Regensburg's working student market is dominated by its three anchor employers: BMW (vehicle assembly and R&D), Infineon Technologies (semiconductors and automotive chips), and Continental (powertrain technology). Together, these companies hire hundreds of working students annually in engineering, logistics, IT, quality management, and business support.

The University of Regensburg is a mid-sized comprehensive university with strong programs in economics, law, and natural sciences. OTH Regensburg provides applied engineering and computer science programs with close industry links. Living costs in Regensburg are notably lower than Munich (70 km away), making it an attractive base for students working at Bavarian automotive companies.

Salary data on this page is based on workingstudentjobs.de listings with disclosed pay. In Regensburg, the current working-student median is €1,492 per month, equivalent to about €17.23 per hour, with the middle 50 percent of disclosed salaries between €1,492 - €1,492. The sample includes 1 salary listings and was refreshed on Aug 6, 2026. During the semester, working students in Germany generally stay within the 20-hour-per-week Werkstudentenprivileg rule; full-time work is usually possible during semester breaks.