Student Housing in Kiel

This city usually has a fairly lively student atmosphere, although you have to bear in mind that the activities to do change a lot during the winter and summer. In the winter, young people tend to enjoy indoor plans and in the summer they can enjoy the outdoors more, including some nearby beaches that can be accessed in no time by public transport. One fact to consider is that many students use a bicycle to move easily around the city and to save on public transport expenses.

Are you looking for student accommodation in Kiel? Keep in mind that the closer we get to the beginning of the semester, the more students just like you are also on the hunt for accommodation. For this reason, we recommend that you start your search well in advance. In this way, you will have more options to choose from, making it easier to find your ideal accommodation.

Student apartments for rent in Kiel

Most of the apartments available for students in Kiel are studio apartments. These can accommodate one or two people, ideally couples. Thanks to this, you will not have to share spaces (bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, etc.) with other roommates. However, keep in mind that the price of these apartments is usually higher than living in a shared one. Likewise, each of the apartments has a different price according to the characteristics it presents, the facilities of the building in which it is located and the location in the city.

As a reference, the price of studio apartments usually goes from €420 onwards and can go up to €1200 per month. The average cost is usually around €600 per month.

Student room for rent in Kiel

Are you looking for a student room for rent in Kiel? We recommend that you use the Erasmus Play search engine and compare the different verified room options that you will find there.

One thing to keep in mind when looking for a student room in Kiel is that it is normal to look for apartments in which the people who live together are of the same sex as you, especially in the case of women. You can always ask the owner of the apartment what their conditions are regarding this matter before making the reservation.

Student accommodation in Kiel

You are probably wondering which are the best areas to live in Kiel as a student. Below, we list some of the neighbourhoods most chosen by international students who come to live their Erasmus experience in Kiel, both for its location near the city centre and the universities.

Apartments for rent in Südfriedhof

The Südfriedhof area belongs to the city centre, the area called Mitte and is located south of the old town. Here there are several green areas to enjoy, as well as different restaurants with affordable prices for students.

Apartments in Neumühlen-Dietrichsdorf

This area is ideal for students going to the Kiel University of Applied Sciences. From here you will be able to get to the city centre by ferry or bus in approximately 30 minutes. Neumühlen-Dietrichsdorf has several sites of interest to students, such as natural areas including beaches and forests.

Rooms for rent in Altstadt and Vorstadt

These two adjacent neighbourhoods make up the historic city centre and the surrounding area. They are home to most of the leisure places most frequented by students, which is why they tend to have a young, dynamic and lively atmosphere. From here you will have a good connection by public transport and by bicycle to the universities.

Erasmus accommodation near the universities of Kiel

The following are the two institutions that receive the most international students every year in Kiel:

University of Kiel (CAU)

This institution, also called the Christian Albrecht University of Kiel, has the main campus where most of the faculties are located. This campus is located in Ravensberg, north of the centre of Kiel, about 20 minutes away by public transport. The two departments that have off-campus buildings are the Faculty of Engineering, which is located in the Ostufer area, and the Institute of Pharmacy, which is in the area of Stinkviertel.

University of Applied Sciences - Fachhochschule Kiel

The buildings of this university are located in the Neumühlen-Dietrichsdorf area. The campus is located on the other side of the bay from the centre of Kiel and you will be able to reach it by ferry.

University residence in Kiel

Most of the university residences in this German city are coordinated by the body called “Studentenwerk SH”, the Union of Students of the city. You will have the possibility of requesting a place in several buildings that are distributed in different parts of the city, being able to choose the location that best suits your preferences. The cost of the residences varies depending on each one, generally being between €170 and €420 per month. You will be able to choose between rooms and complete floors.

Frequently Asked Questions about studying in Kiel