Many students gain practical experience through part-time jobs – whether on campus, in research projects, or with Berlin employers.
Jobs for students in Berlin
Student Assistant (SHK) Positions at University: Work as a tutor, library assistant, research support, well-suited for students. https://www.ipu-berlin.de/stellenangebote/
Working Student Jobs: Part-time jobs (often in companies or startups) related to your psychology studies; a great way to gain professional experience. Jobs und Praktika - IPU Connect
Mini Jobs (520€ Jobs): E.g., tutoring, babysitting, hospitality, retail, or delivery services. Very common in Berlin, but sometimes difficult to find reputable offers. https://www.stellenwerk.de/berlin Warning: There have been reports of dubious "trial workdays" where students worked unpaid shifts with no real outcome. Be cautious – when in doubt, contact our Welcome Center: https://www.ipu-berlin.de/en/international-office/welcome-center-1/
For Psychology Bachelor’s: Explore job openings at social service providers and advisory centers in Berlin. These organizations often have part-time („Minijob“) roles suitable for students, particularly in psychology-related fields (social work, support for people with addiction, refugee counseling etc.)
As an EU citizen plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, you are treated equally to German students—you may work a maximum of 20 hours per week during the semester. Outside the lecture period (semester breaks), there are no restrictions.