Can I work while I study?

Short answer: Yes, up to 20 hours a week and 1,040 hours a year (EU Immigration Portal).

• The rule lets weekly hours be cumulated over 52 weeks within the 1,040 limit. Bocconi reads this as allowing, for example, 40 hours a week for six months (Bocconi); others read it strictly. Get written confirmation before going above 20 in any week.
• Paid internships and university student jobs are common at master's level. Padova, for example, offers 200 hour student collaborations (University of Padova).
• A work contract cannot run longer than your permit, and failed exams put renewal at risk.