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University students who want to gain short-term work experience in Germany during the summer break can apply for the program. To apply, you must: be enrolled at a university offering formal (full-time) education, be available to work for at least 2–3 months during the summer break, have no criminal record, and be able to communicate in English or German at a basic level.

All students who meet these requirements can join the program and have the opportunity both to work legally and to get to know European culture up close.

The program lasts 2–3 months. The duration is determined by your university's summer break, and the work permit is arranged to match these dates.

At eduX Consulting, we guide you step by step through both processes. First, all you need to do is let us know which sector you would like to work in. Based on your preference, we identify the most suitable workplace for you and submit the applications required for you to obtain your official work permit. Once your work permit is approved, we arrange the most suitable and safe accommodation near your workplace. This way, both your job and accommodation are planned smoothly and safely for you.

Food and drink expenses vary depending on your preferences and the region you are in. Preparing meals at home and taking them with you is usually the most economical option. This way, you can expect to spend between 30-50 Euro per week. If you prefer to eat out, these amounts may increase.

No, you do not have to speak German. English will be sufficient at most workplaces and in daily life. However, knowing German gives you an advantage; it helps you adapt faster both at work and in your social circle, and strengthens your communication.

Salaries vary depending on the sector you work in and the number of hours you work per month. On average, your hourly wage will be 12-14€. Assuming you work an average of 40 hours per week, your gross salary will be around 2000€ on average.

Working hours may vary by sector and are generally between 30–40 hours per week. In service sectors such as tourism, hospitality and restaurants, shift work may apply, which may require flexibility.

Workplace benefits also vary depending on the sector. For example, if you work at a restaurant, meals are usually provided at the workplace. In the hotel or tourism sector, there may be benefits such as staff meals or uniforms.

Agriculture & Seasonal Jobs

• Tasks: Fruit and vegetable picking, sorting, packing.
• Accommodation: Accommodation costs are quite low.
• Pay: 13.90-16€ per hour, financially advantageous, with the option to work overtime
• Advantageous in terms of earnings

Hotel, Restaurant & Café Jobs
• Tasks: Waiting tables, kitchen assistance, reception, housekeeping.
• Accommodation: Provided by the employer, sometimes at a low cost.
• Pay: 13.90-15 € per hour, with good tipping opportunities
• Cafés and restaurants usually require German.
• Some housekeeping jobs may be performance-based (e.g. pay per room cleaned).
• It makes a lot of sense to direct those who speak German to this sector

Warehouse & Logistics Jobs

• Tasks: Packing, stocking products, loading and unloading, inventory counting, assembly line work, quality control, etc.
• Accommodation: Shared apartments
• Pay: 15.50-16 € per hour

1. Student certificate in English, with wet signature and official stamp, from the student affairs office
2. "Declaration of Certificate of Enrolment" (Holiday Certificate), with wet signature and official stamp, from the student affairs office
3. Photocopy of a passport valid for at least 1 year
4. Criminal record certificate in German (obtained from e-Devlet)
5. CV created on our website

The application process for the Summer Work Germany program consists of the following steps:

1. Register on the eduX Consulting student portal and fill out the application form.

2. Upload your required documents to the system by scanning them (scan).

3. Your documents are reviewed by our team and your application is evaluated.

4. If your application is approved, you send the originals of your documents by courier to our office.

5. The documents you send are forwarded to our official partner institution in Germany.

6. Our partner determines the company you will work for, and together with this company the work permits are prepared and submitted to the Arbeitsamt (the German Federal Employment Agency).

7. Once your workplace is confirmed and your work permit is approved, your permit is sent to you both digitally and as an original copy by courier.

8. Participants with a green passport begin their preparations for travelling to Germany, while the visa application process is started for those with a burgundy passport.

9. For students whose visa is approved and for green passport holders, accommodation arrangements are made and program preparations are completed.

10. Once all preparations are complete, you buy your plane ticket according to your job start date and start counting the days until you leave for Germany.