Accommodation

Student accommodation is offered by the Studierendenwerk Siegen [Student Services Organization Siegen], which works in close cooperation with the University, and some private providers.

In order to be eligible to live in one of the residence halls run by the Studierendenwerk, you need to be below the age of 35 and you will need to enrol as a student.

The rooms are fully furnished, while bedding and dishes and cooking items are not included. However,the Studierendenwerk offers a few starter sets with said items. The average rent for rooms is between €200 and €300 per month (more for apartments) and a security deposit of two months' rent needs to be paid upon moving in. Please find further information on the different locations and prices here.

The minimum rental period is three months. As rooms at the Studierendenwerk are in popular demand, there is no guarantee that your application is successful. For further questions, please contact Mr Bott.

Privately owned student residences are offered by the following providers:

» Livus Seven Homes Apartments, Bürbach
» Studentenwohnanlage Am Oberen Schloss
» City Campus Siegen
» Prime Student Living

Many students in Germany rent rooms in shared houses or flats, or Wohngemeinschaften[WG]. This is a great way of keeping living costs low and meeting new people, who might already know their way around the town and university.
Often rooms are not furnished, but second-hand furniture is easy to come by. Sometimes, students who are away for an internship or an exchange will sublet their furnished rooms, making them a great place to begin your stay in Siegen and from where to look for something more permanent.
Generally, costs for electricity, internet, gas/oil are either directly included in your rent to the landlord or shared with the other tenants. Prices given on sites often already include these costs.

There are a number of search engines for rooms in shared flats/houses:

» WG-GESUCHT.de
» Studentisches Wohnen in Siegen
» wg-suche.de
» eBay Kleinanzeigen

If you are looking to rent your own flat, you should pay particular attention to a few things:

» Is the flat furnished [möbliert or möbl.]?
» Does the flat have a kitchen [Einbauküche or EBK]?
» Which costs are included in the rent indicated?

Search engines include:
» Immo Scout24
» immobilo
» immowelt
» immonet
» WG-GESUCHT.de

A list of abbreviations used in real estate can be found here.

In case your flat won’t be furnished, looking for second-hand furniture could be a good and more cost-effective alternative. Please find more detailed information on where and how to find good second-hand furniture here.

Before signing a rental contract, please check the minimum cancelation period!

Please be aware that landlords might request that you have a personal liability insurance and a household contents insurance. For further information, please click here.

If you are planning on bringing your pet to Germany, there are a few things to consider, both in terms of accommodation and in general. You can find a helpful overview of the most important regulations on this topic here.