Student accommodation near Dortmund University of Applied Sciences

In this article you can find everything you need to know about the faculties and accommodation options at FH Dortmund, so that you can easily rent an apartment or room near the Dortmund University of Applied Sciences.

Student flats and spare rooms near the FH Dortmund

In order to choose accommodation that’s close to the university, you first have to know which campus you’re going to study in. Remember that accommodation prices depend on how close or far they are from the centre, on the neighbourhood and on the tourist sites that surround it.

Where’s the Dortmund University of Applied Sciences located?

It has eight faculties spread over three campuses in the city centre and near the Technical University.

Sonnenstrasse Campus

It’s located near the centre of Dortmund. It’s a ten minute walk from the commercial street of Westenhellweg and the city centre. On this campus you’ll find the following faculties:

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Information Technology

Emil-Figge-Strasse Campus

This campus is located in the immediate vicinity of the Technical University of Dortmund, southwest of the city centre. The largest canteen of the institution is just a ten-minute walk away. On this campus you’ll find the faculties of:

• Architecture
• Computing
• Applied Social Sciences
• Business

Max-Ophüls-Platz Campus

It’s next to the Westfalenhallen stadium, in the Kreuzviertel neighbourhood. From there you can reach the Sonnenstraße campus in ten minutes' walk.

On this campus you will find the Faculty of Design.

Best neighbourhoods to live in near FH Dortmund

These are some of the best districts to live near the different faculties:

Nordstadt District

This district is located in the northern part of the city. Students choose this neighbourhood to live because it’s an affordable place and it’s well connected to the university and the city centre. It’s a multicultural area where you can find numerous murals, cafés, and independent shops. It’s also full of parks where you can rest and enjoy the outdoors, such as the Fredenbaumpark.

Kaiserviertel District

This area has easy access to public transport and is in the city centre of Dortmund. There you can find many bars, restaurants, and shops that are frequented by students. The FH Dortmund is just down the road.

Student residences near the Dortmund University of Applied Sciences

The university provides public residences to enrolled students. These are located near the FH Dortmund facilities and, depending on the size and facilities, room prices range between €200 and €400.

In addition to the public residences, there are also several private or ecclesiastical residences. The rent ranges between €350-650. They are normally located in the centre of the city. These residences usually have facilities such as a cinema, 24-hour laundry, a recreational area, among others.

Erasmus at Dortmund University of Applied Sciences

• The German government makes the "Semesterticket" available to students. This is an affordable ticket that allows travel on all public transport routes within Nordrhein-Westfalen, including cities such as Düsseldorf, Köln, Münster, and Aachen. This pass lasts for 6 months, perfect for students who like to explore new places!
• FH Dortmund offers its students the Buddy program. This program connects new international students with local students. These then become “friends” of the Erasmus students who are new to the city and the university. You can get to know Dortmund with the help of a local citizen!

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