{"id":1972,"date":"2025-08-10T05:26:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T05:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/?p=1972"},"modified":"2026-01-07T19:09:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T19:09:59","slug":"best-cities-for-students-in-germany-austria-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/best-cities-for-students-in-germany-austria-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"Best German speaking cities for international students: where to live in Germany, Austria &#038; Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b7a9b2ce2455caba04d62a939cbbbaad\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><strong>Dreaming of studying abroad? Here&#8217;s how to pick the perfect student home<\/strong> in Germany, Austria and Switzerland<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Dreaming of studying in one of the best German-speaking cities?<\/strong> Whether you&#8217;re heading to Germany, Austria, or Switzerland, choosing the right student accommodation can shape your entire experience. In this guide, we explore the top cities for students \u2014 <strong>Berlin, Munich, Vienna, and Zurich<\/strong> \u2014 with real-life housing options, cost breakdowns, and insider tips for 2025. From affordable dorms in Vienna to high-end student studios in Zurich, this is your roadmap to finding a safe, social, and budget-smart home abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/best-cities-for-students-in-germany-austria-switzerland\/#Best_places_for_students_to_live_in_Berlin\" >Best places for students to live in Berlin:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/best-cities-for-students-in-germany-austria-switzerland\/#Berlin_student_housing_costs\" >Berlin student housing costs:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/best-cities-for-students-in-germany-austria-switzerland\/#Berlin_insider_tip\" >Berlin insider tip:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/best-cities-for-students-in-germany-austria-switzerland\/#Munich_Germanys_premium_student_city\" >Munich: Germany&#8217;s premium student city<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/best-cities-for-students-in-germany-austria-switzerland\/#Top_student_housing_choices_in_Munich\" >Top student housing choices in Munich:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/best-cities-for-students-in-germany-austria-switzerland\/#Munich_Student_Housing_Costs\" >Munich Student Housing Costs:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/best-cities-for-students-in-germany-austria-switzerland\/#Munich_insider_tip\" >Munich insider tip:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/best-cities-for-students-in-germany-austria-switzerland\/#Vienna_Affordable_luxury_for_students_in_Europes_most_livable_city\" >Vienna: Affordable luxury for students in Europe\u2019s most livable city<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/best-cities-for-students-in-germany-austria-switzerland\/#Most_popular_student_housing_options_in_Vienna\" >Most popular student housing options in Vienna:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/best-cities-for-students-in-germany-austria-switzerland\/#Vienna_insider_tip\" >Vienna insider tip:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/best-cities-for-students-in-germany-austria-switzerland\/#Zurich_World-class_universities_and_Swiss_quality_living\" >Zurich: World-class universities and Swiss quality living<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/best-cities-for-students-in-germany-austria-switzerland\/#Where_students_live_in_Zurich\" >Where students live in Zurich:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/best-cities-for-students-in-germany-austria-switzerland\/#Zurich_insider_tip\" >Zurich insider tip:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/best-cities-for-students-in-germany-austria-switzerland\/#Best_cities_for_student_housing_in_2025_%E2%80%93_quick_comparison\" >Best cities for student housing in 2025 \u2013 quick comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/best-cities-for-students-in-germany-austria-switzerland\/#How_to_find_the_best_student_housing_without_stress\" >How to find the best student housing without stress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/best-cities-for-students-in-germany-austria-switzerland\/#Real_student_voices_Learn_from_those_whove_been_there\" >Real student voices: Learn from those who\u2019ve been there<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/best-cities-for-students-in-germany-austria-switzerland\/#Final_word_your_housing_the_foundation_of_your_student_life\" >Final word: your housing = the foundation of your student life<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d4672ee264da4fc4ba6e449daaf7cb03\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Berlin_Germanys_creative_capital\"><\/span><strong>Berlin: Germany\u2019s creative capital<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Berlin is famous for its vibrant art scene, tech innovation, and cultural diversity \u2014 but finding a student room here can be like finding a golden ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_places_for_students_to_live_in_Berlin\"><\/span><strong>Best places for students to live in Berlin:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-fizz.com\/en\/student-accommodation\/berlin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1329\">The Fizz Berlin<\/strong>: <\/a>Stylish, social student apartments with study lounges and gyms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1417\"><a href=\"https:\/\/home-in-berlin.de\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home in Berlin<\/a><\/strong>: Private provider offering friendly accommodation for international students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">[Note: Private providers are generally more expensive than subsidized student dorms. However, they often offer modern, clean housing, good locations, fitness studios, easier contracts, and higher availability \u2014 making them attractive especially for students arriving from abroad.