Do German universities provide hostels?
A Hall of Residence or a Hostel is usually the most preferred mode of accommodation for first-year international students for many reasons. Like many international universities, German Universities do not promise you accommodation and it is available on strictly first come first serve basis.
What is the hostel fee in Germany?
How much is a room for students in Germany? Student accommodation in Germany typically costs around €350 a month for university halls, rising to around €500 for a room in a shared house.
Do German universities have dorms?
German university students tend to stay close to home when attending university, and many live in their parents’ home. Only a small minority of students actually live in student dorms. These are not dorms in the way Americans think of them, but rather individual apartment right on campus.
Where to stay in Germany as an international student?
There are several options which the International Office can tell you more about. At some universities, the Studentenwerk and religious university organisations offer international students temporary housing for their starting days in Germany. Of course, you can always stay at a hotel, guest house or a youth hostel.
How to take a room at a youth hostel in Germany?
If you want to take a room at a youth hostel, you have to be a member in a national association of the International Youth Hostel Federation. If you’re not already, you can become a member (for a small fee) at any youth hostel in Germany. As soon as you have found accommodation, you must register with the local Resident Registration Office.
Why study at a Free University in Germany?
Due to the high demand both for free education, international students have to secure a residence permit before they can study in Germany. While the process of doing so may be laborious, the reward of studying at free universities in Germany is great!
How many international students did Germany welcome in 2017?
As a result, Germany has reached its goal of welcoming 350,000 international students in 2017, which is three years earlier than planned.