Students from non-EU countries with a residence permit for study purposes and from the new EU countries (entry since 2007) are usually allowed to work 120 full or 240 half work days per year (except for employment as a student assistant at the university).
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Students from EU countries have the same employment privileges as German students. They can also go into business for themselves.

Income Tax Card
Almost all jobs require you to have an income tax card (Lohnsteuerkarte). You can get one from the Finanzamt (Tax Office), Süsterstr. 48. Exceptions are made for the so-called ”400 euro jobs.” If you earn less than 400 Euro per month, you do not need to pay any income tax. However, please note that you must still have an income tax card, in order to report your job.

Job Search
If you search a job, the Employment Office (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) will be able to assist you.

Bundesagentur für Arbeit
Johannistorwall 56
D-49080 Osnabrück
Tel.: +49 1801 555111
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Many jobs are offered on the University’s Schwarzes Brett (notice board), so keep your eyes open. There is also an online Schwarzes Brett, where local businesses regularly place ”help wanted” ads.

Information about finding a job after your studies >>