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How Do I find an Apartment?
Students give tips on finding an apartment
Are you new in Bremen and ready to begin your studies, but still looking for a place to stay? Students at the University of Bremen told us where they’re living and how they found their apartments.
Archana
“Finding a place to live was quite challenging – especially as an international student. I looked at so many different websites […]. In the end I found a very nice shared apartment and am enjoying life in Bremen.”
© Amal Johns A.J. / Universität Bremen
Inari
“I am living in a shared apartment. Finding a room takes time and effort. When submitting an inquiry it’s important to make sure that this matches the offer in question and to write a bit about yourself and your ideas about community living. When visiting apartments, it might be unusual to have such a short time to meet so many potential roommates, to tell them about yourself, and still take in information about the room or apartment. Don’t let it get to you when you’re turned down; that’s part of the process. The sites I recommend include […] the Bremen bulletin board and Stud.IP’s bulletin board.”
© Amal Johns A.J. / Universität Bremen
Lenard
“I live with my parents. The good thing about it is that, especially during the first few semesters, I could focus entirely on my studies. A few helping hands and a familiar daily routine can provide a solid basis for successful studies.”
© Amal Johns A.J. / Universität Bremen
Hannes
“I found an apartment to rent using a real estate website and had a guarantor. I then sublet the rooms there and created a shared apartment.”
© Amal Johns A.J. / Universität Bremen
Jacqueline
“I live in student housing provided by the Student Services Organisation, just 15 minutes by bike from the university. In the student residence, you quickly get to know many new people and can talk to the custodian if you have any problems in your apartment. Also, the rent is comparatively inexpensive.”
© Amal Johns A.J. / Universität Bremen
Overview:
The University of Bremen’s website provides several helpful links.
Here is the website for student housing of the Student Services Organisation.
Ersti Magazine
This text first appeared in the 2023 edition of the Ersti-Magazin. As a first-year student, the magazine can provide you with helpful tips for starting your degree and for the current semester. Find out first-hand from University of Bremen students where they like to study on campus, what their everyday student life is like, and what activities they are involved in. The latest edition of the magazine can be found in print on campus and can be downloaded online as a PDF (available in German only).
