Students comprise a big part of the population and are well-integrated in Germany, living alongside working people as well as other (international) students. Germany 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 rents remain within reasonable limits for their (international) students.

Many (international) students realize that living in the heart of a city as Germany close to the shops, bars and clubs has its own advantages an so do the people you live with!

Before coming to study in Germany, 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 cost of accommodation and travel vary from region to region. The  estimated amount of money a student needs for  living in Berlin is anywhere between € 800,-and €1000,- per month and between € 600,-to € 800,- per month to live elsewhere in Germany.

Renting a room in a shared flat is the most popular form of accommodation for students who want to study, work or live in Germany.

In a shared apartment a student will be living with other students, sharing a kitchen, bathroom and livingroom normally in a 3-5 bedroom apartment. The students who are living together will be responsible for working out the daily routines like cooking and cleaning and there is in general 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.

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