{"id":1896,"date":"2025-04-25T20:31:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T20:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/?p=1896"},"modified":"2026-02-09T14:38:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T14:38:33","slug":"student-accommodation-in-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/student-accommodation-in-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"Student housing in Germany: costs, types &#038; tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-246665072222db2ed8002fa102e3211b\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\">Moving to Germany for university? Housing guide for students<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-f921cf38346f0b7eec65855bf56c2b7a\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Planning to study in Germany and wondering where you\u2019ll live? Let\u2019s explore what your life could look like and help you find the perfect place to call home during your studies. Meanwhile, our student accommodation in Germany guide will break down the costs, types of housing, and help you choose the right option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-d35d91782e42467b5cfd9ed7cbf2ae3b\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">From cozy flats and social WGs to student dorms and host families, your housing choice will shape your entire study experience. Obviously, this isn\u2019t just about rent \u2013 it\u2019s about how you wake up, who you share your kitchen with, and whether you\u2019ll be hosting a Netflix night or tiptoeing around roommates at 2 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-tertiary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-tertiary-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\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 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/student-accommodation-in-germany\/#Types_of_student_housing_in_Germany\" >Types of student housing in Germany<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/student-accommodation-in-germany\/#1_Private_apartments_Eigene_Wohnung\" >1. Private apartments (Eigene Wohnung)<\/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\/en\/student-accommodation-in-germany\/#2_Shared_apartments_Wohngemeinschaft_or_WG\" >2. Shared apartments (Wohngemeinschaft or WG)<\/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\/en\/student-accommodation-in-germany\/#3_Student_dorm_Studentenwohnheim\" >3. Student dorm (Studentenwohnheim)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/student-accommodation-in-germany\/#4_Partially_furnished_private_student_studios\" >4. Partially furnished private student studios<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/student-accommodation-in-germany\/#5_Homestays_and_host_families_Gastfamilie\" >5. Homestays and host families (Gastfamilie)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/student-accommodation-in-germany\/#Quick_comparison_Which_type_of_accomodation_is_right_for_you_as_a_university_student\" >Quick comparison: Which type of accomodation is right for you as a university student?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/student-accommodation-in-germany\/#How_to_get_started_on_your_student_housing_search_without_stress\" >How to get started on your student housing search (without stress)<\/a><\/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\/en\/student-accommodation-in-germany\/#Real_student_stories\" >Real student stories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/student-accommodation-in-germany\/#Frequently_asked_questions_FAQs\" >Frequently asked questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/student-accommodation-in-germany\/#Helpful_links_for_finding_student_accommodation\" >Helpful links for finding student accommodation<\/a><\/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\/en\/student-accommodation-in-germany\/#Final_thoughts_on_finding_a_flat\" >Final thoughts on finding a flat<\/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-9bce3bc5074a5ce639b5c239fe4dd055\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_student_housing_in_Germany\"><\/span>Types of student housing in Germany<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-edf093a6608e070152fb6cad25b86d32\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.227), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Private_apartments_Eigene_Wohnung\"><\/span><strong>1. Private apartments (Eigene Wohnung)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-28f090e1272f7ef3f37cc29a6e939fb8\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><em>Your space. Your rules. Your rent.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-051d1508f35594b72a150297f03d77c3\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Dreaming of having your own space? No chore charts, no surprise midnight pasta chefs \u2014 just you, your books, and unlimited binge-watching rights. For this reason, a private apartment offers total independence, and for the same reason, total responsibility. In any case, a popular website to consult is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immobilienscout24.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">immoscout<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-3f6a087a6ff5c1c847cdac4c6b04ad5c\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Average cost:<br>&#8211; Small city: Starting \u20ac450\/month<br>&#8211; Big city (Munich, Hamburg): Can be up to \u20ac1100\/month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-02da6d9a9f41285d96befda2a4888f19\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>Most important: You&#8217;ll likely need to be in Germany already, have a local bank account, and meet your landlord in person to sign that lease.<\/em><\/p>\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>\u2705 Pros<\/th><th>\u274c Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>&#8211; Ultimate privacy<br>&#8211; Control over your space<br>&#8211; No roommate drama<\/td><td>&#8211; Higher rent and setup costs<br>&#8211; Can feel isolating<br>&#8211; Longer contracts = less flexibility<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-tertiary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-tertiary-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-8a654cb315a01793c8e9142167846bcb\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.227), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Shared_apartments_Wohngemeinschaft_or_WG\"><\/span><strong>2. Shared apartments (Wohngemeinschaft or WG)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-a960f1da5b25ef141ac5a35e61a9a0f0\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><em>The classic student experience<\/em><\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-fab85913646695b5c43962a494332ddd\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Over 30% of students in Germany live in a WG \u2014 think of it as the lovechild of a budget-friendly flat and a never-boring social life. With this in mind, you\u2019ll have your own room, but share a kitchen, bathroom, and hopefully a few laughs over dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-c4645de695c6336887655dddf1ddf697\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Average cost:<br>&#8211; Small city: ~\u20ac250\u2013\u20ac350\/month in a small city. <br>&#8211; In bigger cities with housing shortage, can be \u20ac600-900\/month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-9962a78c02bd77b82c023454e9f078f1\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>Pro tip: The best WGs go fast. Write personalized messages when applying on WG-Gesucht.de!