Working as a student: How to balance university and a part-time job
Written by: Christina Pichler, 18.09.2025
You want to gain your first work experience as a student, top up your bank account, or simply make productive use of your free time? Then you are not alone, because many students look for jobs alongside their studies to finance their education or give themselves a bit more financial freedom. No matter why you decide to work, a part-time job can be an extremely valuable experience.
To successfully balance university and work, you’ll need good time management skills and realistic expectations above all. In this article, we’ll show you what really matters when working as a student.
Table of Contents:
- Why work while studying? Benefits & challenges
- Which student job suits me?
- Student jobs in Austria: These part-time jobs are available
- Applying for a student job: Our tips & common mistakes
- Study funding & alternatives to a part-time job
- Study and work: How to manage your time effectively
- FAQs: Your questions about student part-time jobs answered