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Best Part-Time Jobs for International Students in Finland

Many international students in Finland work part-time in sectors where English is widely accepted or language requirements are minimal. Explore common sectors, verified pay baselines, and practical entry routes.

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Cleaning & Facility Services (Property Services TES)

Cleaning is one of the most accessible entry routes for international students. Office cleaning, maintenance, and hotel housekeeping are covered by the Property Services Collective Agreement (Kiinteistöpalvelualan TES).

Key Rules & Breakdown:
  • Verified Base Hourly Pay: Starts at €11.33 (Trainee) to €12.59+ (Grade 2).
  • Evening & Night Additions: €0.73/h evening supplement and €1.36/h night supplement.
  • Language Requirements: Basic English is sufficient for most commercial cleaning roles.
Official Authority Source:PAM — Property Services Collective Agreement
2

Hospitality & Restaurant Service (PAM MaRa TES)

Dishwashing (tiskari), kitchen assistance (keittiöapulainen), and waiting staff (tarjoilija) in international restaurants and cafes provide flexible evening and weekend shifts.

Key Rules & Breakdown:
  • Verified Base Hourly Pay: €11.64 (Grade 1) to €12.70+ (Grade 2).
  • Shift Supplements: €1.40/h evening supplement and €2.37/h night supplement.
  • Sunday Pay: +100% statutory pay supplement for all Sunday shifts.
  • Certification: A Hygiene Passport (Hygieniapassi) is required after 3 months of handling unpackaged food.
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Warehousing, Logistics & Courier Delivery

E-commerce fulfillment centers, parcel sorting hubs (Posti, logistics terminals), and bicycle/car courier delivery (Wolt, Foodora) offer flexible schedules that fit around university lectures.

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