<\/em>  Above all, be proactive and try to finalize asap once you identify a good match!<\/p>\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>\u2705 Pros<\/th><th>\u274c Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>&#8211; Cheaper than a solo flat<br>&#8211; Built-in social life<br>&#8211; Often partially furnished<\/td><td>&#8211; You will share a bathroom and kitchen<br>&#8211; Noise, clashing personalities<br>&#8211; Less privacy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-tertiary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-tertiary-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-3faa3b0b013fb0a6b056f35d4dcea22c\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.227), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Student_dorm_Studentenwohnheim\"><\/span><strong>3. Student dorm (Studentenwohnheim)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-3dec4d12696465219e2299e88a5019d5\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><em>Dorm life: budget-friendly, close to campus, and full of stories.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-223a0294f189b0f1d5aa6644cc81366e\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">First thing to remember, dorms aren\u2019t just about low rent. They\u2019re where you&#8217;ll meet friends at 2am, discover the magic of communal kitchens, and sometimes queue for the shower. Nonetheless, they&#8217;re managed by Studentenwerk and these spots are in high demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-9f607aa26407de74e4cea4898a171b14\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Average cost: ~\u20ac200\u2013\u20ac300\/month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-8e1f08a71b83f77e0ce9028958a10bf5\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>Above all, apply early \u2014 waitlists can be long (like 6\u201318 months long).<\/em><\/p>\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>\u2705 Pros<\/th><th>\u274c Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>&#8211; All-inclusive rent<br>&#8211; Close to uni<br>&#8211; Instant student community<br>&#8211; Great when starting your studies and building your friend circle<\/td><td>&#8211; Shared everything<br>&#8211; Less control over location or room type<br>&#8211; Long application queues<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-tertiary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-tertiary-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-d1891bf73d94174c1885ba0197ab8bf4\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.227), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Partially_furnished_private_student_studios\"><\/span><strong>4. Partially furnished private student studios<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-9a4689c5d2142a935a53d004db7d38ac\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><em>Tiny but mighty!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-9ac61bb482e6dd32704497749c0cab23\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">In bigger cities like Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg, a new trend has popped up: private studios designed for students. These are small (ca. 13\u201325m\u00b2), often pre-furnished with a bed, kitchenette, and desk. Therefore, they\u2019re perfect if you want a private space without fully committing to furnishing a private apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-301c7a234aef25ec4447ab092b4f1beb\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Average cost: ~\u20ac400\u2013\u20ac950\/month depending on city, centrality and building amenities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-2c23b8116787aded10a5af1bc19deb7e\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>Another key point: Some studios charge separate utility bills or furniture fees \u2014 check your contract carefully!<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-tertiary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-tertiary-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-448624d97d0a852aed4f13ca4ed4de0c\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.227), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Homestays_and_host_families_Gastfamilie\"><\/span><strong>5. Homestays and host families (Gastfamilie)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-6bf07c6c78d965accd647820adee2547\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><em>Language immersion + home-cooked meals? Yes, please.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-46d03c2ae3b7ba93ef4d2cb59836d8f1\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Certainly, living with a German family is a unique way to dive into the culture, speak the language daily, and see the city through local eyes. Although it\u2019s less common, it\u2019s often unforgettable. In some cases, you can offer to take care of an elderly person or a child in return of free lodging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-bb8170c3176250187da344a624167518\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Average cost: \u20ac250\u2013\u20ac400\/month<\/p>\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>\u2705 Pros<\/th><th>\u274c Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>&#8211; Learn German faster<br>&#8211; Cultural immersion<br>&#8211; Supportive \u201chome away from home\u201d<\/td><td>&#8211; Less personal freedom<br>&#8211; You need to adapt to house rules<br>&#8211; Finding a match can take time<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-tertiary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-tertiary-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\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-99cd57a73aadf906adc378fbab4ac422\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_comparison_Which_type_of_accomodation_is_right_for_you_as_a_university_student\"><\/span>Quick comparison: Which type of accomodation is right for you as a university student?