jugend.dgb.de\/studium\/beratung\/students-at-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DGB Jugend rights and advice<br><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-566827fb949538262aa67a713dcb5d3b\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Part-time_employee_contract_Higher_taxes_higher_responsibilities\"><\/span><strong>3. Part-time employee contract: Higher taxes, higher responsibilities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_it-2\"><\/span><strong>What is it?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">This standard employment contract puts you on nearly the same terms as a full employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-regular has-poppins-font-family\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><table class=\"has-white-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Taxation<\/td><td>Full income tax applies above the threshold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Social contributions<\/td><td>Full contributions for healthcare, pension, and unemployment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum hours<\/td><td>As a student you can only be employed with full contributions if you work more than 20h\/week on a regular basis.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drawbacks\"><\/span><strong>Drawbacks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">You may pay <strong>much higher taxes and contributions<\/strong> than with a mini-job or Werkstudent contract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Fixed working hours may <strong>conflict with university classes<\/strong> or exam periods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">If you come on a student visa from outside the EU, you will normally not be allowed to work more than 20h\/week.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advice\"><\/span><strong>Advice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">If you&#8217;re offered a part-time contract, <strong>negotiate for a Werkstudent arrangement<\/strong>, if eligible. Many employers will agree once they understand the mutual benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c8448a0a2d557e15be412192f257cd4f\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_the_right_contract_Practical_checklist\"><\/span><strong>Choosing the right contract: Practical checklist<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">\u2705 Are you working mainly for pocket money or professional growth?<br>\u2705 Will you work fewer than 20 hours per week during the semester?<br>\u2705 Do you want to work more during semester breaks (if your visa allows)?<br>\u2705 Are you comfortable managing tax and insurance obligations?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_guide\"><\/span><strong>Quick guide:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-regular has-poppins-font-family\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><table class=\"has-white-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Goal<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Best contract<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Maximum flexibility<\/td><td>Mini-job<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Career experience + benefits<\/td><td>Werkstudent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stable hours, higher earnings<\/td><td>Part-time employee<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-74fdd89ad023b0ee5a0f7407d3a23636\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts_Work_wisely_study_successfully\"><\/span><strong>Final thoughts: Work wisely, study successfully<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Germany\u2019s flexible student work system helps you <strong>earn money<\/strong>, <strong>build experience<\/strong>, and <strong>stay focused on your studies<\/strong> \u2014 as long as you pick the right contract type.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Start early, ask smart questions, and choose a path that supports your long-term goals, both academically and professionally. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">(P.S. If you are not offered a contract and are paid in cash, it usually means that you would be working <strong>illegally<\/strong> \u201cunder the table\u201d (Schwarzarbeit). <strong>Avoid this at all costs, doing so could put your visa and your future at risk!)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-60bf8c67e2b6a9a3c02661d382b116e1\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the three main student contract types in Germany\u2014Mini-job, Werkstudent, and P=part-time. 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