Step 13 of 30
Pre-Departure
Money, Insurance & Housing
Updated 2026-01Accommodation
Dorms, WGs, or private apartments — book early, especially in Munich and Berlin.
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Options include Studentenwerk dorms (cheapest, long waitlists), shared apartments (WG, most common), private studios, and temporary housing platforms. Munich, Berlin and Frankfurt have the tightest markets.
Why it's needed
You need a registered German address to open a bank account, get a SIM card and complete city registration.
Who requires this
Every student.
- Admission letter helps prove student status
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- Passport
- Admission letter
- Proof of income (blocked account) for private rentals
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- Apply to Studentenwerk dorms as soon as you're admitted
- Search WGs on WG-Gesucht for long-term
- Book 4–6 weeks of temporary housing before arrival
- Confirm move-in date in writing
- Get an Anmeldung-ready rental contract (Mietvertrag) + Wohnungsgeberbestätigung