<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>Option<\/th><th>Avg. cost in medium-sized city<\/th><th>Great for:<\/th><th>Watch out for:<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Private apartment<\/td><td>\u20ac450\u2013\u20ac600<\/td><td>Independence &amp; personal space<\/td><td>High costs, solo living<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WG (Shared flat)<\/td><td>\u20ac250\u2013\u20ac350<\/td><td>Social life + flexibility<\/td><td>Shared spaces, flatmate friction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Student dormitory<\/td><td>\u20ac200\u2013\u20ac300<\/td><td>Budget, community, location<\/td><td>Waitlists, limited privacy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Student studio<\/td><td>\u20ac400\u2013\u20ac750<\/td><td>Privacy<\/td><td>High rent\/m\u00b2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Host family<\/td><td>\u20ac250\u2013\u20ac400<\/td><td>Language + cultural immersion<\/td><td>Less privacy, potential mismatches<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-tertiary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-tertiary-background-color has-background\"\/>\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-97a098b79efb25d25286d37acae95c22\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_started_on_your_student_housing_search_without_stress\"><\/span>How to get started on your student housing search (without stress)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-e8a2cb7b79486bb8126d4912a5b3b4b9\">\n<li class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-c6281847bd620308681632f5ce108c85\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Firstly, apply for dorms as soon as you receive your university admission. In case of Studentenwerk, some accept an application before the university admission. It makes sense to get on the wait list as soon as permitted. Specifically, we had many students in Aachen, Braunschweig and Karlsruhe get a place before starting studies. Therefore, we recommend looking into Studentenwerk rules as soon as you send your application to your studies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-b7929bce6fcb3064179420e702833305\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Secondly, search WGs on trusted sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wg-gesucht.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WG-Gesucht.de<\/a> and filter by city, rent, and preferences. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-5bf964e45f97340bc0bf2fd43ef4fd78\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Last, reach out to your university\u2019s international office \u2014 they want to help. As a result, they oftentimes have lists with private providers which can help at the beginning of your search.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background\"\/>\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-dbec90e612c99117b6c2f6d7979a7884\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real_student_stories\"><\/span>Real student stories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-6d60e4b3f44f5bb167dfde81827ebe24\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>\u201cI found my WG room two days before my flight from Istanbul \u2014 it had a bunk bed, a couch from 1994, and roommates who became family.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Ayla, Mainz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-0f5d49f3b7c95859484886db5c572810\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>\u201cDorm life was chaotic and crowded\u2026 and the best time of my life. I still talk to people from my floor.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Victor, Freiburg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-8bc22b2690a88153b873c3f61015a382\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>\u201cMy host family in T\u00fcbingen taught me more German in 3 months than my language class did in a year.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Zanele, South Africa<\/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-2256ae79b8777f03ca99f46ace66d3d4\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-f339ff93 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height\" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-c9134117\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Is student housing in Germany expensive?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p> Not always! Dorms and WGs are often affordable. Obviously, private apartments are pricier.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-c8a7f58e\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>When should I start looking?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p> As early as possible \u2014 generally, 4\u20136 months before moving.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-9c750983\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Can I find housing from outside Germany?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. Many students secure dorms or WGs before arriving. For private apartments, it&#8217;s usually easier to sign a contract once you&#8217;re in Germany.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\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-b5bfd594512cf9ed8c89ccf117066704\" id=\"additionalresources\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Helpful_links_for_finding_student_accommodation\"><\/span>Helpful links for finding student accommodation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-7526ff12c3a4e4cdb6734e7c1f214dd3\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">To begin with, feel free to explore these hand-picked resources designed to simplify your housing search in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-poppins-font-family\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.immobilienscout24.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ImmoScout24 \u2013 Houses, apartments, rooms<br><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-poppins-font-family\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wg-gesucht.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WG-Gesucht \u2013 Shared Flats<br><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-poppins-font-family\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.studierendenwerke.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Studentenwerk Dorms<br><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-poppins-font-family\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daad.de\/en\/studying-in-germany\/living-in-germany\/accommodation-finder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DAAD Housing Info<br><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-poppins-font-family\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.study-in-germany.com\/en\/plan-your-studies\/preparation\/accomodation\/student-hall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Study in Germany \u2013 Accommodation<br><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-a4411d45b1475ce1ed460ae2483d49fa\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts_on_finding_a_flat\"><\/span>Final thoughts on finding a flat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-fca93e544d811242f706ae2329ad5429\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Undoubtedly, your accommodation will shape not just your budget, but your friendships, your weekend plans, and even your German. Furthermore, it\u2019s okay if your first setup isn\u2019t perfect \u2014 what matters most is feeling safe, supported, and open to the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-poppins-font-family wp-elements-a37c4c9822ab9ad335cff2ef2645ffc2\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">In other words, no matter where you live, your student life starts with where you wake up. So, let\u2019s help you wake up in the right place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for student housing in Germany? From dormitories to shared flats (WGs), this guide covers the most popular housing options, typical monthly costs, and how to find the right place as an international student. 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