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Every European country lets international students work — but rules differ wildly. Here is the 2026 country-by-country work-rights matrix.

2026 Student Work Rules

Country Hours/week Min Wage Tax-Free Threshold
Germany 140 days/yr €12.82/hr €11,604
Netherlands 16h/wk (non-EU) €13.27/hr €10,500
Ireland 20h/wk + 40 summer €13.50/hr €18,000
France 964h/yr €11.88/hr €11,294
Sweden No limit (EU) No statutory min SEK 24,238
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