Accommodation
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Student dorms - General Information
Almost all students accept the offer of a room at the student dormitory for the time of their stay in Berlin. Thus we recommend you too, to rent a room at the student dorm. This way you easily get in touch with other students. Moreover it is rather difficult to find a cheaper private accommodation in Berlin.
We will apply for a room at a dormitory (if desired!) for you but at this moment it is not guaranteed.
The student residences in Berlin are not run by the city’s universities. They are administered by a seperate independent organisation - the "Studentenwerk"(student services). The monthly rent for one person is approximately 215 €, sometimes a little bit less depending on the location and standard of the accommodation. However, you should plan on paying 215 Euros a month for renting a room at the dorm.
By sending an application to the Studentenwerk on behalf of the exchange student the International Office of the university will be liable for the payment of the rent. If the student is unable to make use of the accommodation reserved, throughout the arranged period or due to late arrival, the International Office of the university will have to pay the rent for at least one month. To cover this risk exchange students have to transfer a security money of 200 Euros along with the semester fees to HTW Berlin. The deposit will only be used if the student is late or cancels the accomodation after the official deadline set by the International Office. In normal circumstances, the deposit will be transfered back to the student a few weeks after his/her arrival in Berlin and after the lease has been signed and the first month and deposit at the dorm have been paid for. For this purpose please do not forget to give us your bank details after you opened an account. We can only transfer the money to a German bank account.
Immediately after your arrival you will have to make a cash payment to the administration of the Studentenwerk for the rent of the first month and a deposit before a room key is issued to you. There are no exceptions to this rule. In most cases, the deposit is calculated as one monthly rent plus approximately 50 €. The deposit will be paid back by the dorm administration when the student moves out and leaves the room as agreed upon and has no outstanding debts. Rent for the following months is due on the first of each month. If you arrive at your residence later than on the first of the month, rent will nonetheless have to be paid for the full month. Having signed the lease, you must give three months’ notice of your departure. Please ask for exact dates at the dorm administration.
For questions and issues you can turn to the residence wardens who work limited hours only. Therefore we kindly ask you to please stick to the official office hours.
Residence rooms are provided with a basic set of furniture, but you will have to bring or buy your own blankets, pillows, bed linen and sheets, cutlery, crockery, etc.
Studentenwerk Berlin (student services)
Dormitory administration
Address:
Franz-Mehring-Platz 2
10243 Berlin
Tel: +49 (0)30 - 939 39 - 8180
Email: whv-franz-mehring-platz@studentenwerk-berlin.de
Office Hours:
We will apply for a room at a dormitory (if desired!) for you but at this moment it is not guaranteed.
The student residences in Berlin are not run by the city’s universities. They are administered by a seperate independent organisation - the "Studentenwerk"(student services). The monthly rent for one person is approximately 215 €, sometimes a little bit less depending on the location and standard of the accommodation. However, you should plan on paying 215 Euros a month for renting a room at the dorm.
By sending an application to the Studentenwerk on behalf of the exchange student the International Office of the university will be liable for the payment of the rent. If the student is unable to make use of the accommodation reserved, throughout the arranged period or due to late arrival, the International Office of the university will have to pay the rent for at least one month. To cover this risk exchange students have to transfer a security money of 200 Euros along with the semester fees to HTW Berlin. The deposit will only be used if the student is late or cancels the accomodation after the official deadline set by the International Office. In normal circumstances, the deposit will be transfered back to the student a few weeks after his/her arrival in Berlin and after the lease has been signed and the first month and deposit at the dorm have been paid for. For this purpose please do not forget to give us your bank details after you opened an account. We can only transfer the money to a German bank account.
Immediately after your arrival you will have to make a cash payment to the administration of the Studentenwerk for the rent of the first month and a deposit before a room key is issued to you. There are no exceptions to this rule. In most cases, the deposit is calculated as one monthly rent plus approximately 50 €. The deposit will be paid back by the dorm administration when the student moves out and leaves the room as agreed upon and has no outstanding debts. Rent for the following months is due on the first of each month. If you arrive at your residence later than on the first of the month, rent will nonetheless have to be paid for the full month. Having signed the lease, you must give three months’ notice of your departure. Please ask for exact dates at the dorm administration.
For questions and issues you can turn to the residence wardens who work limited hours only. Therefore we kindly ask you to please stick to the official office hours.
Residence rooms are provided with a basic set of furniture, but you will have to bring or buy your own blankets, pillows, bed linen and sheets, cutlery, crockery, etc.
Studentenwerk Berlin (student services)
Dormitory administration
Address:
Franz-Mehring-Platz 2
10243 Berlin
Tel: +49 (0)30 - 939 39 - 8180
Email: whv-franz-mehring-platz@studentenwerk-berlin.de
Office Hours:
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| Day | Office Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9a.m. - 11a.m. |
| Tuesday | 9a.m. - 12a.m. and 3p.m. to 6p.m. |
| Thursday | 9a.m. - 11a.m. and 1p.m. - 3p.m. |
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Student Dormitory in Berlin-Biesdorf
Address:
Oberfeldstraße 111-132
12683 Berlin, Germany
The student dormitory has single apartments that include a little kitchen (pantry/ cooking facilities) and a small bathroom. The rooms are ready-furnished with a cupboard, shelves, bed (bed frame and mattress), desk and chair. Beddings, covers and dishes need to be brought by the student. The monthly rent will be 200 €. A one-time deposit of 210 € will have to be paid. This deposit will be paid back when moving out of the dormitory and providing everything is in good shape and there are no outstanding rents. Please pay attention that the deposit at the dormitory administration is separate from the security money you paid to HTW prior to your arrival. You will get back the security money you made to HTW Berlin shortly after your arrival here in Berlin.
Connections for public transport:
S 5 (Biesdorf) -> Bus 192 (stop “Cecilienstraße” or “Kornmandelweg”)
Setting: Laundry room, Fitness room, Photo laboratory, Bicycle room, Beach-Volleyball, Basketball, Internet room, Student Club
Oberfeldstraße 111-132
12683 Berlin, Germany
The student dormitory has single apartments that include a little kitchen (pantry/ cooking facilities) and a small bathroom. The rooms are ready-furnished with a cupboard, shelves, bed (bed frame and mattress), desk and chair. Beddings, covers and dishes need to be brought by the student. The monthly rent will be 200 €. A one-time deposit of 210 € will have to be paid. This deposit will be paid back when moving out of the dormitory and providing everything is in good shape and there are no outstanding rents. Please pay attention that the deposit at the dormitory administration is separate from the security money you paid to HTW prior to your arrival. You will get back the security money you made to HTW Berlin shortly after your arrival here in Berlin.
Connections for public transport:
S 5 (Biesdorf) -> Bus 192 (stop “Cecilienstraße” or “Kornmandelweg”)
Setting: Laundry room, Fitness room, Photo laboratory, Bicycle room, Beach-Volleyball, Basketball, Internet room, Student Club
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Private Accommodation
The housing market in Berlin offers apartments in all price ranges. If you are looking for private accomodation though the International Office will not be able to assist you.
Numerous offers can be accessed at:
Student apartments and flat shares can also be found at the following websites:
An overview of the urban housing societies can be found on the website of the senate administration for urban development at:
Numerous offers can be accessed at:
Student apartments and flat shares can also be found at the following websites:
- www.studenten-wg.de
- www.wg-zimmer.biz
- www.wg-fuer-dich.de
- www.studentenwohnungsmarkt.de
- www.zitty.de
- www.wg-gesucht.de
An overview of the urban housing societies can be found on the website of the senate administration for urban development at: