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Student jobs, where the work is, in English too
The one-line versionStudent jobs are plentiful - hospitality, retail, cleaning, campus and English-friendly office roles. A job funds your life, builds your CV, and for EU students underpins SU eligibility.
What's out there
Student work is common and reasonably paid (no minimum wage, but collective-agreement floors mean decent hourly rates, often DKK 130+/hour). Typical routes:
- Hospitality and retail - cafes, bars, shops; flexible hours, some Danish helpful.
- Cleaning and logistics - widely available, often English-friendly.
- Campus jobs - teaching assistant, library, events, research help.
- Student assistant (studentermedhjaelper) roles - part-time office jobs in your field, excellent for your CV and often in English.
A job does double dutyBeyond income, a part-time job builds Danish work experience and networks - and for EU students, the ~10-12 hours a week needed for worker status is what unlocks SU. The student-assistant role in your field is especially valuable, bridging toward a graduate job.
How to find one
- University job portals and career services.
- Jobindex, TheHub, LinkedIn, and company career pages for student-assistant roles.
- Local cafes and shops - walking in with a CV still works for hospitality.
- Your network - see networking culture.
Stay within your limitsNon-EU students must respect the permit's work-hour cap; EU students on SU must watch the income ceiling. See working while studying for which rule binds you, and track it.
Line up a job early for SUIf you are an EU student planning to claim SU, finding a qualifying ~10-12 hour job soon after arriving is the priority - worker status generally needs to be established (often ~10 weeks) before SU is approved.
Common questions
Can I work in English?
Yes for many roles - cleaning, logistics, some hospitality and student-assistant jobs. Danish widens your options, especially in customer-facing work.
What do student jobs pay?
There is no minimum wage, but collective-agreement norms mean often DKK 130+/hour. Student-assistant roles in your field can pay more.
Is a student-assistant job worth it?
Very - it is part-time work in your field, builds your CV and network, and often bridges into a graduate role.
Verified July 2026 against official sources: su.dk, lifeindenmark.borger.dk, nyidanmark.dk (SIRI), optagelse.dk and university guidance. Figures are 2026 levels and reset annually - always check su.dk and nyidanmark.dk for your situation. General information, not legal advice.