Student accommodation

Accommodation

There are several types of accommodation in Freiberg:

• in a dormitory (residence) of the University provided by the Student Services Office (Studentenwerk)
• in a private room or apartment
• in a flat-sharing community (Wohngemeinschaft) together with other students

Dormitory

In order to get an accommodation in a student dormitory, please apply early. Fulltime students applying via ASSIST can apply for a room in a dormitory directly at the Student Services Office (Studentenwerk) after they have received the admission for study.
Due to the large numbers of students applying for a dormitory room, not every student can be offered a room. Therefore, the Student Services Office (Studentenwerk) offers sometimes provisional accommodation for the first days of your stay.
Located close to the campus, these dormitories are within easy walking distance to the faculties, library, lecture halls, and canteen as well as the city centre. The monthly cost is 150–250 € per person and generally includes services costs.
For more information please visit the web site of the Student Services Office (Studentenwerk):

www.studentenwerk.tu-freiberg.de > Wohnen

Private flats and sharing a flat

Accommodation can also be found in one of the numerous rooms and apartments offered by private landlords. In Freiberg, many students choose to live in their own apartment or to share an apartment or house, living together in a so-called WG (Wohngemeinschaft). When rent, utilities and other expenses are added up, the total cost is not much different from that of a dormitory room and in some cases even cheaper. Apartments are generally unfurnished, although built-in kitchens are usually provided.

Other sources of information:

• http://fsr6.tu-freiberg.de/service/wohnung
• www.city4students.de
• www.studentenwg.de
• www.clicklodge.com
  
• Städtische Wohnungsgesellschaft (SWG), Freiberg, Beuststraße 1
• RWR Immobilien, Obermarkt 1, www.rwr.de
  

Please note that most prices given by private landlords are quoted without such services as heating, water, and electricity. This rental pricing without services is called Kaltmiete. The additional expense for services is usually about 1.50–2.00 € per square metre. You may buy very reasonably priced furniture at the very beginning of the semester from other students (watch the bulletin boards!), from shops with used furniture (e.g. in the Burg- or Fischerstraße) or contact the Student Services Office (Studentenwerk or Studentenrat.)