Housing and Living

Housing

Anyone planning to study in Amberg or Weiden cannot avoid asking themselves other important questions. For example, about accommodation or what else you can experience in the university cities away from your studies.

Especially for international students, the topic of accommodation may be a difficult one at first.
Because... in other countries it may be common, but not in Germany - enrolment does not automatically mean a place in a hall of residence, for example. Accommodation during your studies must be organised independently in advance.

And what is the best way to find accommodation...?
To make the search for a flat or room at one of our campus locations easier, here are a few tips and information on finding accommodation.
Probably the most obvious one - there are student halls of residence run by the Studentenwerke at every university location for which you can apply.

Tips for finding accommodation

  • Start your search as early as possible. Accommodation offers are often published as early as three months before the move-in date.
  • Students often live in shared flats, or "WGs" for short. Shared flats are a good way to socialise with other students.
  • Search for accommodation both on online housing exchanges and on social media. Use hashtags such as "flats", "WG" or "WG-Zimmer" and the place where you will be studying.
  • Check whether your studies will take place on campus in Amberg or Weiden to adjust your accommodation search accordingly.
    Apart from that - you can also search in the vicinity of Amberg or Weiden. Thanks to the good public transport network, you can also choose locations that are close by, such as Schwandorf, Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Neustadt ad Waldnaab or even Nuremberg or Regensburg. You can easily get to the university in Amberg or Weiden by train and/or bus.

Student residences in Amberg and Weiden

The following halls of residence are all centrally located so that the city centre and the campus can be reached in a few minutes on foot or by bike. Most halls of residence have a common room, Wi-Fi, washrooms and parking spaces. To secure accommodation in one of the halls of residence, we recommend that you apply directly via the halls of residence websites as early as possible.

Halls of residence and halls of residence in Amberg

    Halls of residence in Weiden

Wohnungsbörse

You can find out about available flats and get in touch with landlords in our Wohnungsbörse. You don't need an account to search for accommodation.
Landlords and landladies can publish their offers on this platform and manage them independently. An account must be created in order to post accommodation online.

Please note - the housing exchange is unfortunately only available in German.
However, with the help of online translation programmes you can also find what you are looking for here (e.g. www.deepl.com).

Further links for finding accommodation

You can also use free listings for your search, e.g:

    www.immowelt.de
    www.ImmoScout24.de
    www.wg-gesucht.de  (WG = shared flat)
    www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/
    etc.

Beware of scams when looking for a flat
Fraudsters repeatedly place fake adverts on property portals on the Internet and lure people with low rents in good locations in advertisements that appear to be legitimate. They pretend to be estate agents or landlords. Their scam is always the same: the new tenants are asked to pay the deposit or the first rent in advance. However, the flats do not exist or have already been let.

These clues can indicate property fraud

The classic core of a fraudulent property advert is often a very affordable flat in top, renovated condition in a sought-after location. A specific request for payment before the viewing is unusual. Reputable landlords and estate agents do not expect sensitive data to be handed over in advance. Personal data such as proof of income, Schufa self-disclosure or any guarantees are only handed over after they have met the prospective tenant in person during a viewing.

Important to know... Cost of living in Germany!

The cost of living in Germany is quite favourable compared to other European countries. You will need around 992 euros per month to cover your cost of living in Germany in 2024. To cover your cost of living in Germany, you will need an average of around 992 euros per month or 11,904 euros per year (approximately $10,876 US dollars).

An Overview

If you require a corresponding overview for your visa application or when opening a blocked account, please use this compilation.
Signed and stamped documents by OTH Amberg-Weiden cannot be issued.

Possibilities to finance your study

  • Lendorse

    The start-up "Lendorse" has been offering income share agreements since 2021. The focus is on students from non-EU countries, particularly from developing and emerging countries, who are studying for a Master's degree in Germany.
    The funding covers tuition fees, living costs and the proof of funding required for a visa, for example, totalling €11,904.
    Funding is available for students in STEM subjects and some business subjects. All funds are provided in advance as a lump sum. Repayment takes place later and is income-dependent (via a percentage of gross income).
    Strengths:
    - Focus on non-EU students. Lendorse thus fills a gap.
    Weaknesses:
    - No grace period after graduation.
    - With above-average earnings after starting a career, high repayment amounts are to be expected due to the income dependency.
    (Assessment by: CHE / Centrum für Hochschulentwicklung)

Living

There's no question that, in addition to studying, life in the two university cities should not be neglected.
But how do you find the right thing to do if you're still unfamiliar with the two cities?

We would like to give you some suggestions on how you can best get to know your university cities...

Explore Amberg and Weiden

The two university towns have a lot to offer. A look at the respective homepages of the cities can tell you a lot of interesting facts about the cities themselves and their history, the services that can be requested here or what is on offer for tourists.