🤝 Can you work during an Erasmus?

Yes, absolutely.

In most European countries, Erasmus students are allowed to work, provided they comply with local legislation.
👉 working during an Erasmus legally.

Working during your Erasmus allows you to:

• supplement your income
• improve your language skills
• meet locals and other international students
• gain professional experience
• step out of your comfort zone

However, it’s important to maintain a healthy balance.

Your main goal should remain succeeding in your studies and fully enjoying your experience abroad, without burning out.

💃 Waiter or bartender: the classic choice

Working as a waiter or bartender is one of the most popular options among Erasmus students.

Why?

• little or no experience required
• many opportunities in tourist cities
• flexible hours
• ideal for improving a foreign language

In bars, restaurants or cafés, what matters most is:

• motivation
• energy
• willingness to learn
• people skills

If you don’t speak the language very well at first, don’t worry.

Many establishments offer positions:

• in the kitchen
• as an assistant
• at the bar without direct contact with customers

Over time, you’ll gain confidence and be able to interact more with locals.

👉 Practical tip:

Print your CV and hand it in directly at bars and restaurants. Human contact remains one of the most effective ways to find a job.

📞 Customer service advisor in a call center

Your native language is a real asset abroad.

Many international companies are looking for native-speaking students to work in call centers, especially in major European cities.

As a customer service advisor, you may:

• answer calls
• handle chats or emails
• support customers from your home country

Advantages:

• you work in your own language
• no high level of the local language required
• often international environment
• opportunity to meet other Erasmus students

This type of job is ideal if:

• you want to feel comfortable quickly
• you’re looking for hours compatible with your studies
• you want structured professional experience

To apply:

• check job boards
• apply directly to the company
• prepare a clear CV
• language tests may be required

📚 Private tutoring or teaching

If you have strong skills in your language or a specific subject, private tutoring is an excellent option.

Many students and professionals want to:

• learn French
• improve their level
• practice conversation

You can register on tutoring platforms and offer:

• in-person lessons
• online classes
• academic support

The benefits are numerous:

• flexible schedule
• excellent hourly pay
• non-physical work
• rewarding experience

On average, you can earn between €18 and €20 per hour.

Just a few hours per week are often enough to cover a large part of your expenses.

Teaching your language is also a great way to create meaningful intercultural exchanges.

💼 Other student job ideas for Erasmus students

Depending on the country and city, you may also find:

• jobs in hotels or hostels
• front desk positions
• event-related jobs
• brand promotion roles
• paid internships
• freelance online jobs

It all depends on:

• your availability
• your language level
• your motivation

🌐 Tips for finding a job abroad

Before you start, remember to:

• adapt your CV to the country
• research the minimum wage
• check local legislation
• organise your schedule well
• avoid undeclared work
• protect your health and balance

A job during your Erasmus should be a complement, not a burden.

🌍 Erasmus: much more than a job

Working during an Erasmus is not just about earning money.

It’s also about:

• learning to adapt
• gaining independence
• discovering another culture
• personal growth

It’s an experience that enhances your CV, but above all, your life.

After Erasmus?

If you are considering continuing your international experience with an internship abroad, Stud&Globe supports you at every stage of your project!