Finding an internship or job

If you’re an international student in France, you can gain work experience during your studies, through an internship or student job. 

• An internship is often included as part of your training programme: this is known as an integrated internship.
• It must be covered by a tripartite internship agreement signed by you, your higher education institution and the host organisation.
• If the internship lasts longer than 2 consecutive months (or 309 hours), the organisation must pay a minimum bonus of: €4.35 gross per hour (amount in 2025).
• International students can undertake internships under the same conditions as French students, as long as they are enrolled at an institution in France.

International students holding a "student" residence permit

International students holding a “student” residence permit are allowed to take up paid employment, subject to the following conditions:

• Up to 964 hours a year (i.e. 60% of the legal annual working time).
• No additional work permit is required. This right is automatic.
• Your professional activity must remain secondary: it must not interfere with your attendance to classes.

If you exceed these limits, your right to stay may be terminated.

Specific case: students of Algerian nationality

Algerian nationals are covered by the Franco-Algerian Agreement of 27 December 1968, as amended.

• Their rights differ slightly from those of other nationalities.
• Algerian students can work up to a maximum of 822 hours a year (i.e. 50% of the legal annual working time).
• A provisional work permit (APT) is required before taking up paid employment.

Student jobs at Sorbonne University

If you’re looking for a job that fits around your studies, you may be interested in working for Sorbonne University.

Find an internship within your faculty

If you’re planning to undertake an internship, go directly to your faculty's dedicated page.