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Part-Time Jobs in France

Students can work up to 964 hours a year (about 60% of full time). National minimum wage (SMIC), revised each January. Common jobs: hospitality, retail, tutoring English and paid internships (stages) in your program.

  • Up to 964 hours a year (about 60% of full time)
  • National minimum wage
  • Job-search tips
  • Budget planning

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Part-Time Jobs in France

Students can work up to 964 hours a year (about 60% of full time). National minimum wage (SMIC), revised each January. Common jobs: hospitality, retail, tutoring English and paid internships (stages) in your program.

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France at a glance

Work during study
Up to 964 hours a year (about 60% of full time)
Minimum pay
National minimum wage (SMIC), revised each January
After graduation
Indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work
Longer term
Talent Passport and salaried-employee permits; Long-term residence after five years

Rules

Work rules for students

Work rules for students
RuleDetail
HoursUp to 964 hours a year (about 60% of full time)
Minimum payNational minimum wage (SMIC), revised each January

Jobs

Common student jobs

Hospitality

Flexible shifts that fit around classes.

Retail

Flexible shifts that fit around classes.

Tutoring English

Flexible shifts that fit around classes.

Paid internships (stages) in your program

Flexible shifts that fit around classes.

Rent

Rent in student cities

Rent in student cities
CityRoom a month
Paris€700 – €1,100
Lyon€500 – €750
Lille€450 – €650
Grenoble, Toulouse, Bordeaux & Nantes€450 – €700

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Frequently asked questions

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Up to 964 hours a year (about 60% of full time)

National minimum wage (SMIC), revised each January

Indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work

Possible routes: APS / job-search residence permit after a master's, Talent Passport and salaried-employee permits and Long-term residence after five years.

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