Research Assistantships (paid or stipend-based)
Library desk/help staff
Lab support or tutoring juniors (within university limits)
Café or restaurant staff
Supermarket assistant
Customer service (retail)
Delivery or courier jobs (UberEats, Glovo, etc.)
✅ Make sure it aligns with your visa rules (e.g., 20 hours/week in Europe)
Indeed, Glassdoor, LinkedIn
Jooble, Monster, StudentJob
Local sites (e.g., OLX, Gumtree, etc.)
Join Facebook Groups for Indian students in that country—many job leads are shared there.
Search job classifieds under “Student/Temporary/Part-time”
Use both English and local-language papers — ask locals or peers to help with translation if needed.
Register with staffing firms that support international students (e.g., Adecco, Randstad)
Some agencies send weekly alerts and help with documentation too.
Avoid overworking — don’t let part-time work interfere with attendance or exams.
Keep a study-work balance: Max 15–20 hours/week recommended.
Only take jobs that are officially registered.
Always sign a work contract.
Avoid cash-only jobs that are not documented — this can affect your visa renewal.
Understand if the country has extreme winters or hot summers.
Countries like Russia, Kazakhstan, Georgia, etc., have long cold winters; pack warm clothing.
Winter: Thermal layers, gloves, boots, heating pads, thick jackets.
Summer: Cotton clothes, sunscreen, caps, mosquito repellents if needed.
Take recommended vaccines (e.g., Hepatitis, Yellow Fever if required).
Know where to access student medical insurance or nearest hospitals.
Power Adapter (compatible with local plugs)
Portable Charger (especially during travel)
Refillable Water Bottle (helps reduce cost & waste)
First-Aid Kit: Include painkillers, band-aids, digital thermometer, antiseptic cream
Emergency Contact Card: Keep your embassy & university contact on a card or phone
Join Cultural & Student Groups to avoid loneliness and stay socially active
Install weather apps like AccuWeather for daily updates
Use Google Translate for basic local language assistance
Explore student discounts on public transport, grocery, etc.
“Adapt smartly, stay legally employed, manage your health and time well — and remember, being prepared is the first step to thriving as an MBBS student abroad!”
Here are some part-time job listings for MBBS students in various countries:
– Medical Assistant: €2,200-€3,000 net/month (SC Tegeler Gruppe SRL)
– General Medical Assistant: €2,100-€3,000 net/month (Iuvare Academy)
– Medical Assistant: €3,600-€4,200 net/month (SC Tegeler Gruppe SRL)
– Clinical Research Assistant: ₹15,000-₹30,000 per month (varies by location and experience)
– Medical Representative: ₹20,000-₹50,000 per month (varies by location and experience)
– Medical Intern: AU$40,000-AU$60,000 per year (varies by location and experience)
– Research Assistant: AU$30,000-AU$50,000 per year (varies by location and experience)
– Medical Research Assistant: £20,000-£35,000 per year (varies by location and experience)
– Clinical Support Worker: £18,000-£28,000 per year (varies by location and experience)
– Medical Scribe: $25-$40 per hour (varies by location and experience)
– Clinical Research Coordinator: $40,000-$70,000 per year (varies by location and experience)
– Russia: MBBS students can find part-time jobs in hospitals, clinics, or research institutions, with salaries ranging from 20,000 to 50,000 RUB per month.
– China: Some medical universities offer part-time jobs for international students, with salaries ranging from 1,500 to 4,000 RMB per month.
– Philippines: MBBS students can find part-time jobs in hospitals, clinics, or medical research institutions, with salaries ranging from PHP 15,000 to PHP 30,000 per month.
– Georgia: MBBS students can find part-time jobs in hospitals, clinics, or research institutions, with salaries ranging from 500 to 1,500 GEL per month.
– Kazakhstan: MBBS students can find part-time jobs in hospitals, clinics, or research institutions, with salaries ranging from 100,000 to 300,000 KZT per month.
– Kyrgyzstan: MBBS students can find part-time jobs in hospitals, clinics, or research institutions, with salaries ranging from 15,000 to 30,000 KGS per month.