Living in Mannheim
for international degree-seeking students
Credit: Alexander Münch
Mannheim is characterized by cosmopolitanism and cultural diversity. Approximately 300,000 inhabitants from over 167 nations call the university city their home. The 17 districts of Mannheim and the university are well connected by public transport. On this page, you will find information about the city and your search for a place to stay.
Housing options in Mannheim
Credit: Anna Logue
As an international degree-seeking student at the University of Mannheim, you have various opportunities to find suitable accommodation in Mannheim. It is best to try to find an apartment or a room early on, so that you can start your studies in Germany in a relaxed way. If you come to Mannheim to look for an apartment or have to bridge a few days before moving in, you can rent a room in the Youth Hostel Mannheim International.
A room in the residence hall
The Studierendenwerk Mannheim has about 3,000 fully furnished rooms available in 17 different student residence halls. Student housing is the perfect place to get to know fellow students from both Germany and all around the world! For an overview of all residence halls to which you can apply, please click here.
A private room
The Studierendenwerk also offers a private accommodation service. The private accommodation service is a way to find rooms, apartments, and flats offered on the private market free of charge.
A room in a private residence hall
Shared apartments
My own apartment
