Student Life & Cities

Student Life & Cities

How to Rent an Apartment in Germany Without SCHUFA New

New in Germany and no SCHUFA record? An empty file isn't a bad one. Here's what landlords may ask for and when, which documents can replace SCHUFA, how guarantors work, and how to avoid rental scams.

Student Life & Cities

Deutschlandticket: Price, Coverage and the Student Semester Ticket

From January 2026 the Deutschlandticket costs €63/month for regional and local transport. Students get the Deutschlandsemesterticket (~€34.80/month) via the Semesterbeitrag.