ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS IN GERMANY
So now you have got an admission in a German University and
looking for accommodation possibilities. Here at IAS, we offer you some general
tips on accommodation types, what is important, how to secure a room etc.
Students of IAS need to just fill in the Accommodation
request form and we take care of your accommodation.
Types of Accommodation
A room in a hostel is the cheapest option. This type can be
chosen as single occupancy rooms, rooms for couples or family rooms. Most
student hostels have shared kitchen and bathroom. The rooms will be furnished
simple and basic.
Shared flats
Shared flats are popular alternatives and involve two or
more people sharing a private apartment. It’s a good way to meet people, and
the costs are reasonable. You can find vacant rooms online.
Living in a shared flat is the ideal choice, as it allows to
enjoy breakfast together at the weekend or to cook together after a day at
university. So you quickly make new friends.
A room in a shared flat is often cheaper than renting your
own apartment – and is much easier to find. Especially in the semester
vacations many shared flat inmates are looking for new flat mates.
Private apartments
A private apartment is almost always unfurnished and tends
to be more expensive than other types of accommodation. Incidentally, you will
have to pay a deposit when you first rent any flat – assuming you hand it back
in good condition, you will have your deposit returned to you. There are also
furnished apartments but the owner might charge you extra.
FOR IAS STUDENTS
Students of ICPF
IAS organizes accommodations for ICPF students, provided
that IAS receives their accommodation request forms at the latest 2 weeks
before arrival in Germany The rent deposit for flats has to be paid immediately
when signing the contract. The rent deposit will be a 2 months' rent. Rent per
month usually is 250 Euros. IAS does not offer single rooms.
Two women or two men will share one room. The flat can be
for 4, 6 or 8 people. Either all male or all female. The accommodation has to
be rented for at least 3 months. In case of cancellation he/she will have to
pay rent for minimum 6 months due to a 3 months’ notice period.
PSP
All students have to stay at the accommodation provided by
the university. They cannot choose their own accommodation.
Further information about accommodation and to download the
Accommodation request form click here: http://www.iaos.de/blog/accommodation
Want to search accommodation on your own? Have a look at the
following links:
www.city-fewo-hostel-schwerin.de
www.villa-backstein.de
www.homeforrent.de
www.wg-gesucht.de
General advice:
A rent deposit in the amount of two months´ rent has always
to be paid immediately when signing the contract so make sure that you have the
money ready as your blocked account might not be activated, so do carry the
necessary amount.
No bargaining with the landlord possible
Costs for rent are non-negotiable
ICPF: It is not desired that students change their
accommodation.
PSP: accommodation is fixed, no change of accommodation in
advance and during the course possible
Make sure that you keep your place very clean as the
landlord may charge extra or you don’t get your deposit back if any further
repairs are required.
Always follow the rules of the house/apartment or hostel as
per the instructions provided (if your landlord does not provide one do ask him
to do so, this will avoid unnecessary disagreements).
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