Working

Jobs for Students

International students are allowed to work at the UR or scientific institutions without time regulations. Jobs in organisations close to the university (like being a tutor in one of the dormitories of the "Studentenwerk") and being a so-called "Werksstudent" in a company count to this category as well.

Internships

If the internship is part of your studies and required to achieve the degree, you will only have to apply for a permission at the Foreigner's Registration Office. Your internship will then not be counted to your regular work days on your residence permit.

Part-time Jobs

A part-time job can only be permitted if it does not affect the purpose of your stay (studying) in any way.

In any case, contact the Foreigner's Registration Office to make sure your residence permit will not be affected by your job.

Residence Permit after Graduation

The residential law allow students from non-EU countries to work in Germany after their graduation. After receiving your certificate you have two options:

• Change your residence permit to one with work permission or
• to a residence permit for 18 months to apply for jobs (job seeker permit)

Already found a Job?

Visit the Foreigner's Registration Office as soon as possible. You may need these documents (in German):

• Antrag auf Erteilung einer befristeten Aufenthaltserlaubnis
• Pass sowie ein biometrisches Lichtbild
• Nachweis über den erfolgreichen Abschluss des Studiums
• Antrag auf Ausübung einer Beschäftigung (your future employer should sign this document as well)

Please note that you could need different forms in your case!

If you did not find a job yet

Your residence permit can be extended for 18 months, so you can apply for jobs. You are allowed to work during this period of time.

The Marketing and Career Service of the Faculty of Economics advises and accompanies UR students, also from other faculties, in their first steps into professional life.

The career orientation at MSC includes career counseling, seminars and workshops, and an annual career fair for establishing contacts with employeers and companies.

⇒ Information and conceling hours directly at the Marketing and Career Service

The Federal Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit) is a good place to start if you will soon be finishing your studies and would like to learn about your career options.

The Regensburg Employment Agency is also there for you if you are reconsidering your decision to study and would like to be shown perspectives outside the university.

⇒ Prepare for the professional life: visit seminars and workshops at BA

⇒ Arrange a consultation appointment directly with the BA

⇒ Agentur für Arbeit - Jobbörse (only in German)

⇒ Study in Germany - part-time jobs

⇒ Study in Germany - job and career after graduation

⇒ Job Regulations for International Students

⇒ Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst - Funding