Student Dorm Providers
Student dorms in Germany = 2 categories. Public (Studierendenwerk) → cheap but long waiting. Private companies (The Fizz, YouniQ) → fast but expensive. Apply to both in parallel.
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Studierendenwerk
11
Private Company
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Platform / Portal
90.400
Total STW beds
How do I find student housing in Germany?
You have two main paths: Studierendenwerk (public student dorms — €250–400/month, 1–2 semester waitlist) and private providers (The Fizz, YouniQ, Uniapart — €500–900/month, immediately available). Apply to both in parallel and add WG-Gesucht for shared flats.
- Apply to Studierendenwerk first — 6–12 months before semester start — cheapest option, but long waitlist.
- Add private student housing in parallel — The Fizz, YouniQ, MILESTONE — fast confirmation, higher price.
- Search WG-Gesucht for shared flats — Start 4–8 weeks before move-in date for best results.
- Book temporary housing as backup — HousingAnywhere or Airbnb for the first 2–4 weeks if needed.
- Register your address (Anmeldung) — Within 2 weeks of moving in at the Bürgeramt.
Studierendenwerk (Public)
29 regional bodiesStudierendenwerk Berlin
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
The official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when a spot becomes availa...
Studierendenwerk Hamburg
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
The official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when a spot becomes availa...
Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
The official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when capacity becomes avai...
Studierendenwerk Köln
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
Official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when a spot becomes available....
Studentenwerk Frankfurt
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
Official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when a spot becomes available....
Studierendenwerk Stuttgart
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
The official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when a spot becomes availa...
Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
The official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when capacity becomes avai...
Studierendenwerk Dortmund
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
The official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when a spot becomes availa...
Studentenwerk Essen-Duisburg
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
Official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer upon availability. University...
Studentenwerk Leipzig
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
The official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when capacity opens up. Un...
Studentenwerk Bremen
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
The official state student housing operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when a spot opens up...
Studentenwerk Dresden
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
Official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer upon availability. University...
Studentenwerk Hannover
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
The official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when a spot becomes availa...
Studentenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
The official state student housing operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when a spot opens up...
Studentenwerk Bochum
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
The official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when a spot becomes availa...
Studentenwerk Wuppertal
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
The official state dormitory operator for universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when a spot becomes available....
Studentenwerk Bielefeld
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
The official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when a spot opens up. Univ...
Studentenwerk Bonn
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
The official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when a spot becomes availa...
Studentenwerk Münster
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
The official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when a spot becomes availa...
Studentenwerk Karlsruhe
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
Official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when capacity opens up. Univer...
Studierendenwerk Mannheim
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
Official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when a spot becomes available....
Studentenwerk Augsburg
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
Official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer upon availability. University...
Studierendenwerk Wiesbaden
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
The official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when a spot becomes availa...
Studentenwerk Mönchengladbach
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
The official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer upon availability. Univers...
Studentenwerk Braunschweig
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
The official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when a spot becomes availa...
Studentenwerk Chemnitz-Zwickau
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
Official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when a spot becomes available....
Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
Official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when a spot becomes available....
Studierendenwerk Aachen
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
The official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when a spot becomes availa...
Studentenwerk Gelsenkirchen
Devlet (Studierendenwerk)
The official state dormitory operator for the universities in the city. Online application → waiting list → offer when capacity opens. Unive...
Which city has which option?
To compare dorm options by city, go to the Cities page or jump directly to the city you want to move to.
City Comparison →Frequently Asked Questions about Student Housing in Germany
Practical answers about finding accommodation as an international student
How do I find student housing in Germany? ▼
Main options: Studentenwerk dormitories (cheapest, long waitlists 1–2 semesters), WG-Gesucht / Studenten-WG (shared flats), HousingAnywhere / Spotahome (short-term), private rental sites (ImmoScout24, Wohnungsboerse).
How much does student housing cost? ▼
Average monthly rent: Studentenwerk dorm 250–400 EUR, WG shared room 350–600 EUR, studio apartment 500–900 EUR depending on city. Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg are most expensive; Leipzig, Dresden, Magdeburg most affordable.
When should I start looking for accommodation? ▼
Apply to Studentenwerk dorms 6–12 months before semester start. For private WG rooms, start searching 4–8 weeks before moving — landlords usually don't accept applicants too far in advance.
Do I need to register my address (Anmeldung)? ▼
Yes — every resident in Germany must register at the local Bürgeramt within 2 weeks of moving in. You'll need the landlord's Wohnungsgeberbestätigung form. Without Anmeldung you cannot open a regular bank account or get a tax ID.
What is a Kaution and how much should I expect? ▼
Kaution is the security deposit, legally capped at 3 months' cold rent (Kaltmiete). It's held by the landlord and returned at the end of the contract (minus any deductions for damage).