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Berlin_student_housing_costs\"><\/span><strong>Berlin student housing costs:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Shared flat (WG): \u20ac350\u2013\u20ac500\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private studio: \u20ac500\u2013\u20ac700\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student dormitory: \u20ac250\u2013\u20ac400\/month (very high demand)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Berlin_insider_tip\"><\/span><strong>Berlin insider tip:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><em>\u201cSpeed wins in Berlin. I lost two rooms by replying late \u2014 applied instantly and finally got one!\u201d \u2014 Priya, India<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">\u2705 Set up alerts on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wg-gesucht.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WG-Gesucht.de<\/a> and apply immediately!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8a4448d14cd412dc04bd7142bf0adec9\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Munich_Germanys_premium_student_city\"><\/span><strong>Munich: Germany&#8217;s premium student city<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Munich isn\u2019t just Bavaria\u2019s capital \u2014 it&#8217;s a hub of global research, Alpine beauty, and high standards of living.<br data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2077\">But be warned: housing here is expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_student_housing_choices_in_Munich\"><\/span><strong>Top student housing choices in Munich:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mux.de\/Studentenwohnheim-Youniq-Muenchen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2189\">Youniq Apartments<\/strong>:<\/a> Modern private studios with amenities such as gyms and study lounges. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campusviva.de\/en\/renting\/munich\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campus Viva:<\/a><\/strong> A more affordable and social option for students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de\/en\/accommodation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Studierendenwerk Dorms:<\/a><\/strong> Super competitive but cost-effective if you get in early!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tum.de\/studium\/im-studium\/wohnen-und-arbeiten\/wohnen\/wohnheime\/kirchliche-soziale-traeger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Soziale Tr\u00e4ger:<\/strong><\/a> Dorm runs by the church or other social organizations, a popular and most affordable option!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Munich_Student_Housing_Costs\"><\/span><strong>Munich Student Housing Costs:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Shared flat (WG): \u20ac500\u2013\u20ac800\/month <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Private studio: \u20ac700\u2013\u20ac1200\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Dormitory: \u20ac300\u2013\u20ac450\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Munich_insider_tip\"><\/span><strong>Munich insider tip:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><em>\u201cI applied for my dormitory the day I received my admission letter. Don\u2019t wait!\u201d \u2014 Lucas, Brazil<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">\u2705 Consider suburbs like Garching if you want lower prices and still good connections to universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0c59e38e37a4742b63cdd67581c34538\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vienna_Affordable_luxury_for_students_in_Europes_most_livable_city\"><\/span><strong>Vienna: Affordable luxury for students in Europe\u2019s most livable city<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Vienna offers the ultimate combination of world-class culture, affordable rent, excellent public transport, and a welcoming environment for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_popular_student_housing_options_in_Vienna\"><\/span><strong>Most popular student housing options in Vienna:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milestone.net\/location\/milestone-vienna-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milestone Vienna:<\/a><\/strong> Private provider with premium residences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.home4students.at\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home4Students Dorms:<\/a><\/strong> Student organization offering subsidized rooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viennabase.at\/viennabase11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Base 11<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/viennabase.at\/viennabase19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Base 19<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/viennabase.at\/viennabase22\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Base 22<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/viennabase.at\/viennabasedonau\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donaubase<\/a><\/strong>: Affordable shared housing options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Vienna student housing costs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Shared flat (WG): \u20ac250\u2013\u20ac450\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Private studio: \u20ac400\u2013\u20ac600\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Student dormitory: \u20ac250\u2013\u20ac400\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vienna_insider_tip\"><\/span><strong>Vienna insider tip:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><em>\u201cI paid \u20ac320\/month for a dorm 15 minutes from uni \u2014 and I loved the vibrant student life!\u201d \u2014 Sara, Spain<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">\u2705 Look for accommodation close to tram or metro stations \u2014 it makes a huge difference in daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b32b492a353ee5cbc0d560c02ba3d4de\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zurich_World-class_universities_and_Swiss_quality_living\"><\/span><strong>Zurich: World-class universities and Swiss quality living<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Zurich offers exceptional education and beautiful natural surroundings, but it&#8217;s also one of Europe\u2019s most expensive cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_students_live_in_Zurich\"><\/span><strong>Where students live in Zurich:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/livingscience.ch\/wohnen-studieren-zuerich\/?id=&amp;L=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong data-start=\"3880\" data-end=\"3914\">LivingScience ETH Zurich Dorms<\/strong>: <\/a>Official ETH Zurich accommodations, focus on students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maximilianeum.