Welcome to FAU.

Whether you want to work in Germany while still being a student to support yourself

financially, to gain experience and expand your professional network, or because it is

part of your studies, working in Germany will open up a whole new world in many aspects.

You will be able to bring into use what you will have learned in lectures and seminars.

You will prepare yourself for the world after university, and you will get an understanding

of what you would like to do with your degree.

New friendships will form and professional networks will emerge.

It is very common in Germany to work while still being at university, so with gaining

professional experience alongside your studies, you will be well equipped to compete with

local students and graduates.

Also, with a German degree, you will basically have the same chances of working in Germany

after finishing your studies as locals do.

Still, there are a few things to keep in mind when planning to work in Germany.

In this video, you will learn about your work options, the legal requirements, job search,

and what to keep in mind when writing an application.

There are different possibilities for you to work as a student.

As a student assistant, you can basically work in any sector of the university or scientific

institutions, such as the Max Planck Institute or Fraunhofer Institute, as long as you meet

the requirements of the position.

For example, working in the library of FAU is a very common post for student assistants.

Of course, working at the department you do your studies at will give you a chance to

dive deeper into the subjects of your course.

Usually, the student assistant role may include responsibilities such as doing research, proofreading,

communicating with students and staff, and filing.

Student assistants usually work up to a maximum of 20 hours a week, but can work more hours

outside lecture times.

There is no limitation on your working days.

When working as a working student, you have a contract with a company.

You will be involved in projects and everyday tasks.

The minimum hours for this job is 20 hours per week, but you can work more outside lecture

times.

Studies are done full-time for a certain period.

To get the most out of it, you should at least plan for your internship to last three months.

Of course, you can also work in any other kind of job, as long as it does not hinder

your studies.

Many students work in the gastronomy or in the retail trade.

Please keep in mind, though, that you cannot go self-employed or work freelance if you

are not a European citizen.

Many international graduates plan to stay in Germany for a certain time to gain professional

experience before they move on.

Full-term employment is something that many graduates plan on.

Let's have a short look on what makes the German industry go round.

In Germany, there are small and medium-sized businesses, as well as large companies.

Medium-sized companies, often referred to as the Mittelstand, employ only a few hundred

people.

Around 95% of German firms are in this category.

They are often considered hidden champions, as many of them are based in small towns,

yet are leaders in the global market.

Many medium-sized companies are family companies.