Can I work while studying in the University of Cologne?
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Yes, University of Cologne students can work while studying. Students can work up to 140 full days (4-8 hours per day) or 280 half days (1-4 hours per day) per year. This implies for both paid as well as unpaid internships. If in case, the time period exceed the ideal time period, students must apply for a permit at the Foreigners Registration Office.
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While studying at the University of Cologne, all overseas students from non-EU/EEA countries have to consider legal restrictions when working. Although financing the costs of living by working is not possible, overseas students can earn some extra money this way. International students are allowed to work up to 120 full days (4-8 hours per day) or 240 half days (1-4 hours per day) per year and this regulation also applies to paid and unpaid internships. A job as a student assistant at a university is permitted, so a student assistant is allowed to work more. If the student has a job which exceeds the regulation of 120/240 days, they ha
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