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Maximilianeum<\/strong>:<\/a> Historic student housing or ETH and Uni Zurich students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alvhaus.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Studentenhaus ALV:<\/a><\/strong> Affordable if you apply early enough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong data-start=\"4096\" data-end=\"4128\">Zurich student housing costs<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Shared flat (WG): CHF 600\u2013900\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Private studio: CHF 800-1300\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zurich_insider_tip\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4209\" data-end=\"4231\">Zurich insider tip<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><em>\u201cI booked a 3-month temporary apartment first \u2014 it gave me time to find my WG without stress.\u201d \u2014 Elias, Brazil<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">\u2705 Always budget extra for Zurich \u2014 groceries, transport, and social life cost about 2x what they cost in Germany or Austria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d83be47a55fd6b63424a897ca5528f06\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_cities_for_student_housing_in_2025_%E2%80%93_quick_comparison\"><\/span><strong>Best cities for student housing in 2025 \u2013 quick comparison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-regular has-poppins-font-family\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><table class=\"has-white-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>City<\/th><th>Average WG rent (2025)<\/th><th>Best for:<\/th><th>Watch out for:<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Berlin<\/td><td>\u20ac350\u2013\u20ac500<\/td><td>Culture, tech, nightlife<\/td><td>Tight market<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Munich<\/td><td>\u20ac500\u2013\u20ac800<\/td><td>Elite unis, safety<\/td><td>High rent costs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vienna<\/td><td>\u20ac250\u2013\u20ac450<\/td><td>Affordability, culture<\/td><td>Far-out suburbs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zurich<\/td><td>CHF 600\u2013900<\/td><td>Prestige, lifestyle<\/td><td>Very expensive<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-96683956efc5dc4692a96bf1837b8e3f\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_find_the_best_student_housing_without_stress\"><\/span><strong>How to find the best student housing without stress<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"5225\" data-end=\"5240\">Apply early<\/strong><br>First thing to remember, apply for dormitories as soon as you get admission \u2014 sometimes even before your visa!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"5332\" data-end=\"5368\">Prepare all documents in advance<\/strong><br>Straightaway, gather your documents. Universities often need your passport, financial proof, and admission letter for housing applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"5477\" data-end=\"5507\">Use trusted platforms only<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wg-gesucht.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WG-Gesucht Germany<\/a> (WGs and studios)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Studentenwerk dorm finder Germany (search studentenwerk and your specific city into your favorite search engine)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daad.de\/en\/studying-in-germany\/living-in-germany\/accommodation-finder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DAAD dorm finder<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ethz.ch\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ETH Zurich Housing Portal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"5780\" data-end=\"5799\">Beware of scams<\/strong><br>Last, never transfer money without a signed and verified contract!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ff0669267f238206ca8b315c359d1c8d\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real_student_voices_Learn_from_those_whove_been_there\"><\/span><strong>Real student voices: Learn from those who\u2019ve been there<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong data-start=\"5933\" data-end=\"5944\">Berlin:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"5945\" data-end=\"6013\">\u201cBerlin can be crazy, but my WG friends are my second family now!\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Amina, Morocco<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong data-start=\"6034\" data-end=\"6045\">Vienna:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"6046\" data-end=\"6115\">\u201cLiving 10 minutes from WU for \u20ac320 felt like winning the lottery.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Marc, France<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong data-start=\"6134\" data-end=\"6145\">Zurich:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"6146\" data-end=\"6215\">\u201cIt\u2019s expensive, but the quality of life and safety are unmatched.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Elina, Kenya<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-dfd7ab0fa3d21d490f3f6d91f1ea8635\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_word_your_housing_the_foundation_of_your_student_life\"><\/span><strong>Final word: your housing = the foundation of your student life<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Undeniably, your first student room isn\u2019t just about rent or location \u2014 it\u2019s about <strong data-start=\"6380\" data-end=\"6422\">creating your best possible experience<\/strong> abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong data-start=\"6432\" data-end=\"6498\">Therefore, choose early. 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