Whether it's a room in a hall of residence, a shared flat or an apartment all for yourself – if you're coming to Eichstätt or Ingolstadt to study, you should make sure to tick the box for accommodation in due time!
Shortly before the start of the semester in spring and fall, it is particularly difficult to find free and reasonably priced accommodation. We therefore recommend that you start looking for accommodation in Eichstätt or Ingolstadt at least three months before you start and at least four months for internationals who come to study with us.
Finding accommodation tends to be somewhat easier in the smaller town of Eichstätt than in Ingolstadt. In both cases, however, it makes sense to look for accommodation as early as possible. It may also be an option for you to live in Eichstätt and commute to Ingolstadt for your courses. The costs for accommodation in Ingolstadt are around 20 % higher than in Eichstätt.
Many private rooms are advertised by the students who are moving out. It is therefore always worth taking a look at the offers on the notice boards around campus (Eichstätt: e.g. in the entrance area of the Main Building, Ingolstadt: Faculty Building).
Please bear in mind that the costs for an apartment are not just rent. We have listed the most important cost factors for you:
When it comes to electricity, heating and internet connection, it it advisable to compare offers from different providers!
The first month's rent and the deposit are due upon conclusion of the tenancy agreement. For international students, it is advisable to transfer two months' rent in advance to allow more time for setting up a current account in Germany. Please make sure to set up a SEPA direct debit mandate as soon as possible to avoid falling into arrears with your rental payments.
Sample calculation:
Monthly rent (€ 450) + deposit (2-3 months' rent)
€ 900 + € 1.350 = € 2.250
An alternative to renting a room privately is a room in a hall of residence. Most of the rooms in halls of residence in Eichstätt are managed by the non-profit organization St. Gundekar-Werk. Office: Winkelmannstr. 1, Eichstätt, phone: +49 8421/98300-20 (Mon-Fri from 8:00 to 12:00), e-mail: info(at)gundekar-werk.de, website: www.gundekar-werk.de
► A detailed list of residential units and rental prices can be found here.
The Catholic student fraternities Alcimonia and Unitas Frankonia offer dormitory rooms for male students in Eichstätt.
Studentenverbindungshaus Alcimonia, Westenstr. 83, phone: +49 8421/9862305
E-mail: wohnen(at)kdstv-alcimonia.de,
website: www.kdstv-alcimonia.de
5 single rooms (only for male students)
The rent for a room is between € 200 – 250 per month depending on the size of the room (utilities included). Deposit: equivalent to two months’ basic rent.
Information and tips from the Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg
Housing Guide Immowelt – Your first own apartment: Checklist for first-time tenants
Guide compiled by the consumer advice center – Your first own apartment
IMPORTANT NOTE: Admission to a degree course does not involve entitlement to a place in a hall of residence!
International students should please always contact the International Office:
The International Office has quotas for rooms and can issue a landlord's confirmation for you that explains your status. It is important for landlords to know that you have not yet been able to set up a current account without residing in Germany, that you do not have a credit report, but that you can still prove your liquidity with your visa and your admission to University.
CAUTION:
It sometimes happens that fraudsters try to scam students out of their money with fake housing offers! These tips will help you recognize dubious housing offers: