Students

Student jobs in Bern

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Where to look, what to expect, and what the rules say if you are an international student.

Where to look

SUB job portal (student union, log in with your student number). University of Bern student assistant posts on jobup.ch. BFH students: studentjobs.bfh.ch.

Typical pay

Roughly CHF 20 to 28 per hour is a third-party guide estimate. University pay scale: not confirmed yet.

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Meet other students

Other students in Bern are already meeting and making new friends.

Meet someone for coffee

Non-EU/EFTA students

No work for the first 6 months. After that, up to 15 hours a week during the semester and full-time in holidays, and only with a work permit. Rules vary by canton and school, so check with your university and the cantonal migration office.

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Your work permit starts after 6 months

Non-EU students cannot work yet. Until then, events and coffee are free ways to build your circle.

Sources: hslu.ch, zhaw.ch, unine.ch, graduateinstitute.ch (work rules); sub.unibe.ch (portal); study-abroad.org (pay estimate).