Living in Stuttgart

    Student living

    Dormitories

    There are more than 15 dormitories, located in the city center, Vaihingen/University and Ludwigsburg. In addition, there are dormitories run by private or churchly organizations. Please contact the  Wohnheimverwaltung des Studentenwerks . (dormitory management of the Studentenwerk). Here, you will find more information and an overview on all dormitories in Stuttgart.

    A directory of all dormitories that offer short-term rent-outs you can find here as well.

    Vereinigung Stuttgarter Studentenwohnheime e.V.

    Rooms on the free housing market

    You can find offers in the following advertisement section:

    We also recommend checking the notice boards in the University’s foyer and in the University’s buildings.

    Social housing

    Information on how to apply for an apartment in social housing you can find with the Stuttgarter Sozialamt

    Required documents: official confirmation of residence, student identification, where applicable BAföG-certificate, parents’ declaration of financial support, declaration of your own financial situation. International students have to submit their passport and their residency permit.

    Mitwohnzentralen/Agency for short-term letting