Student Accommodation in Cologne
Student Accommodation in Cologne
Whether you want to live in a single apartment, a shared flat or a student house in Cologne you can choose the type you prefer the most. Students comprise a big part of the population and are well-integrated in Germany, living alongside working people as well as other international students.
Cologne operates an accreditation scheme to encourage owners and landlords to raise and maintain the quality of their flats or houses for students. The universities in Germany work together to ensure that the rent of accommodation is within reasonable limits for their international students.
Many (international) students realize that living in the heart of a city close to the shops, bars and clubs has its own advantages.
Preparation | Costs of Living
Before coming to study in Cologne, consider the cost of accommodation, living expenses (including food and travel) and other costs (such as books and stationery). This will all vary depending on where you live, your lifestyle and your course of study. The estimated amount of money a student needs for living in Cologne is anywhere between € 600,-to € 800,- per month.
Cheap Accommodation in rooms in shared flats in Cologne
Renting a room in a shared flat is the most popular form of accommodation for students who want to study, work or live in Cologne.
In a shared apartment a student will be living with other students, sharing a kitchen, bathroom and living room normally in a 3-5 bedroom apartment. The students who are living together will be responsible for working out their daily routines like cooking and cleaning, under no supervision.
This type of accommodation is a good way to get to know other students from other countries and to make new friends but it also requires the students to be responsible and understanding of other people's needs and customs.