In order to be able to process the application for accommodation, we need your admission to the university or (if you already have one) your certificate of enrollment, a copy of your ID or passport and a current photo. You are welcome to complete the application in advance and submit the required documents later. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to accept new applications for Cottbus. We currently have more applications than vacancies in Cottbus. We are working through the waiting lists and are also trying to redirect people to residential complexes in Senftenberg. Applications for the summer semester 2025 will be possible again from 01.12.2024.

Apply as early as possible, even if you don’t have admission, especially for special requests or when applying for a single apartment. As a rule, you will receive a room offer 3-4 weeks before you wish to move in. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to accept new applications for Cottbus. We currently have more applications than vacancies in Cottbus. We are working through the waiting lists and are also trying to redirect people to residential complexes in Senftenberg. Applications for the summer semester 2025 will be possible again from 01.12.2024.

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If your request for a certain residential complex or a certain room / apartment type cannot be fulfilled, we will offer you an alternative. If you wish, you can also be placed on a waiting list. However, we cannot guarantee that a suitable room / apartment will be available by the beginning of the semester.

We have 14 residential facilities with 3,764 places at the Cottbus, Eberswalde, Frankfurt (Oder) and Senftenberg sites. Occupancy takes place both individually in one-room apartments and together in shared apartments. 2 to 5 students share the kitchen and bathroom.

The rooms are fully furnished (bed, desk, chair, shelf, cupboard, lamps, etc.). You have to bring your own pillow, duvet and bed linen. The kitchens or kitchenettes are equipped with a hob, sink, refrigerator and cupboards. Kitchen utensils are not provided. All apartments have a bathroom with shower and toilet. Connections for radio, television, telephone and internet (LAN) available. Washing machines and dryers as well as bicycle rooms are available for communal use in the basement. Alternatively, a Starter Kid (SIS Pack) can be purchased from the Studentenwerk as initial equipment for 65 euros (see also next FAQ).

In particular, we offer our international students who arrive by plane and who are only entitled to a limited amount of luggage, a so-called SIS pack when they move in. This includes: 1 pillow, 1 comforter, 1x bed linen (including sheets), 1 pot, 1 pan, 1 cup, 1 plate, 1x cutlery (knife, fork, spoon, teaspoon), bin bag, toilet paper. The SIS pack can be booked in advance for 65 euros (as of 30.09.22). The number is limited. We therefore ask for timely notification.

It is a gross warm rent. All additional costs such as electricity, water and heating as well as the internet are already included. There are no additional demands.

Every tenant has to pay a deposit. The fee is 300 euros for students and 400 euros for guests.

After we have allocated you an apartment, you will receive an invitation to sign a contract from us for the date you want to move in. The deposit must be transferred in advance. If this is not paid by the due date, the reservation will be forfeited. By paying the deposit, you confirm acceptance on the date you want to move in. If you only withdraw from the reservation after the deposit has been paid, we will charge a fee of 30 euros. After signing the contract, you will receive the keys to your room/apartment.

Payment of the rent is made by direct debiting from your account. Please note that the debit can only be made from a German bank account. Every tenant is therefore obliged to submit a completed → SEPA direct debit mandate when signing the tenancy agreement, which enables the Studierendenwerk to debit the monthly rent. This is usually done on the 5th working day of the month. If this mandate is not presented, the tenant is obliged to pay the rent by the 5th working day at the latest to be transferred to the account of the Studentenwerk every month. The Studierendenwerk charges a monthly fee of 5 euros for this.

Registration is mandatory in Germany. When you sign the rental contract, you will receive a confirmation from us. You must use this to register with the responsible citizens’ office within 14 days.

In Germany every household has to pay the license fee. This also applies to residential units in student residences. BAföG recipients have the option of being exempted from the fee.

If an emergency occurs outside of the janitor’s working hours, you can contact the following companies, depending on the location of your hall of residence: Frankfurt (Oder): Eberswalde: Havarieplan | Cottbus: Havarieplan | Sachsendorf: Havarieplan | Senftenberg: Havarieplan Please check first whether the damage must be repaired immediately to avoid damage to property and personal injury or whether the Studentenwerk or the responsible janitor can be notified the next day.

If a fire breaks out, smoke alarms warn with a loud acoustic signal when the toxic smoke gas gets into the measuring chamber of the smoke alarm. This gives you a good chance of bringing yourself and other residents to safety. Technical information on the devices can be found in the → operation manual remove.

If you want to change rooms at the place of study, you must apply to move. You can fill this out online. → Move request