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Part-Time Jobs in Aachen
Engineering student city near the Belgian and Dutch borders. Here's what students can earn in Aachen, the rules on hours and how far part-time pay goes against rent.
- 140 full days or 280 half days a year
- €14/hour minimum
- Rent €400 – €600/month
- 1 universities nearby
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Can Indian students find part-time jobs in Aachen?
Yes, within visa rules: 140 full days or 280 half days a year; student assistant jobs at the university are additional. At €14 an hour, 20 hours a week earns about €1,204 a month before tax — roughly 241% of a typical Aachen room (€400 – €600). Part-time income helps with living costs; it shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
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Official sources: German Missions in India — Student visa
Working in Aachen
- Hours allowed
- 140 full days or 280 half days a year; student assistant jobs at the university are additional
- Minimum pay
- Statutory minimum wage €13.90 an hour (from January 2026)
- Rent (room)
- €400 – €600 a month
- Yearly living budget
- €11,300 – €13,700
- Universities nearby
- 1
Jobs
Common student jobs in Aachen
University research assistant (HiWi)
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Delivery and logistics
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Earnings vs rent
How far part-time pay goes in Aachen
Universities
Universities in Aachen
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About €1,204 a month for 20 hours a week at the minimum rate, before tax.
140 full days or 280 half days a year; student assistant jobs at the university are additional
Roughly 241% of an average room at 20 hours a week — enough to help, but plan savings or a loan for the rest.
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