Even though Germany is considered an affordable country to live in and study, finding a suitable, safe, and reliable place to live and working within your budget can be pretty tricky as renting cost here is the largest compared to other expenses.
Accommodation in Germany strikes every International student planning to study in Germany. There is both expensive and cheap accommodation for international students in Germany.
On-campus accommodation
The student-hall residence is one of the most preferred and reasonable accommodations available for students in Germany. International students prefer these halls not only because it helps to lower their expenses but also because to live close to their university and socialize with fellow teachers and other students. An average room in a student residence hall costs you around 250 Euros a month.
To get a room in a residence hall, you must send an application to the Student Services Organization immediately after receiving your admission letter from your chosen university. This organization is responsible for processing all the applications and operating the residence hall services.
The rooms provided in the residence hall might differ depending on the union assigned to operate those halls of residence. If you are to secure a room, applying as early as possible is advised since there is an increased demand for on-campus accommodations.
Living in a student residence hall also comes along with various rules and requirements that the students living there need to follow.
Private renting
Since finding a room in student residence halls isn't always easy, many students alternatively prefer renting a private room or a shared flat. Private accommodations are not as cheap as student hall's rent prices are higher in more significant or more popular cities than in the outermost areas of the cities.
In order to rent a private room, you must pay a three months deposit in advance as a security deposit to the owner. Renting a private place would mean that you would need to look for it on your own - you can find it on some websites, local newspaper ads, and some university's post advertisements.
You need to pay around 300-400 Euros a month for a single room sharing accommodation where you pay the rent and other utilities.
You do not need to worry even if you have not found a place to live when you arrive in Germany because student communities and student services also provide a facility to stay for a limited period. And, of course, you can always stay in a hotel or a guest house until you find a suitable place that fits your needs and budget.
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