A Room in a Dormitory
Places in halls of residence are limited at all three university locations. If you would like to move into a room there, you must apply for one. However, an application does not guarantee a place at the beginning of the semester, as many students are interested in a room and there may be waiting lists. You can find more information about places in halls of residence on the website of the Halle Student Union.
Rented Apartment or Shared Flat
As a student, you can alternatively rent an apartment privately. The amount of rent depends on the size. In most cases, rented apartments are not furnished. In some cases, a kitchen is available or is taken over from the previous tenant. There is often a minimum rental period in the rental agreement.
Please make absolutely sure that you understand all the conditions in detail, especially if the tenancy agreement is only available in German (use a translator).
Apartment offers are often divided into cold and warm rent:
Cold rent = the price for the use of the living space
Warm rent = cold rent + ancillary costs (gas, water, operating costs, waste, etc.)
In addition, there may be costs for internet, insurance or, for example, the broadcasting fee.
The easiest way to rent an apartment is to visit the property and meet the landlord or landlady in person. This allows you to get to know each other and then sign the rental agreement.
For short-term stays or to bridge the gap, we recommend staying in a hostel or hotel.
Important! When renting an apartment or room, always insist on a written rental agreement!
Cash payments of the rent or deposit are generally legal, but we advise you to be very careful! Without a written contract, you have no way of proving the tenancy or reclaiming the deposit!
The rule of thumb in Germany is: put everything in writing!
Attention!
To register with the city, you need a fixed address (this does NOT include a pension/hotel/Airbnb). When you apply for your residence permit (after your entry visa is expiring), you will have to prove that you are registered with the city.
Please note: Only once you are registered, the foreigners office ("Ausländerbehörde") within that district will be responsible for you.
You already have accommodation?
Here you will find the first steps after your arrival at your place of study.
Important!
Keep your address in the SSC-portal updated at all times, so the university can stay in touch with you.
How to change your address aftter you have moved, you can find here:
